The United Kingdom (UK) government on Thursday (March 2) insisted that the Falkland Islands remain British as Argentina walked away from a cooperation pact and demanded fresh talks over their sovereignty. During the G20 summit in India's capital, New Delhi, Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero informed his British counterpart James Cleverly that his government was abandoning the pact.

Taking to Twitter, Cafiero renewed Argentina's longstanding demands instead for negotiations about the islands at the UN in New York. "Argentina notified the decision to put an end to the “Foradori-Duncan Pact” of 2016," the foreign minister tweeted.&nbsp;

In response to the tweets, James Cleverly said that the Falkland Islands are British, adding, "Islanders have the right to decide their own future - they have chosen to remain a self-governing UK Overseas Territory."

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Islanders have the right to decide their own future - they have chosen to remain a self-governing UK Overseas Territory. <a href="https://t.co/UTpiyJ74LN">https://t.co/UTpiyJ74LN</a>
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Argentina's decision comes as David Rutley, Britain's Minister for the Americas, was visiting Buenos Aires. Rudley tweeted on Thursday that the decision was disappointing. "A disappointing decision after my constructive visit to Buenos Aires. Argentina has chosen to step away from an agreement that has brought comfort to the families of those who died in the 1982 conflict. Argentina, the UK and the Falklands all benefited from this agreement," Rudley tweeted.&nbsp;

The Falkland Islands were the subject of a short brutal war after Argentina invaded them in 1982. Britain drove out the invading force after dispatching a naval armada. The conflict claimed the lives of 649 Argentinian soldiers, 255 British servicemen, and three women who lived on the island.&nbsp;

In 2016, the two countries agreed to disagree about sovereignty but to cooperate on issues such as energy, shipping and fishing, and on identifying the remains of unknown Argentine soldiers killed in battle, the news agency AFP reported. And last year, they marked the 40th anniversary of the conflict.

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The United Kingdom (UK) government on Thursday (March 2) insisted that the Falkland Islands remain British as Argentina walked away from a cooperation pact and demanded fresh talks over their sovereignty.

The United Kingdom (UK) government on Thursday (March 2) insisted that the Falkland Islands remain British as Argentina walked away from a cooperation pact and demanded fresh talks over their sovereignty. During the G20 summit in India's capital, New Delhi, Argentina's Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero informed his British counterpart James Cleverly that his government was abandoning the pact. Taking to Twitter, Cafiero renewed Argentina's longstanding demands instead for negotiations about the islands at the UN in New York. "Argentina notified the decision to put an end to the “Foradori-Duncan Pact” of 2016," the foreign minister tweeted. In response to the tweets, James Cleverly said that the Falkland Islands are British, adding, "Islanders have the right to decide their own future - they have chosen to remain a self-governing UK Overseas Territory." The Falkland Islands are British. Islanders have the right to decide their own future - they have chosen to remain a self-governing UK Overseas Territory. https://t.co/UTpiyJ74LN — James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) March 2, 2023 × Argentina's decision comes as David Rutley, Britain's Minister for the Americas, was visiting Buenos Aires. Rudley tweeted on Thursday that the decision was disappointing. "A disappointing decision after my constructive visit to Buenos Aires. Argentina has chosen to step away from an agreement that has brought comfort to the families of those who died in the 1982 conflict. Argentina, the UK and the Falklands all benefited from this agreement," Rudley tweeted. The Falkland Islands were the subject of a short brutal war after Argentina invaded them in 1982. Britain drove out the invading force after dispatching a naval armada. The conflict claimed the lives of 649 Argentinian soldiers, 255 British servicemen, and three women who lived on the island. In 2016, the two countries agreed to disagree about sovereignty but to cooperate on issues such as energy, shipping and fishing, and on identifying the remains of unknown Argentine soldiers killed in battle, the news agency AFP reported. And last year, they marked the 40th anniversary of the conflict. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

UK insists Falkland Islands remain British as Argentina walks away from pact

The United Kingdom has lambasted China for supporting Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands.

