Overview
- In a UN General Assembly speech, Argentina’s Javier Milei called the Falklands “illegally occupied” and described Buenos Aires’ claim as legitimate and irrenunciable.
- Milei urged the United Kingdom to restart bilateral negotiations over the South Atlantic territory.
- He said he hopes Falkland Islanders will one day “vote with their feet” to choose Argentina.
- Former First Sea Lord Admiral Lord Alan West criticized the remarks as extraordinary and said sovereignty is not up for debate.
- The UK and the Falkland Islands government cite the 2013 referendum, in which about 99.8% voted to remain a British Overseas Territory.