India, Dec. 29 -- By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi [India], December 29 (ANI): Argentina has reiterated its long-standing claim over the Malvinas and praised India's historic role in supporting decolonisation, while also expressing understanding for India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).

Speaking on the Malvinas sovereignty dispute, Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, on Monday, said that the islands were inherited by Argentina from Spain after its independence in 1816, but were "illegally occupied" by the United Kingdom in 1833.

He noted that Argentina has consistently raised the issue at international forums and highlighted India's early support at the United Nations.

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