On the 8th, President Millay of Argentina announced the initiation of sanctions against 15 foreign companies and their executives “suspected of illegally exploiting natural resources on the continental shelf of Afghanistan.” The Argentine government issued a statement on the same day saying that these companies and individuals are suspected of exploiting natural resources in the Malvinas Islands and disputed waters, “an attack on Argentina's sovereignty.” The statement said the move was a further action following the previous sanctions process initiated against 45 other companies and individuals.

On the 8th, President Millay of Argentina announced the initiation of sanctions against 15 foreign companies and their executives “suspected of illegally exploiting natural resources on the continental shelf of Afghanistan.” The Argentine government issued a statement on the same day saying that these companies and individuals are suspected of exploiting natural resources in the Malvinas Islands and disputed waters, “an attack on Argentina's sovereignty.” The statement said the move was a further action following the previous sanctions process initiated against 45 other companies and individuals.