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Country

laysia

Malta

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+Mauritius

Weak statement although "deeply disturbed". Little prospect of "official reaction" to recapture of S. Georgia; but UK points conveyed to PM. "No encouragement to think that Malaysia will be any more helpful in UNGA" (20 September).

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. Expected to "remain unhelpful" at UNGA.

Robust reply to Ramphal quoting Security Council instructions. Robust statement. Congratulated on recapturing S. Georgia. PM "sympa

sympathetic" after further military action. Did not attend NAM and do not know if reservation entered. support UK over non-resumption of early negotiations.

Will

Nauru

*New Zealand

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*+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. Loan of frigate. Congratulatory private message to PM and positive public statement following Argentine surrender. New Zealand prepared to vote against UN Resolution on 22 September.

Message to PM, acknowledged by her. Helpful statement. Instructions to be helpful in NAM; Support for "genuine negotiations", self- determination, appreciation of UK mood. Official "foresaw instructions" sent accordingly to UN.

*Papua New Guinea

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+Saint Lucia

*+Saint Vincent and

the Grenadines

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. New Government confirmed would follow similar

(sympathetic) line to predecessor. Agreed to be helpful in UNGA and "to give support to Argentine resolutions".

Strong statement.

Robust statement.

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Helpful statement in OAS.

Copy sent to SG

/*Seychelles