Falklands : Falkland Islands Government writes to British ministers
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 14.05.2010 (Article Archived on 28.05.2010)
The Falkland Islands Government has sent letters of congratulation to British Prime Minister David Cameron, Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Liam Fox on their appointments.
Falkland Islands Government writes to British ministers
The Falkland Islands Government has sent letters of congratulation to British Prime Minister David Cameron, Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Liam Fox on their appointments.
The letters were signed by the Hon. Emma Edwards MLA on behalf of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands as she travels through London on her way to New Caledonia to attend a seminar on de-colonisation organised by the United Nations ‘Special Committee of 24’.
The new Cabinet ministers are told that, “The people of the Falkland Islands greatly appreciate the support that we have received from the Conservative Party over the years. As we continue with our economic development, we appreciate the robust stance on our sovereignty and our right to self-determination.”
The Falkland Islands Government are delighted that Mr Hague and Mr Fox have already visited the Falklands, and look forward to working with them and their colleagues to the benefit of the British Government and the Falklands.
Miss Edwards has also sent a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Legislative Assembly to Gordon Brown, to thank him for the robust stance that he and his Government took on the rights of Falkland Islanders to self determination, his refusal to entertain any discussion of sovereignty, and the strong messages that he gave in relation to oil exploration around the Falklands. Members sent Mr Brown and his family their very best wishes for the future.
Office of the Legislative Assembly
Gilbert House 13 May 2010
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