Chile has declared its support for Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands, according to a joint statement issued following a meeting between the two countries’ leaders.
The statement, released after talks between Argentine President Javier Milei and Chilean President José Antonio Kast in Buenos Aires, confirmed what both sides described as a high level of alignment across bilateral and regional issues.
Chile expressed backing for Argentina’s “legitimate sovereign rights” over the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and called for renewed negotiations between Argentina and the United Kingdom aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution in line with UN resolutions.
Argentina welcomed the position, noting Chile’s support on the issue. Beyond the sovereignty dispute, the two governments outlined plans to deepen economic cooperation, including expanding trade, improving investment conditions, and strengthening integration in energy and mining. Both sides also highlighted efforts to support private sector growth and increase collaboration on technology, training and innovation.
Security cooperation was also discussed, with an emphasis on tackling transnational organised crime through closer information sharing and joint capacity building.
The statement also pointed to continued cooperation in Antarctica under the Antarctic Treaty System, describing it as a strategic area of shared interest.
Both countries agreed to improve physical and digital connectivity, including modernising border crossings and streamlining procedures to reduce transit times for goods and travellers while maintaining security standards. To support these efforts, Argentina and Chile plan to convene a series of bilateral mechanisms, including meetings between foreign and defence ministers, as well as joint commissions covering security, trade, Antarctic affairs and counter-narcotics.
Both of them can fuck right off.
Chile gave uk discreet support during Falklands war.
The Dictator Pinochet, who was a friend of Thatcher was in charge then. With Argentina cosying up to the US and Britain edging away from same I suggest The Falklands could be the next territory the human rights lawyers in charge of the UK will negotiate away.
Wow, I remember when these guys were firmly against Argentina’s claim to the islands.
Well we better get rid of Starmer quickly before he gives them away
And, I claim the Crown Jewels because I once went to see them. Doesn’t mean they are mine or I am going to get them. In fact I would have more chance on getting them(the crown jewels) then Argentina and Chile does if getting the Falklands.
Jog on boys, jog on!
Ok. So, Chille buys old british equipment and attacks the Falklands sovereignty? Pretty sure that’s what Argentina did. I wonder what Javier Milei has on Jose. Or just thought that Starmer was having a fire sale Diago Garcia and the issue with Cyprus.
Who wants to bet that, in some sort of vindictive turn of events, Trump will support Argentina (he’s already pals with Javier and has given him jets)
It’s been on the cards the whole new US defence strategy is basically aligned to removing any other none US influence from the Americas.. it’s also the best access to the Antarctic.. so
I’m sure Starmer will give this is full attention and let Argentine air force use the Falklands airfield .And sell off one of our frigates to Chile ,what’s left . 🙄
3 type 23s.
But this was arrange years ago.
Its as if they have seen a fire sale on all british overseas territories, Royal Navy stretched, clamoring for reparations, and a government that seems to say uk is bad.
Added, we have a weak Prime Minister.
I smell trouble.
We need a strong bombastic pm. Sadly, I can’t point to a single mp worthy of the role.
Why does our political system limit us to student politicians and weak leaders? Is Starmer, Johnson, Sunak seriously the best we have to offer. Would a Churchill become leader today?
Someone who doesn’t take fools gladly, rather than bombastic. Bombastic just mean showman, and that’s not people want. Also, a showman is good at misdirection.
Someone with ice in their eyes.. essentially someone who Putin Trump and Xi would look at and go… nope not playing with them.
Essentially the geopolitical and geostrategic version of that guy who’s friendly and affable.. but you know would beat you to death with a bat if they to… we need to channel Ukraine.
he’s not weak, i think on the contrary, he’s finally standing up for the UK
This is exactly it. I was over the moon when it became clear Starmer was going to be the next PM. A grownup in charge following a bunch of clowns, talk about getting that one wrong.
Take away Starmer and what do we have? Absolutely nothing and absolutely nobody. What a shocking state of affairs.
Starmer is simply an endophobic traitor.
Did they, that is nice.
I am expecting the Toddler on Pensilvania avenue to do the same shortly.
Trump will back this move. That will put Farage and the Reform morons in a difficult spot.