Falkland Islands: United Kingdom Denounces Argentine "Threats" Against Companies Operating in the Archipelago
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The diplomatic network of the United Kingdom renewed its support for foreign companies that want to take oil from the continental base of the Malvinas.British parliamentarians consider that it would be "legally suffocating" to the Argentine decision.
Buenos Aires announced new sanctions and investigations against companies operating in the Falkland Islands, particularly in the hydrocarbon sector, a decision that revived tensions with London.
The British Undersecretary for the Overseas Territories, Uma Kumaran, rejected the Buenos Aires measures against the firms operating in the archipelago. The diplomatic crossing escalated after the presentation of the National Sovereignty Bill.
The Government of the United Kingdom ratified its position on the Malvinas Islands and supported companies and individuals engaged in commercial activities with the archipelago, in response to measures promoted by Argentina. “The position of the United Kingdom is clear: the Malvinas Islands are British and have the right to develop their natural resources [...]
London rejected the warnings to oil companies and argued that islanders can exploit their resources “as they see fit.”
On Thursday the United Kingdom again supported economic activity in the Malvinas Islands and described as “unacceptable” and “without legal justification” the accusations and sanctions promoted by Argentina against companies linked to activities in the archipelago. Malvinas: The United Kingdom supported the companies and rejected the measures of Argentina The declaration...
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