Bolivia supported the Argentine claim and London came out to cross it through its ambassador.
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This Friday, the Argentine Government thanked Bolivia for its support for the cause of sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands and ratified its historic position vis-a-vis the United Kingdom, in the midst of a new diplomatic crossing.
Through a message posted on social networks, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno highlighted the support of the neighboring country and reaffirmed Argentina's “legitimate and imprescriptible sovereign rights” over the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia Islands, South Sandwich Islands and surrounding maritime areas.
The official statement issued by the Office of the President
Bolivian support came during an official event in La Paz for Veterans and Memorial Day in the Falklands War.
There, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Paz Ide, argued that the cause does not only belong to Argentina, but must be understood as a regional cause.
In addition, the Bolivian official reiterated the call to resume negotiations between the parties with the objective of achieving a “just, peaceful and lasting” solution, and assured that his country will continue to accompany the Argentine demand in the international arena.
The UK's reaction was not long in coming. The British ambassador to Bolivia, Richard Porter, questioned the position of the Bolivian government and stated that the islands “are British” and that their sovereignty “is not in question”. In addition, he called the statement a “disappointing and unacceptable” intervention.
Faced with these statements, the Bolivian Foreign Ministry rejected the accusations and clarified that its position does not constitute interference in internal affairs, but rather a position aligned with international law and mechanisms for the peaceful resolution of disputes.
In this context, Argentina once again insisted that the Malvinas question constitutes a case of colonialism that must be resolved through bilateral dialogue, in line with UN General Assembly resolution 2065, which urges both parties to negotiate.
President Javier Milei and Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno were present at the inauguration of Rodrigo Paz, the president of Bolivia.
The conflict over island sovereignty dates back to the 19th century and reached its most critical point in 1982, during the war between the two countries. Since then, Argentina has maintained its claim in international forums, promoting a peaceful and negotiated solution
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Bolivia's support brings back to the table the regional dimension of Argentina's demand, in a scenario where the United Kingdom maintains an intransigent position and rejects any instance of dialogue.
