This Wednesday, January 3191 years after the violent occupation Falkland Islands To Great Britain, Argentina declared his “legal rights” of sovereignty on the islands, in addition to calling for the building of “mature relationships” that create a “climate of trust” conducive to resume bilateral negotiationsThis is despite the fact that London has always made it clear that it does not want to give up control over the archipelago.

Timed to coincide with the anniversary of his arrival in 1833He Ministry of Foreign Affairs Argentina insisted that the South American country is “heir” of territories The Spanish colonial powers and Britain suffered act “contrary to international law” and was never consented to by the Argentine government, which immediately protested.” In addition, he named the act committed “An Act of Power in Peacetime”.

UN General Assembly described the problem of the Malvinas Islands as special colonial situation and in particular it relates to the sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom which must be resolved. decided by the governments of both countries through bilateral negotiations, taking into account the interests of the islanders. Likewise, it calls on both sides to refrain from developing unilateral actions in the disputed area.

Question of the Malvinas Islands: Argentina reaffirms its legitimate rights of sovereignty.

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“The National Constitution provides that the restoration of the effective exercise of our sovereignty over the said territories, in accordance with international law and with respect for the way of life of their inhabitants, constitutes constant and inalienable goal of the Argentine people“,” says the statement, which contains a hint extending to South Georgia, Southern Sandwich and adjacent maritime spaces, all territories under British control.

The Argentine government has once again expressed its position on resuming negotiations as it states that it is “convinced that the only way to recovery the exercise of their rights is carried out through diplomatic means.”