Argentina aims to fully regain sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, according to Argentinian Foreign Minister Diana Mondino.
“Through concrete actions, not empty rhetoric, we will restore full sovereignty over our Malvinas (Falkland Islands),” Mondino stated, referencing the UK’s recent decision to transfer the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius.
The Falkland Islands have long been a point of contention between Britain and Argentina, who fought a war over the territory in 1982, with Britain emerging victorious. In 2013, a referendum saw the islanders vote to remain a British overseas territory.
The issue has resurfaced following the election of Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who has expressed interest in pursuing diplomatic channels to reclaim the islands.