The possible transfer to Argentina of a refurbished model of the French manufactured fighter-bomber Super Etendard, which had an outstanding performance during the 1982 Falkland Islands conflict, is under consideration by the French Ministry of Defence, reveals the French publication, Mer & Marine.
Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana said Argentina seeks to have a diplomatic, peaceful dialogue with Great Britain, and asked for London to join in discussions regarding the Falklands/Malvinas Islands sovereignty to finally end this anachronistic colonial situation.
Brazil’s ruling Workers Party (PT) as was anticipated, proclaimed on Saturday cabinet chief Dilma Rousseff as presidential candidate for the coming October 3 election. Party delegates nominated Ms Rousseff who had been hand picked by president Lula da Silva.
Brazil that is still holding back on its recognition of Honduras president Porfirio Lobo government is inching closer and said it would be “important” for the Central American country to return to the Organization of American States, OAS, once reconciliation measures become effective, according to a spokesperson from the Planalto Palace.
Germany’s Finance Ministry said on Saturday it has no specific plans for helping Greece combat its deficit crisis, denying a magazine report that euro-area governments may offer as much as 25 billion Euros in aid.