Kiribati
* + Lesotho
*
+
*
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
+ Mauritius
CONFIDENTIAL
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Robust statement in message to Argentine Government condemning invasion (made public).
Response to SG expressing ''deep concern''. Felpful 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.
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' 11 following recapture of S. Georgia and further hostilities. President's ''deep sorrow'
T at losses of HMS ''Sheffield'' and Harriers.
Weak statement although ''deeply disturbed'' Little prospect of ''official reaction'' to recapture of S. Georgia; but UK points conveyed to PM.
No statement yet. Avoided participation in Council of Europe vote; but in conversation with BHC Foreign Minister said Malta 'committed in support '' Disposition after recapture of S. Georgia unchanged.
Robust reply to Ramphal quoting Security Council instructions. Robust statement. Congratulated on recapturing S. Georgia. further military action.
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PM sympathetic' after
Nauru
* New Zealand
*+
Nigeria
Robust statements/messages of support. Broken diplomatic relations. Support at UN. Cancelled Argentine flight schedule. Ban on trade, supply of arms/military material, export credits.
'Support of [NZ] Government'' for action taken to recapture S. Georgia.
Message to PM. Helpful statement. Instructions to be helpful in NAM.
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