Argentinian president Javier Milei used a combative UN General Assembly speech to attack the organisation and warn that Argentina would take 'matters into our own hands' in its long-running sovereignty dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.
Key facts
- Javier Milei warned Argentina would take 'matters into our own hands' over the Falklands.
- He accused the UN of being filled with 'parasites' during his general assembly speech.
- Milei criticised the UN as ineffective on the Falklands sovereignty dispute.
- The islands are a British overseas territory known in Argentina as the Malvinas.
- The speech was delivered at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Argentinian president Javier Milei delivered a combative speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, warning that Argentina would take ‘matters into our own hands’ in its dispute with Britain over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, according to the Guardian.
In what the Guardian described as a caustic address, Milei condemned the UN as ineffective when it came to the long-running tensions over the south Atlantic territory, which is known in Argentina as the Malvinas.
The president went further in his criticism of the organisation, accusing the UN of being filled with ‘parasites,’ the Guardian reported.
The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory. The Guardian characterised the overall tone of Milei’s address as bellicose.
Why it matters
The Falkland Islands are a long-standing point of dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom, and remarks made at the UN General Assembly on the issue draw international attention.
Frequently asked questions
What did Milei say about the Falkland Islands?
According to the Guardian, Milei warned that Argentina would take 'matters into our own hands' in its sovereignty dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands, which Argentina calls the Malvinas.
What did Milei say about the United Nations?
The Guardian reported that Milei criticised the UN as ineffective on the Falklands issue and accused the organisation of being filled with 'parasites.'
What is the status of the Falkland Islands?
The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory in the south Atlantic. They are known in Argentina as the Malvinas and are the subject of a long-running sovereignty dispute.