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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

South Atlantic Cooperation

14 October 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Stephen Doughty Lab Co-op Cardiff South and Penarth

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Foreign Secretary and Minister Mondino announced a cooperation agenda between the UK and Argentina in the South Atlantic.
  • This agenda includes safeguards for UK sovereignty in the South Atlantic region.
  • Consultation with the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly will be part of the cooperation process.

Issue summary

This statement discusses a package of cooperation between the UK and Argentina in the South Atlantic.

Action requested

The Foreign Secretary and Minister Mondino announced a cooperation agenda that includes safeguards for sovereignty, consultation with the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, and celebration of the bicentenary of diplomatic relations in 2025.

Key facts

  • The meeting took place on 24 September between the Foreign Secretary and Diana Mondino.
  • The Joint Statement of 19 October 1989’s formula on sovereignty safeguards applies to this cooperation agenda.
  • The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly welcomed the package of cooperation.
  • The UK and Argentina will celebrate the bicentenary of diplomatic relations in 2025.
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