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How did the United Nations try to address the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute before 1982?

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Map showing the Falkland Islands War of 1982, with the left inset displaying southern South America, highlighting Argentina, the Falkland Islands, Argentine air force and naval bases, and the British 200-mile war zone. The main map details West and East Falkland, marking Argentine troop concentrations, areas of conflict, and the path of the British advance toward Stanley, along with key settlements and landing sites. — Falkland Islands War The Falkland Islands War zone (left) and route of British landing forces (right).

The United Nations first addressed the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands in 1964, when the issue was brought before the UN committee on decolonization.12

In 1965, the UN General Assembly approved a resolution that invited both Britain and Argentina to engage in discussions to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. These negotiations were intended to resolve the competing claims: Argentina based its position on historical succession from Spain, geographic proximity, and the necessity of ending a colonial situation, while Britain emphasized its continuous administration of the islands since 1833 and the right of the Falklanders to self-determination as recognized in the UN Charter.1

These protracted discussions remained ongoing until February 1982, shortly before the Argentine military government launched its invasion of the islands in April of that year.12