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a tweet that the United Kingdom completely rejected "any questions over sovereignty of the Falklands.''

''The Falklands are part of the British family and we will defend their right to self-determination. China must respect the Falklands' sovereignty,'' she wrote.

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Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said China and Argentina inked an agreement on "jointly promoting the construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road", marking Argentina's entry into the initiative.

China's BRI is a trillion-dollar push to improve trade links across the globe by building landmark infrastructure, and the inclusion of Argentina is a major win for Beijing in Latin America.&nbsp;

Chinese companies invested more than $20 billion in non-financial direct investment on projects in BRI countries in 2021, according to China's commerce ministry.

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The deal came as Argentine President Alberto Fernandez made a three-day visit to China during which both sides also said they would continue to support each other on issues concerning sovereign interests.

The statement backed each other's territorial claims, the Falkland Islands for Argentina and China's dispute over Taiwan.

Relations with China have already been strained on multiple fronts, including Britain's joining a US-led diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China's human rights record.

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Argentina and Britain have long disputed ownership of the Falklands, with Argentina claiming sovereignty over the British-run islands it calls the Malvinas. The dispute led to a brief war in 1982.

The Falklands sit about 480 km (298 miles) northeast of the southern tip of South America. Fishing accounts for around half of its $300 million GDP, which along with oil and gas exploration, helped propel economic growth by 11 per cent&nbsp;a year on average between 2009-2018.

The economy ground to a halt last year when COVID-19 hit sectors such as tourism. The departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union has also presented a challenge because it has led to tariffs on the territory’s fish exports.

In contrast with several other small overseas territories, the Falkland Islands does not receive any direct budgetary assistance from the UK.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Kingdom has lambasted China for supporting Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a tweet that the United Kingdom completely rejected "any questions over sovereignty of the Falklands.

The United Kingdom has lambasted China for supporting Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands. British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a tweet that the United Kingdom completely rejected "any questions over sovereignty of the Falklands.'' ''The Falklands are part of the British family and we will defend their right to self-determination. China must respect the Falklands' sovereignty,'' she wrote. We completely reject any questions over sovereignty of the Falklands. The Falklands are part of the British family and we will defend their right to self determination. China must respect the Falklands' sovereignty 🇬🇧🇫🇰 — Liz Truss (@trussliz) February 6, 2022 × Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said China and Argentina inked an agreement on "jointly promoting the construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road", marking Argentina's entry into the initiative. China's BRI is a trillion-dollar push to improve trade links across the globe by building landmark infrastructure, and the inclusion of Argentina is a major win for Beijing in Latin America. Chinese companies invested more than $20 billion in non-financial direct investment on projects in BRI countries in 2021, according to China's commerce ministry. Also read | Winter Olympics: China warns Australia, UK, US for diplomatic boycott, says 'will pay price for wrong acts' The deal came as Argentine President Alberto Fernandez made a three-day visit to China during which both sides also said they would continue to support each other on issues concerning sovereign interests. The statement backed each other's territorial claims, the Falkland Islands for Argentina and China's dispute over Taiwan. Relations with China have already been strained on multiple fronts, including Britain's joining a US-led diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China's human rights record. Also read | UK warship ignores Beijing warnings and enters the South China Sea Argentina and Britain have long disputed ownership of the Falklands, with Argentina claiming sovereignty over the British-run islands it calls the Malvinas. The dispute led to a brief war in 1982. The Falklands sit about 480 km (298 miles) northeast of the southern tip of South America. Fishing accounts for around half of its $300 million GDP, which along with oil and gas exploration, helped propel economic growth by 11 per cent a year on average between 2009-2018. The economy ground to a halt last year when COVID-19 hit sectors such as tourism. The departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union has also presented a challenge because it has led to tariffs on the territory’s fish exports. In contrast with several other small overseas territories, the Falkland Islands does not receive any direct budgetary assistance from the UK. (With inputs from agencies)

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