The head of the Falkland Islands government has accusedDonald Trumpof using the territory as a political “pawn” to lash out at Britain. Dr Andrea Clausen, the chief executive of theFalkland IslandsGovernment, accused the US President of insulting the islanders by using the issue of sovereignty to “play games” with the territory’s future.
The comments come in response toa leaked memo written by the Pentagon,which suggested that the United States support for Britain’s claims to sovereignty could be used as a means to retaliate after the UK refused to participate in offensive strikes against Iran. US Secretary of StateMarco Rubiohas sought to play down the leak, claiming that the suggestion was “just an email.” Ms Clausen toldthe Telegraph: “There are a lot of big games being played by a lot of people, and we might be a very useful pawn for somebody.
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“As a nation, we are fundamentally resilient, vociferous, quite political, and fiercely independent, but very, very British… We’ve been British since 1833 – before Argentina existed, just so we’re clear.”
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Argentina has long claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and invaded in 1982 before being defeated in a short but bloody war with the UK.
Reports that the US was considering its position on the islands prompted Buenos Aires to call for talks with the UK over the South Atlantic territory.
Ms Clausen added: “It demonstrates a complete lack of respect and understanding for other people on this planet who are just quietly trying to get on, themselves, develop their own economy, look after their own people and make the Falklands a great place to be and to live.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
