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Grenada
Unhelpful statement supporting Argentine's territorial claim but disapproving of use of force.
*+Guyana
India
Strong statement by Guyana Government. Voted for SCR 502. Robust reply to Ramphal's letter. Robust reply PM letter. Assurance of support from PM in UN/NAM before and after recapture of South Georgia. Entered reservation on NAM statement after some attempt at Havana to amend it.
Lukewarm;
appealing to "all parties" to seek a "peaceful resolution". PM privately does not approve either of Argentine or UK action over South Georgia. BHC thinks in public India "will probably try to maintain some sort of balance, but that Indian sympathies "essentially with us". This could change if international opinion turned against UK.
*+Jamaica
*Kenya
*Kiribati
*+Lesotho
*+Malawi
Robust statement. As deputy PM recently told Mr Onslow, maintained firm stance in OAS. Some attempt at Havana to change language of NAM statement; subsequent reservation.
Robust statements (one in UNGA). Entered reservation on NAM statement.
Robust statement in message to Argentine Government condemning invasion (made public).
Response to SG expressing "deep concern". Helpful in NAM. PM "saw no difficulty about support" over S. Georgia but would need to consult. Statement in National Assembly in support of S. Georgia. Entered reservation on NAM statement. Lesotho's support for Britain reiterated by Lesotho High Commissioner on 25 May.
President's robust reply to PM: moral backing for use of force if necessary. Robust statement. President assured that he "fully supported British action in South Atlantic following recapture of S. Georgia and further hostilities. President's "deep sorrow" at losses of HMS "Sheffield" and Harriers. Personal message of congratulations from President following Argentine surrender.
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