Milei at the UN: "The Malvinas are a national cause for us"
Argentine President Javier Milei called on the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday to act over what he described as unilateral British actions in the Falklands, and accused the organisation of having "decided to look the other way" on the dispute. "The Malvinas are a national cause for us," he said, repeating the phrase twice at the start of his address.
Argentine President Javier Milei urged the United Nations General Assembly to address the dispute over the Falkland Islands, also known as the Malvinas, during his speech on Wednesday. He described British actions as unilateral and accused the UN of ignoring the situation. Milei, who addressed the body for the third time, emphasized that the Malvinas are a national cause for Argentina.
He reiterated that the principle of self-determination does not apply in this case, as the territory is disputed and occupied by Britain. Milei detailed the measures Argentina has taken, including issuing warning notices, legal action, sanctions, and a National Sovereignty Defence Bill. However, none of these actions have resulted in penalties.
He called on London to resume negotiations for a peaceful resolution and to discuss the exploitation of natural resources. Argentina has already responded to the UK's stance before Milei's speech, with Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and UN Ambassador Francisco Tropepi delivering a joint response. Milei also criticized UN pandemic lockdown policies as "genocide," a controversial claim.
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