The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, Diana Mondino, met with the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Cameron, on the margins of the G20 Ministerial Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on 21 February 2024.
It was a constructive meeting, following the conversation held between President Milei and Foreign Secretary Cameron in Davos last January, during which they agreed to promote a new era of relations between Argentina and the UK. Within that context, Foreign Minister Mondino and Foreign Secretary Cameron agreed on the importance of enhancing cooperation on areas of mutual interest, such as economic and trade ties and youth mobility, among other academic and cultural exchanges, as well as multilateral affairs over which common priorities are shared.
Foreign Minister Mondino reiterated to her British counterpart Argentina's support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. In that regard, both sides agreed to stand united in continuing to condemn the Russian government’s actions, which are a serious violation of international law and the UN Charter.
With respect to the Question of the Malvinas Islands, Foreign Minister Mondino and Foreign Secretary Cameron acknowledged a disagreement. Foreign Minister Mondino conveyed her displeasure at his statements and his visit to the Malvinas Islands and reaffirmed the Argentine Republic's sovereignty rights in the Question of the Malvinas Islands, while reiterating Argentina's willingness to solve the dispute in accordance with the international community mandate. Nevertheless, they highlighted the importance of advancing cooperation on mutually beneficial areas.
