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Malaysia
Weak statement although 'deeply disturbed'' Little prospect of ''official reaction'' to recapture of S. Georgia; but UK points conveyed to PM. Voted for Latin American resolution on 4 November.
The Maldives
Malta
Abstained on Latin American resolution on 4 November. President wrote to PM explaining position.
Government remained aloof throughout and made no statement. Avoided participation in Council of Europe vote; but in conversation with BHC Foreign Minister said Malta ''committed in support''. During televised debate at beginning of May, however, he said that too
much attention was being given to the issue. Voted in favour of Latin American UN resolution.
+Mauritius
Robust reply to Ramphal quoting Security Council instructions. Robust statement. Congratulated on recapturing S. Georgia.
1 1 PM sympathetic'' after further military action. Did not attend NAM and do not know if reservation entered. New Government (since 11 June) said would support UK over non-resumption of early negotiations. Consequently abstained on Latin American resolution on 4 November.
Nauru
*New Zealand
Broken
Ban on
Robust statements/messages of support. diplomatic relations. Support at UN. Cancelled Argentine flight schedule. trade, supply of arms/military material, export credits. ''Support of (NZ) Government'' for action taken to recapture S. Georgia. of frigate. Congratulatory private message to PM and positive public statement following Argentine surrender. Voted against Latin American resolution on 4 November.
Loan
*+Nigeria
1
Helpful
Message to PM, acknowledged by her. statement. Instructions to be helpful in NAM: Support for 'genuine negotiations'' self- determination, appreciation of UK mood. Intervention helpful to UK in NAM but voted for Latin American resolution on 4 November.
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/Papua New Guinea