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Country
Malaysia
Malta
Weak statement although "deeply disturbed". Little prospect of "official reaction" to recapture of S. Georgia; but UK points conveyed to PM.
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.
*+Mauritius
Robust reply to Ramphal quoting Security Council instructions. Robust statement. Congratulated on recapturing S. Georgia. PM "sympathetic" after further military action. Did not attend NAM and do not know if reservation entered.
Nauru
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*New Zealand
+Nigeria
*Papua New Guinea
+Saint Lucia
*+Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines
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. Loan of frigate. Contratulatory private message to PM and positive public statement following Argentine surrender.
Helpful
Message to PM, acknowledged by her. statement. Instructions to be helpful in NAM; subsequently entered reservation on statement.
Robust statement by PM PNG. To make feelings known through international bodies. Responded to SG quoting statement. Told Argentine Government that unless complies with SCR 502 PNG will break off diplomatic relations. Assurance of continued support after recapture of S. Georgia.
Strong statement. Helpful statement in O^S.
Robust statement. Copy sent to SG.
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