UK Government issues response as Argentina's Milei reveals plan for Falklands

UK Government issues response as Argentina's Milei reveals plan for Falklands Argentina President Javier Milei has announced measures to be imposed on the Falklands Islands - but Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says Britain’s commitment remains 'absolute and unshakeable' The UK Government has issued a response after Argentina President Javier Milei announced new punitive measures to be imposed on the Falklands Islands. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said Britain’s commitment to the Falkland Islands is “absolute and unshakeable” after Milei said his country needs to “recover these islands”. Mr Streeting posted on X: “Milei’s statement overnight tells us more about domestic politics in Argentina than it does about the Falkland Islands. “The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British. Our commitment to the Falklands is absolute and unshakeable.” The post came after Milei reiterated his country’s claim on the Falkland Islands and said he would introduce sanctions on any oil companies working in the area “under the British occupation”. “The Falklands are Argentinean. Historically and legally. There can be no argument. They are part of the Argentine territory,” he said in an address to the nation. “The islanders on their usurped territory do not have a legitimate right to self-determination and any argument on any such self-determination is invalid.” Mr Milei said the Sea Lion oilfield, owned by an Israeli and a British firm where production is expected to begin in 2028, was a “clear and present danger”. He added: “If we do not act swiftly in a few months, they will have the material capacity to access the oil that lies underneath our sea. Something that has never happened before.” This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .