Argentina Seeks to Avoid Diplomatic Escalation with Chile over Magellan Strait Controversy
- The Argentine government is trying to prevent a diplomatic escalation with Chile following controversial statements by the head of the Argentine Air Force regarding sovereignty over the Magellan Strait.
- The Argentine Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of bilateral relations and existing treaties affirming Chilean jurisdiction over the strait's waters.
- Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna responded by asserting that the Magellan Strait is unquestionably Chilean.
- The Argentine Foreign Ministry reiterated that Argentina's position on the Magellan Strait is defined by the 1881 Boundary Treaty and the 1984 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
- Chile's Foreign Ministry delivered a note of protest to Buenos Aires expressing dissatisfaction with the Argentine military's comments.
The Argentine government is making efforts to avoid a diplomatic escalation with Chile after controversial remarks made by the head of the Argentine Air Force about the sovereignty of the Magellan Strait.
The Argentine Foreign Ministry issued a statement highlighting the importance of bilateral relations and the existence of treaties that affirm Chilean jurisdiction over the waters of the strait, located at the southern tip of South America.
Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna responded to the remarks by calling for responsibility from foreign authorities and reaffirming that the Magellan Strait is unquestionably Chilean.
In the midst of the controversy, the Argentine Foreign Ministry emphasized that Argentina's position on the Magellan Strait is defined by the 1881 Boundary Treaty and the 1984 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
Despite the diplomatic efforts, Chile's Foreign Ministry delivered a note of protest to Buenos Aires to express dissatisfaction with the comments made by the Argentine military leader.
阿根廷试图避免因麦哲伦海峡争议与智利的外交升级
阿根廷政府正在努力避免因阿根廷空军司令关于麦哲伦海峡主权的争议性言论而与智利发生外交升级。
阿根廷外交部发布声明，强调双边关系的重要性以及确认智利对海峡水域管辖权的现有条约。
智利外交部长弗朗西斯科·佩雷斯·马肯纳对此表示，呼吁外国当局负责任，并重申麦哲伦海峡无可争议地属于智利。
在争议中，阿根廷外交部强调，阿根廷对麦哲伦海峡的立场由1881年边界条约和1984年和平友好条约确定。
尽管进行了外交努力，智利外交部仍向布宜诺斯艾利斯递交了一份抗议函，以表达对阿根廷军方领导人言论的不满。