2024-07-14 07:35:17
La Moneda shared a series of images showing the dismantling of the panels located on Chilean soil.
Alberto van Klaveren, Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that The Argentine solar panels that were installed in Chilean territoryin the Strait of Magellan, have already been removed.
“The solar panels installed by a private company at the surveillance post located at Hito 1, in the Magallanes Region, which exceeded our border, have already been removed. We appreciate Argentina’s willingness to resolve this situation,” the foreign minister said. social networks.
His words were shared by the Minister of Defense, Maya Fernandezwho added that “thanks to the timely and coordinated action of Chilean State agencies, Argentina has fulfilled its commitment and dismantled the solar panel structure that was located in Chilean territory.”
“We appreciate that Argentina has fulfilled its commitment. The protection of our sovereignty will always be our priority,” he added.
The position of both Secretaries of State is in line with what was expressed by President Gabriel Boric, who explained that “we received an apology from the Argentine Foreign Ministry, but I would like to make it very clear that borders are not something that can be ambiguous.” and that it is a basic principle of respect between countries and that, therefore, they must remove those solar panels as soon as possible or we will do it.”
President Boric reiterated that “with Argentina we have an excellent relationship between State and it is important to maintain that relationship and not make escalating statements or try to get creative about this, What we have to do here is respect the borders, That is what we are demanding regarding our territory, as I have said: either they remove it or we remove it, as soon as possible.”
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