Argentina
Presti reaffirmed that the Malvinas claim will continue through diplomatic channels and announced works in Ushuaia
The Defense minister sought to defuse any hypothesis of escalation with the United Kingdom after a British guide for companies operating in the islands. He also highlighted the relationship with the United States and anticipated the start of work on a naval base in January.
The Defense minister, Carlos Presti, said that Argentina’s position on the Malvinas Islands is being maintained through diplomatic and peaceful channels, following the release of a United Kingdom guide to support companies operating in the archipelago.
According to Todo Noticias and BAE Negocios, the official said that work on this issue is being led by President Javier Milei together with the Foreign Ministry and Defense, and stressed that Argentina’s representation in international matters corresponds to the Foreign Ministry. In that context, he said the sovereignty claim is “completely legitimate, diplomatic and peaceful.”
Presti also asked that no one imagine a military outcome for the dispute and said that the relationship with the United States “positions us appropriately for the territorial integrity” of the country, according to both outlets.
Todo Noticias and BAE Negocios also reported that the minister mentioned the purchase of military equipment, including rifles, a new batch of F-16s, 407 helicopters, P-3 Orion, Black Hawk and Strykers. He explained that this material is intended for protection, security and territorial integrity, with no connection to other international disputes.
At the same time, Presti announced that construction of the Integrated Naval Base in Ushuaia will begin in January. Also according to Todo Noticias and BAE Negocios, he said the project will seek to strengthen Argentina’s presence in the South Atlantic, provide modern capabilities for the Navy and facilitate access to Argentine Antarctica. He also indicated that work will begin in Ushuaia and in Petrel.
In this context, BAE Negocios recalled that the Government expressed its “strongest rejection” of the British guide on commercial and hydrocarbon activities in the islands. The Foreign Ministry, the outlet added, warned that no foreign initiative can be imposed over Argentine law or international law.
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