London rejects Argentina's arbitration and questions its "reliability" as a partner

The British government has rejected Argentina's decision to initiate international arbitration over the Sea Lion oil project, questioning Argentina's reliability as a partner for the United Kingdom. This is the first time London has extended the dispute to the bilateral relationship as a whole, with the statement describing Argentina's campaign over the Falklands as raising questions about Argentina's reliability as a partner.

The UK government maintains that the archipelago's residents have democratically chosen their future and have the right to develop their natural resources without intimidation or interference, emphasizing that hydrocarbon activity is regulated under local law in full accordance with international law, including UNCLOS.

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