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Papua New Guinea
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Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines
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Seychelles
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Sierra Leone
Robust statement by PM PNG. To make feelings known through international bodies. esponded
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 OAS.
Robust statement. Copy sent to SG.
Response to PM letter deploring aggression: made public. Unwilling to give indication of "likely Government reaction' after recapture of
S. Georgia.
Statement views developments ''with great concern''. Ambassador UN instructed to "condemn Argentine Action in strong terms ".
SLG providing first-class facilities for refuelling etc. Support after recapture of S. Georgia. Helpful in NAM.
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Singapore
Solomon Islands
Fairly robust statement although no specific mention of support for UK. Robust reply from PM to PM's message.
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Robust statement. Government has also sent message to SG of UN and to SG of Commonwealth.
Assurance'' of support to Prime Minister. Robust reply to PM letter. ''Wholly sympathetic'' over action to recapture S. Georgia.
Sri Lanka
Message to Prime MInister "condemns use of force" but no specific support for UK. Helpful in NAM.
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