In one of his last acts, Moratinos announces ease of tension with Gibraltar

Thursday, October 21st 2010 - 10:57 UTC

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In what could very well have been one of his last comments as Foreign Affairs minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos said Spain would be removing the scientific buoys that it laid in Gibraltar waters as from Wednesday October 20. Read full article

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Hoytred
“ ... a spokesman made clear that the plans to remove the buoys were subject to UK approval and supervised throughout by the Royal Navy's Gibraltar squadron.

”Neither the University of Cadiz nor the Spanish Navy requested permission for the original operation on September 21, but arrangements for removal were confirmed with the Spanish Government and were subject to the UK's approval,“ said a spokesman adding that a key role of the Royal Navy in Gibraltar is to uphold British sovereignty over British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. ”

He said the navy actively polices these waters and takes all incursions seriously. “They will continue to deal with any incidents in an appropriate manner....”

“ .. PP MP José Ignacio Landaluce has already said he will take the buoys issue to the Congreso in Madrid and demand an explanation ... ”

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Hague appears to have flexed a muscle :-)
Oct 21st, 2010 - 11:29 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
trouble is, just what is the royal navy to send ???
Oct 21st, 2010 - 08:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Hoytred
No need, there's enough there already it just that politics prevents them from applying a little force !
Oct 22nd, 2010 - 01:19 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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