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Robust statement in message to Argentine Government condemning invasion (made public).
Lesotho
Response to SG expressing "deep concern". Helpful in NAM. PM "saw no difficulty about support" over S. Georgia but would need to consult.
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Malawi
President's robust reply to PM: moral backing for use of force if necessary. Robust statement. President assured that "fully supported British action in south Atlantic" following recapture of S. Georgia.
Malaysia
Weak statement although "deeply disturbed". Little prospect of "official reaction" to recapture of S. Georgia; but UK points conveyed
Statement amplifying original one not
ruled out.
Malta
No statement yet. Avoided participation in Council of Europe vote; but in conversation with BHC Foreign Minister said Malta "committed in support". Dispositions after recapture of S.Georgia unchanged.
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Mauritius
Robust reply to Ramphal quoting Security Council instructions. Robust statement.
on recapturing S. Georgia.
Congratulated
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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" in action taken to recapture S. Georgia.
Message to PM. Helpful statement. to be helpful in NAM.
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