The UK Foreign Minister, David Cameron, made a rare visit to the Falkland Islands, giving respect for the memory of the British military who died in the 1982 conflict and confirming the UK's commitment to protect the sovereignty of the islands.
The UK Ministry of Foreign Affairs held meetings with representatives of local authorities and honored the memory of the fallen military, laying flowers at the Faulkland War Memorial.
"In the Falkland Islands, I expressed my respect for anyone who gave our lives during the 1982 conflict. We will never forget the service of our military. We will always protect the rights of the residents of the Falkland Islands and their work that ensures the prosperity of modern society," Cameron wrote.
Before the minister's visit, it was stated that the issue of Sovereignty of the Falkland Islands was not discussed, as the locals expressed their desire to remain part of the UK.
After his visit to the Falkland Islands, Cameron intends to visit Brazil, where he will participate in a meeting of the Group Group leaders in Rio de Janeiro on February 21-22, and then go to Paraguay and the United States.
The Falkland (Malvin) islands located in the Southwestern Atlantic, have been the subject of territorial dispute between Argentina and Great Britain for over 200 years. In 1982, an armed conflict took place between these countries, after which Argentina was defeated, losing 649 servicemen in two and a half months. The loss of the British side was 255 people.
In March 2013, the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands spoke in a referendum for the territory to remain under the rule of the United Kingdom. Argentina has not recognized the results of plebiscite and continues to claim the islands.
