Venezuela to back Argentina against UK - Gayo Lues
The issue of the Malvinas Islands is an issue that concerns us, especially with the strong language that has emerged from the British government, accusing Argentina of being colonialist.”
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez
Addressing leaders of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA) on Saturday, Chavez pledged that Venezuelan troops would fight alongside Argentina in the event of a war with Britain.
“The issue of the Malvinas Islands is an issue that concerns us, especially with the strong language that has emerged from the British government, accusing Argentina of being colonialist,” Chavez said.
The tension between Argentina and Britain was fueled recently when British Prince William, a Royal Air Force helicopter pilot, was assigned on a military tour to the islands along with a warship.
Argentina has criticized the move, saying it is not seeking another war over the Malvinas, but the resolution of the sovereignty dispute through negotiations.
The Malvinas Islands, located about 300 miles off Argentina’s coast, have been occupied by Britain for over 180 years.
Britain and Argentina fought a 74-day war in 1982 over the islands which ended with the British side claiming victory over the Argentineans.
However, Buenos Aires claims sovereignty over the territory as it controlled the islands prior to its colonization by the British.
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source: Presstv.ir – American News
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