UK says Malvinas will remain British ‘so far as the islanders wish’
Britain reaffirmed its "unwavering" stance after Milei renewed Argentina’s sovereignty claim and vowed tougher sanctions on oil exploration La entrada UK says Malvinas will remain British ‘so far as the islanders wish’ se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
The UK reaffirmed its claim over the Malvinas Islands on Friday, stating its stance is "unchanged" following Argentine President Javier Milei's renewed assertion of sovereignty over the territory and his call for more stringent actions against oil firms in the region. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband emphasized that the islands are "British and will remain so due to the clear preference of the Islanders," asserting that the islanders' right to self-determination is "paramount," firmly grounded in international law, and that the UK is committed to upholding this right.
Downing Street confirmed that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is fully aligned with the desire of the islanders to maintain their British status. A spokesperson for the British government revealed that the armed forces are constantly on alert to safeguard the UK and its interests, affirming that the islands would stay British "as long as the islanders wish."
Defense Secretary Wes Streeting dismissed Milei's comments, indicating they reflect domestic Argentine politics rather than the reality of the Malvinas. Milien stated in a televised broadcast on Thursday that the Malvinas are Argentine "historically and legally," and he announced plans to intensify sanctions against oil companies and establish a naval base in Tierra del Fuego to safeguard Argentine interests. The initial report of the UK's stance on the Malvinas Islands was published by Buenos Aires Herald.
Written by urgent.news from Buenos Aires Herald's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
