Argentina slams UK over military boost in Malvinas Islands

‘Argentina says Britain’s move to boost its military presence in the Malvinas Islands, known as the Falklands to the British, is a “provocation” and pre-election stunt.

“This business from Great Britain is a provocation, not just to Argentina but also to the United Nations,” Argentinean Foreign Minister Hector Timerman said on Wednesday, referring to Britain’s so-called defense initiative over the Malvinas Islands.

On Tuesday, British Defense Secretary Michael Fallon announced a £180-million (USD 268 million) package over 10 years to counter Argentina’s “continuous intimidation” in the disputed South Atlantic islands.’

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