Falkland Islands: Argentina deplored UK pressure to thwart EU recognition

within the framework of a celebration Third Summit between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)That ended yesterday and brought together the leaders of the region, Argentina Notable diplomatic achievement: For the first time, the European Union recognized b Falkland Islands As a sovereign disputed territory According to the position of CELAC.

The government came out to celebrate diplomatic conquests after long efforts. They even claimed it There was pressure from London on its European neighbors to preserve its historical position The block in the face of this dispute.

During the meeting, President Alberto Fernandez highlighted the bilateral regional dialogue in space to “Tackling the common challenges you face” He repeated the request to renegotiate the agreements more.”fair and just for the region.”

The reference to the territory under discussion with the United Kingdom stands out in two of the 41 points in the document, among them the organizations’ commitment to strengthening cooperation between the regions and strengthening economic and sovereign relations in the region.

For the first time, the European Union recognized b Falkland Islands As a sovereign disputed territory According to the position of CELAC.

With regard to the issue of sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands, the European Union took note of the historical position of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, based on the importance of dialogue and respect for international law in the peaceful settlement of disputes.quoted in point 13.

Point 14 continues: “We further reaffirm our fundamental commitment to all the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, in particular the sovereign equality of all states and respect for their territorial integrity and political independence, as well as the settlement of disputes by peaceful means and in accordance with the principles of justice and international law.”

The Argentine negotiating team for this achievement was led by the Undersecretary of State for Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, Gustavo Martinez Bandiani. A man of massismo, Pandiani takes part in the pre-candidate’s schedule Union of the homeland It was created a year ago to advance negotiations with multilateral credit organizations.

Among other advantages, and over the course of his thirty-year career, the official also managed to deepen economic relations with the United States and Canada between 2013 and 2017.

This morning was one of the first leaders to celebrate the post of Minister of Defense, Jorge Taiana Who confirmed in a post on his official account on Twitter the position adopted by Brussels and stressed that in the twenty-first century “there is no room for colonialism.”

Advisor Santiago Cavero He stated that “from this statement I expected the Argentine government Deepening dialogue with the European Union regarding the issue of the Malvinas Islands.

Among the other leaders who spoke in this regard, and who played a key role in the recognition, was the Minister of Malvinas, Antarctica and the South Atlantic in the Chancellery, Guillermo Carmona.

Speaking to AM 530, the official confirmed that Great Britain “pressure” for what i amJoint Declaration that the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) passed in Brussels will not include a motion on the question of the Malvinas, which recognizes that there is a dispute over sovereignty in those islands in the South Atlantic.

Carmona also highlighted the international context as an advantage in his favour, noting the distance from United kingdom And his departure from the European community known as “Brexit”.

“It is necessary to take advantage of the conditions to restore the full exercise of sovereignty over the territories occupied by the United Kingdom. The next step for the European Union is to induce Great Britain to sit down at the negotiating table.”

On the other hand, the official stressed “opening an important agenda such as holding a dialogue with the European Union on the issue of illegal fishing in the South Atlantic.”

“We want to continue to deepen our work until the European Union fully recognizes the Argentine position, as we propose. From the national government, we prioritize national interests in the South Atlantic region, something that did not happen with the Mauricio Macri administration,” the end.