Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 23, 2026Country: Argentina
Politics
Argentina to UN: Falkland Islands are a ‘national cause’

Argentine's President Javier Milei told the UN General Assembly that the principle of self-determination does not apply to the Falkland Islands, a UK self-governing overseas territory called Las Malvinas by Argentina. He emphasized that the Falklands are a 'national cause' for Argentina. Argentina maintains a firm stance on sovereignty over the islands, with no compromise announced during his speech. The dispute over the islands remains a key national issue for Argentina.

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