Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman has defended Argentina’s right to claim the Malvinas Islands during the summit of the Community of Latin American States (CELAC) and the European body which is taking place in the Belgian city of Brussels. UK Prime Minister David Cameron responded by describing his comments as threatening.
“The Argentine government expects countries from the European Union to support the United States resolution that urges Argentina and the UK to dialogue over the Malvinas Islands,” Timerman said during the conference.
“182 years ago, the United Kingdom expelled Argentine population and authorities from the islands, breaking the territorial integrity of my country,” he added.
Cameron, who had already spoken during the meeting, asked to be allowed to answer back. “As regards the Argentine Minister’s statements, I would like to reply,” he said.
“The Falklands (Malvinas) have the right to self determination. I reject the threatening words of the Argentine Foreign Minister,” he said.
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