Thursday, June 14, 2012

UK’s Cameron vows to continue to support Malvinas’ islanders

In an official statement to mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the Malvinas War, United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron vowed to continue to support Malvinas islanders on their claim for the sovereignty of the archipelago.

“Our resolve to support the Falkland (Malvinas) Islanders has not wavered in the last thirty years and it will not in the years ahead,” Cameron wrote. “And just as we have stood up for the Falkland Islanders (Malvinas) in the past, so we will in the future.”

Cameron stressed the islanders will to succeed economically despite of what he called “aggressive threats from over the water,” in a clear reference to the Argentine claim over the islands.

“For the last 180 years, ten generations have called the Falkland Islands home and have strived hard to secure a prosperous future for their children. And despite the aggressive threats from over the water, they are succeeding,” he pointed out.

“The Falklands economy is growing, the fishing industry is thriving and tourism is flourishing,” he added.

The Premier went on to rejoice the islanders’ decision to hold a referendum next year to decide whether the islanders wish or not to remain part of the British protectorate. “Next year’s referendum will establish the definitive choice of the Falkland (Malvinas) Islanders once and for all.”

The Prime Minister also paid respect to the fallen British soldiers. “Today’s thirtieth anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands is an opportunity to remember all those who lost their lives in the conflict.”

“It’s a time to pay tribute to the 255 UK servicemen who paid the ultimate price so that the people of the Falkland (Malvinas) Islands could live in peace and in freedom,” Cameron concluded.