This was announced by the Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs. release In it, he expressed displeasure over a visit to the islands by David Rutley, the British Under-Secretary of State for the Americas, Caribbean and Overseas Territories.

According to the neighboring country, the visit “will take place within the framework of military exercises” illegal occupation The British territories of the Malvinas, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands and their surrounding waters are an integral part of Argentina’s national territory and are the subject of a United Nations-recognized sovereignty dispute.

In a statement, the Argentine government reiterated “the restoration of the full exercise of sovereignty” over the Malvinas, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and their surrounding maritime space. “Constitutes national policy specified in the Constitution.”

In response, Argentina “renewed its call on the United Kingdom to resume sovereignty negotiations in accordance with resolution 2065(XX) and other resolutions of the General Assembly and the Select Committee on Decolonization.”

Meanwhile, Guillermo Carmona, head of the Malvinas Islands, Antarctica and South Atlantic Department, also expressed anger at Ratley’s visit.

“The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied a visit to Mr. Malvinas by David Ratley, Undersecretary for the Americas, the Caribbean and Overseas Territories,” he said.

“He’s the one who will represent Britain at Millais’ inauguration. It’s not a joke, it’s a provocation.” he added.

of @cancilleriaARG refused to visit #Malvinas David Rutley, Under Secretary for the Americas, Caribbean and Overseas Territories, Department of Foreign Affairs;

He will be representing Britain at Millais’ presidential inauguration.It’s not a joke, it’s a provocationhttps://t.co/vfemJWqWuy pic.twitter.com/ixJEGlAYxu

— Guillermo Carmona (@grcarmonac) December 1, 2023

It is worth noting that it was Ratley himself who congratulated the leader of La Libertad Avanza after the second leg victory in Argentina on November 19th.

“Congratulations to Mr. Millay on his election as the next President of Argentina,” the Foreign Minister of Country X wrote. “UK looks forward to building a constructive relationship with you and your team over the coming months.” he added.

Of course, after the victory of the economists, the British emphasized that the sovereignty of the Malvinas family was: “That has been resolved and will remain the same.”