Overview
- In an interview with The Telegraph, Javier Milei called Argentina’s Falklands sovereignty claim non‑negotiable and said any path forward would be diplomatic and contingent on the islanders’ consent.
- Milei said Argentina has begun efforts to lift the British embargo on military exports dating to 1982, though the UK Foreign Office responded that no specific discussions are taking place.
- He plans to travel to the United Kingdom in 2026, which would be the first visit to London by an Argentine president since 1998.
- Argentina is seeking to accelerate trade arrangements with the UK, either bilaterally or through Mercosur, as officials on both sides describe contacts as preliminary.
- The statements come after passage of Argentina’s 2026 budget, with Milei touting fiscal consolidation and lower inflation as he pivots foreign policy toward closer ties with Western partners.