Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality
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Apr 25 Evening
Key Claims
Argentina has called for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands.
— Article
Downing Street insisted the sovereignty of the Falklands was “not in question”.
— Downing Street
A leaked internal Pentagon email set out options to punish Nato allies.
— Article
The US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory.
— Article
Apr 25 Morning
UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo
No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'
Key Claims
The UK will not yield sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
— Downing Street spokesperson
The US reiterated its neutrality over the Falkland Islands.
— US state department spokesperson
The US recognizes “de facto United Kingdom administration” of the archipelago.
— US state department spokesperson
Argentine foreign minister Pablo Quirno reiterated his country’s willingness to resume bilateral negotiations.
— Pablo Quirno
Falklands sovereignty rests with the UK.
— No 10