David Cairns stated that the people living on the Falkland Islands will decide their own future. ^[1] President Javier Milei announced on 2026-06-25 that he will submit a bill to Congress to stiffen sanctions against companies that conduct or support activities in the waters near the Malvinas Islands without previous Argentine authorization. ^[2] President Javier Milei stated that the Falkland Islands claim is a national cause that demands unity among all Argentines, placing it above political or fiscal disagreements. ^[3] David Cairns, the British Ambassador to Argentina, gave an interview on Thursday regarding the Falkland Islands dispute. ^[4] President Javier Milei stated that the population settled in the Malvinas Islands has no legitimate right to self-determination and that any argument based on a referendum is invalid. ^[5] President Javier Milei stated that the United Kingdom occupied the Malvinas Islands in 1833, expelled Argentine authorities, and established a colonial situation that continues to this day. ^[6] President Javier Milei vowed to deploy all state tools, including diplomatic, economic, judicial, and legal measures, to deter state and non-state actors who violate Argentina's sovereignty over the Malvinas. ^[7] President Javier Milei announced plans to sign a decree to build an integrated naval base in the Province of Tierra del Fuego to increase telecommunications capabilities. ^[8] President Javier Milei announced that any further progress on the Falkland Islands will be considered a violation of Argentina's national security. ^[9] President Javier Milei declared that Argentina will not remain passive and has other projects in the Falkland Islands that represent a threat to strategic interests. ^[10] Cairns noted that the conflict in the 1980s was difficult for both Argentina and the islanders. ^[11] Speculation exists that the interview message may be linked to recent statements by Donald Trump suggesting the US might review its historical stance on the archipelago. ^[12]