FALKLAND ISLANDS AND DEPENDENCIES
NEGOTIATIONS (GENERAL)
11.
There can be no question of negotiations with
Argentina on sovereignty over the Falkland Islands as if
nothing had happened. Nor can we be expected to
negotiate about the Falklands with a country that will
not renounce the unlawful use of force, will not take
account of the wishes of the Islanders and insists that
negotiations should lead only to the transfer of
sovereignty. What is required is a fundamental change
in Argentina's attitude.
UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION
12.
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The Resolution, with its reference to non-use of
force and its call for resumed negotiations, is cynical
and hypocritical, coming as it does from a country which
broke off negotiations only seven months ago to launch
an armed invasion of the Falklands.
Absurdly, it
suggests that the situation in the Falkland Islands is a
threat to universal peace. It ignores the Islanders'
right to self-determination.
It is totally unacceptable.
ARE THE WISHES OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDERS PARAMOUNT?
13.
The Government remain fully committed to respecting
the wishes of the Falkland Islanders about their political
future.
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