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Falkland Islands MP Calls for Investigation into UK Arms Sales to Argentina

Background

The Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory, has been a source of tension between the United Kingdom and Argentina since the 1982 Falklands War. Argentina claims sovereignty over the islands, which it calls the Islas Malvinas.

The UK has maintained a military presence in the Falklands since the war and has been criticized by Argentina for its arms sales to countries that have territorial disputes with Argentina, including Chile and Brazil.

Call for Investigation

Luke Pollard, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom, has called for an investigation into the UK's arms sales to Argentina. Pollard said that he was concerned that the UK's arms sales to Argentina could be used against the Falkland Islands.

"I am concerned that the UK's arms sales to Argentina could be used to threaten the Falkland Islands," Pollard said. "I am calling for an investigation into these sales to ensure that the UK is not arming a potential aggressor."

Argentina's Response

Argentina has denied that it has any plans to use its military against the Falkland Islands. Argentina's Foreign Minister, Jorge Faurie, said that Argentina is committed to a peaceful resolution of the dispute over the islands.

"Argentina is committed to a peaceful resolution of the dispute over the Falkland Islands," Faurie said. "We have no plans to use our military against the islands."

Falkland Islands Government

The Falkland Islands Government has welcomed Pollard's call for an investigation. The Falkland Islands Government said that it is concerned about the UK's arms sales to Argentina.

"We welcome the UK Government's commitment to investigating its arms sales to Argentina," the Falkland Islands Government said. "We are concerned about the potential use of these arms against the Falkland Islands."

Conclusion

The UK's arms sales to Argentina are a source of tension between the UK and the Falkland Islands. The Falkland Islands Government has called for an investigation into these sales to ensure that the UK is not arming a potential aggressor.