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London rejects Argentina's arbitration
UK dismisses Argentina's Sea Lion arbitration claim, questions partner reliability.
In brief
UK dismisses Argentina's Sea Lion arbitration claim, questions partner reliability. London rejects Argentina's arbitration over Sea Lion oil project, calling its Falklands claims unreliable. Originally reported by MercoPress.
London rejects arbitration
The British government rejected Argentina's international arbitration over the Sea Lion oil project.
Questions partner reliability
London stated Argentina's Falklands campaign raises questions about its reliability as a partner.
UK government position
The UK claims Falkland Islanders have freely chosen their future and right to develop resources without interference.
Argentina's claim
Argentina argues unilateral exploitation contravenes UN resolutions and causes irreversible harm to its rights.
Milei orders arbitration
President Javier Milei ordered arbitration under UNCLOS Annex VII with two weeks to prevent exploitation.
Rockhopper response
Rockhopper Exploration called Argentina's claim illegitimate and will press ahead with Sea Lion project.
Historical context
The British Falkland Islands were never Argentine, as proven by proto-Argentina's 1825 ambassadorial records.
What it means
London rejects Argentina's arbitration over Sea Lion oil project, calling its Falklands claims unreliable.
