Every June 10th, the Argentine State commemorates the creation, in 1829, of the Political and Military Command of the Malvinas Islands and adjacent to Cape Horn. On that day, the then governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Martín Rodríguez, appointed Luis Vernet as the highest authority in the islands, thus formalizing the effective presence and exercise of sovereignty over that territory.

Since then, Argentina has maintained its legitimate and inalienable claim over the Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas, currently illegitimately occupied by the United Kingdom since 1833. This claim is based on historical, geographical and legal reasons, recognized at the international level.

In 1965, Resolution 2065 of the United Nations General Assembly recognized the existence of a sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom, and urged both parties to enter into bilateral negotiations to find a peaceful solution. It should be noted that the United Kingdom did not object to this resolution, which implied a tacit recognition of the dispute and of Argentina's right to raise its claim.

Argentine sovereignty over the islands is not only asserted from international law, but also from its geographical location -as an indivisible part of our continental shelf-, from the historical continuity of its administration prior to the British occupation and from the memory of those who fought and gave their lives in defense of the Homeland in the 1982 conflict.

The Day of the Affirmation of Argentine Rights is also a tribute to our former combatants and fallen in the Malvinas War. Their dedication and commitment to the Nation summon us, every year, to renew the claim for the full exercise of sovereignty.

The Malvinas, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands are Argentine. By history, by law, by geography and by the blood of our heroes: we continue reaffirming our sovereignty and defending the permanent interests of the Argentine people.