The US has joined Latin American countries in demanding fresh talks between Britain and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands at a regional summit.
The Foreign Office on Wednesday dismissed the latest blow delivered by officials appointed by President Barack Obama as a symbolic manoeuvre of little practical consequence.
A resolution unanimously passed by voice vote by the Organisation of American States (OAS) on Wednesday proclaimed the "need" for UK and Argentinian talks over who owns the Falklands.
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More News On Britain Being Pressured To Discuss The Falklands
OAS calls for talks on Falkland sovereignty -- Reuters
OAS calls for Falklands talks -- Edmonton Journal/Canwest
OAS backs Argentine claim for 'peaceful solution' of Malvinas conflict with UK -- Buenos Aires Herald
UK reaffirms Falklands’ self determination and British sovereignty -- Merco Press
2 comments:
What a shame that the United States is about to lose its "closest friend and ally". Next move is UK withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Then followed by closure of all American bases/facilities on British territory.
Say goodbye to Ascension Island, Diego Garcia, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Fylingdales. Last will leave a big hole in the Yank early warning system, but do we care.
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