Argentina to stop Falklands exploiting offshore oilfields, country’s foreign minister says
Summary
Argentina’s foreign minister said the country will try to stop the Falkland Islands from developing its offshore oil resources. This is part of Argentina’s plan to peacefully regain control over the islands, which are currently a British territory but claimed by Argentina.Key Facts
- Argentina’s foreign minister, Pablo Quirno, criticized the UK for not negotiating over the Falkland Islands and for allowing an offshore oil project.
- Argentina views the oil project in the North Falkland Basin as illegal and wants it stopped.
- Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, supports using peaceful methods to regain sovereignty over the islands.
- The Falkland Islands have been a disputed territory between Argentina and the UK since a 1982 war.
- The United Nations calls for both countries to negotiate a peaceful solution but does not recognize either country’s claim officially.
- The UK says the Falkland Islanders want to remain a British territory, based on a 2013 vote where nearly all residents chose to stay British.
- Argentina rejects the idea that the islanders’ choice overrides Argentina’s claim to the islands.
- Argentina warned other countries not to help the Falklands with natural resource development and said such help could affect future cooperation with Argentina.
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