Argentina says British support for oil companies in the Falklands shows it doesn't want to negotiate

On Friday, September 18 in Buenos Aires, Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno stated that the United Kingdom's backing of oil companies operating in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) demonstrates a refusal to engage in sovereignty negotiations regarding the archipelago.

The statement highlights ongoing tensions between Argentina and the UK over the disputed South Atlantic territory. Buenos Aires interprets the British government's support for commercial energy operations in the islands as a direct obstacle to diplomatic dialogue and territorial claims.