Chile, other nations set aside territorial aspirations in Antarctica
Chile, other nations set aside territorial aspirations in Antarctica
Published May 23, 2016/
EFE
Chile and the other countries with potential sovereignty claims in Antarctica have set aside, for the moment, their territorial aspirations there to focus on scientific research and protecting the environment on the frozen continent.
"Antarctica is an integral part of our territory insofar as we are one of the countries claiming sovereignty," acknowledged Chilean Foreign Minister Heraldo Muñoz on Monday after the opening in Santiago of the 39th Consultative Meeting of the Antarctica Treaty.
"But (this) is perfectly compatible with the commitments assumed by the Treaty's signatory countries, now 55 years ago," he said in response to a question from EFE.
Currently, Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, Norway, New Zealand and the United Kingdom maintain territorial claims on parts of Antarctica. These seven nations have set up observation and scientific bases within the territories they claim.
More:
http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/politics/2016/05/23/chile-other-nations-set-aside-territorial-aspirations-in-antarctica/
(The article was originally published by Spain's E.F.E., and reprinted by Fox "News."
Environment & energy:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1127101822
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