UK commitment to Falkland Islands as strong as ever as Minister travels to pay respects on Remembrance Day
- 12 November 2024, 14:02
As the Falkland Islands commemorated Remembrance Day, Foreign Office Minister David Rutley travelled to the islands to pay his respects and reaffirm the UK’s unwavering commitment to the people of the Falkland Islands.
Minister Rutley said:
"I am honoured to be here in the Falkland Islands on Remembrance Day to pay my respects to those who have given their lives in defence of these islands and our way of life. The UK's commitment to the Falkland Islands is as strong as ever, and we will continue to work closely with the Falkland Islands Government and the people of the islands to ensure their security and prosperity." The Minister laid a wreath at the Falkland Islands Memorial in Stanley and met with veterans, members of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), and representatives of the Falkland Islands Government. He also visited the BFSAI’s Mount Pleasant Complex and the Falkland Islands Museum.
The Falkland Islands are a self-governing British Overseas Territory with a population of around 3,500 people. The islands have been under British control since 1833. In 1982, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, but the UK successfully defended the islands in a short war.
The UK has a long-standing commitment to the security and defence of the Falkland Islands. The BFSAI are responsible for the defence of the islands and maintain a garrison of around 1,200 personnel. The UK also has a close relationship with the Falkland Islands Government and provides financial and technical assistance.
The Minister’s visit to the Falkland Islands on Remembrance Day is a clear demonstration of the UK’s unwavering commitment to the islands. The UK will continue to work closely with the Falkland Islands Government and the people of the islands to ensure their security and prosperity.
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