For the celebration of Hari Raya III Summit between the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)which ended yesterday and brought together the main leaders of the region, Argentina achieve diplomatic milestones: for the first time the European Union acknowledged Falkland Islands as a sovereign disputed territory according to the CELAC position.

The government came out to celebrate a diplomatic conquest after long negotiations. They even claim it there is pressure from London on its European neighbors to maintain its historic position block in dealing with this dispute.

During the meeting, President Alberto Fernandz highlighted bi-regional dialogue in the room for “handle common challenges you face” and repeated requests to renegotiate further agreements “fair and equitable for the region”.

Mention of the territory under discussion with the United Kingdom is prominent in two of the 41 points of the document, among which the organization seeks to promote cooperation between territories and strengthen economic ties and sovereignty in the region.

For the first time the European Union acknowledged Falkland Islands as a sovereign disputed territory according to the CELAC position.

“Regarding the issue of sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands, the European Union has noted the historical position of CELAC, based on the importance of dialogue and respect for international law in the peaceful settlement of disputes”cited in point 13.

And point 14 continues: “We further reaffirm our fundamental adherence to all the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, in particular the sovereign equality of all States and respect for their territorial integrity and political independence, and resolution of conflicts. disputes in a peaceful manner and in accordance with the principles of justice and international law.”

The Argentine negotiating team for this achievement was led by the Undersecretary of State for Latin America and the Caribbean, Gustavo Martinez Pandiani. Man of massismo, Pandiani participated in the candidate table from unity for the motherland It was created a year ago to move forward in negotiations with multilateral credit organizations.

Among other accomplishments, and throughout his thirty-year career, the official also succeeded in deepening economic ties with the United States and Canada between 2013 and 2017.

This morning, one of the first leaders to celebrate the post was the secretary of defence, Jorge Taiana which in its publication on its official Twitter account emphasizes the position adopted by Brussels and emphasizes that in the 21st century “there is no room for colonialism”.

Chancellor santiago cafiero stated that “from this statement the Argentine government has hope deepen dialogue with the European Union in relation to the Malvinas Islands Issue.”

Another leader who has spoken out in this regard, and who played a key role in the recognition, is the Secretary to the Chancellery of Malvinas, Antarctica and the South Atlantic, Guillermo Carmona.

Speaking to AM 530, the official assured that it was Great Britain “pressure” what am i forjoint declaration that the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) and the European Union (EU) the one they pass in Brussels will not include a motion on the Malvinas Question, which recognizes that there are sovereignty disputes over the South Atlantic islands.

Carmona also highlights the international context as an advantage, in reference to distance from great Britain and his departure from the European community, known as “Brexits”.

“It is imperative to take advantage of the conditions to restore full exercise of sovereignty over the territories occupied by the UK. The next step for the EU is to urge the UK to sit at the negotiating table”

On the other hand, the official also emphasized that “important agendas are being opened, such as holding a dialogue with the EU on the issue of illegal fishing in the South Atlantic.”

“We want to continue to deepen our actions so that the EU fully recognizes Argentina’s position, as we proposed. From the national government, we prioritize national interests in the South Atlantic region, something that has never happened with the Mauricio Macri government,” he concluded.