British foreign secretary reiterates support for the Falklands in meeting with Cheryl Roberts
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband hosted Cheryl Roberts, a member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, in London on Thursday, and reiterated to her that the United Kingdom “stands shoulder to shoulder” with the archipelago's residents and “remains steadfast” in supporting their right “to determine their own future and develop their own resources”.
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met with Cheryl Roberts, a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands, in London on Thursday. During the meeting, Miliband reaffirmed the United Kingdom's unwavering support for the Falkland Islanders and their right to self-determination and resource development. Miliband emphasized that the UK remains "shoulder to shoulder" with the Falkland Islands, as stated in a message shared on X after the meeting.
The Legislative Assembly confirmed that Miliband expressed London's "unwavering" support for the archipelago. No specific details about the topics discussed during the meeting were provided. Roberts, who oversees Trade, Industry and Mineral Resources, recently extended offshore hydrocarbon licences for five years. This meeting occurred amidst Argentina's announcement of arbitration against the UK regarding the Sea Lion oil project on September 28, providing London with two weeks to halt any exploitation activities.
Argentina asserts sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and contends that the local government's licensing is invalid. In the 2013 referendum, with a 92% voter turnout, 99.8% of Falkland Island residents opted to maintain their status as a British overseas territory.
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