Gibraltar says UK/Spain bilateralism is “dead and will never ever be revived”
Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has declared that UK-Spain bilateralism is “dead and will never ever be revived under any circumstances” regarding the Rock’s future.
Picardo was responding to recent remarks by the Spanish Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Federico Trillo, to the effect that the UK and Spain have recovered “bilateralism” over Gibraltar.
“This is totally contrary to the reality communicated to all Spanish officials by the UK Government,” said Mr Picardo.
A Convent Place spokesman continued: “The position of the UK restated repeatedly by the Foreign Secretary and the Minister for Europe and even by the Prime Minister himself, is that ‘there’s no change in the (British) Government’s position. It’s for the people of Gibraltar themselves to determine their future and we wouldn’t engage in any discussion about Gibraltar that the Gibraltarians didn’t want us to engage in and I think that’s important to understand.’
“In fact, Gibraltar is united against any bilateral engagement between the UK and Spain over Gibraltar. UK/Spain Bilateralism is dead and will never ever be revived under any circumstances. Spanish ministers and their diplomatic corps need to understand that.
“On numerous occasions since taking office, Chief Minister Picardo has stated categorically that Gibraltar continues to support the trilateral process and cannot subscribe to any other form of dialogue with the Spanish state.
“Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar believes the Tripartite Forum provides an adequate framework to resolve matters of mutual interest to the citizens on both sides of the border. This is our policy and is totally in line with the policy of the British Government as also stated on numerous occasions and communicated to the Spanish Foreign Minister by William Hague.
“There is therefore no change in the policies of either the UK or Gibraltar on the matter and the Spanish Government, media and, presumably, Spanish diplomats must be fully aware of this”.
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“UK/Spain Bilateralism is dead and will never ever be revived under any circumstances. Spanish ministers and their diplomatic corps need to understand that.”
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“There is therefore no change in the policies of either the UK or Gibraltar on the matter and the Spanish Government, media and, presumably, Spanish diplomats must be fully aware of this”.
For Spain read Rgenweener, for Gibraltar read Falkland Islands, for Guzz this means NO FOOK OFF, we are happy as we are and have the right to decide, UNDERSTAND!!!!!
We all know I never trust politicians,
They serve themselves, and you can bet ya arse some politicians are pissed of, tough shxt,
Anyway, the sooner we get out of Europe, we thinks the British military will be back ,
Its presents will be felt in Gibraltar, the royal navy will return,
And the same for the Falklands,
We think it is and was Europe’s intention to turn a blind eye to Spain, and hoping with a united Europe with Britain as part, our power would have been removed, and giblatarian would go to Spain, and the south Atlantic would also have bigger problems,
So fxck it, we get out and get our freedom and military back.
And Cameron can swim all the way back to his beloved European overlords, to whom he is desperately trying not to offend.
Just an irritating thought.
.
Don't blame Britain for your flaws...
and that is not the british way.
over to CFK then
At a guess, l would say that your assumptions are correct.
He doesn't like us very much. Who cares? l can live with that.
you are totaly confused
11 has all the liberty to express his views and you have no authority to
shut up anybody!!
I for one agree with 11 something should be done with Gibraltar/Melilla/Ceuta. and 14 don´t you dare shut be up pal!!!
#10 You really can't understand that Cristina and Pepe are comrades can you? Just because you hate all our neighbours in Europe, and even my own Scottish people who are just as British as you...
Did you learn an Aussie word, mate?
Of course you know what a drongo is, don't you?
What is it?
What was that wind called again?
Sr Think found the answer for you, as you didn't know it.
Don't tell me that you've forgotten it already!
Yes, the Aussies do call a fool, a drongo.
But what is the real meaning of the word?
You've now got time to look it up in a dictionary, which you should do because you obviously don't know what the real meaning is.
Of course, you are not an Aussie though, are you?
Whats that wind called, Mr Melbournite?
And you're not fooling anyone. Fool.
BK. Do us a favour. Dispel the unbelievers who think that you are not Scottish. I have revealed a good deal of my background, how about you doing the same ? Where born, schools, employment and current town of residence. This would silence the other posters who think you are a closet Argie. I could verify the details given. It would add much more gravitas to your posts.
Buenos Aires.
Where he saw the Burger King!
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