BERLIN, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Germany on Friday rejected a declare by Argentina {that a} request by airline Lufthansa to fly over Argentina en path to the Falkland Islands implied a recognition of them as Argentine territory.
Argentina and Britain have lengthy disputed possession of the Falklands, with Argentina claiming sovereignty over the British-run islands it calls the Malvinas. The dispute led to a quick conflict in 1982.
Lufthansa stated it made the request for 2 flights supporting a polar analysis expedition as a result of the traditional route through Cape City has been suspended as a result of coronavirus pandemic.
A German international ministry spokesman stated the federal authorities’s place on the Falkland Islands had not modified.
“The actions of personal firms can’t be attributed to the Federal Republic of Germany and haven’t any worldwide penalties,” he stated.
The Argentine authorities stated Lufthansa requested for permission for 2 flights which can be as a consequence of carry scientists and logistical help workers from Hamburg to Mount Nice within the Falklands, the place they are going to proceed onboard the ship “Polarstern” to Antarctica to conduct local weather change analysis.
Argentina stated the German authorities additionally requested for its permission for the Polarstern analysis ship to dock in Port Stanley, the capital of the British territory.
The 2, 15-hour flights are scheduled for Feb. 1 and March 30.
Argentina’s Overseas Ministry stated in a press release that Lufthansa had requested its civil aviation authority and regional authorities to fly over Argentina and use the Argentine Patagonian city of Ushuaia as a substitute airport ought to it’s unable to land within the Falklands.
The Overseas Ministry stated the German Embassy additionally requested for authorization from the Argentine Naval Prefecture for the Polarstern ship to enter “Puerto Argentino,” the Argentine title for the Falklands capital Port Stanley.
“The relevance of Lufthansa’s request offered to the Argentine authorities is highlighted because it implies the popularity of the Malvinas Islands as a part of Argentine territory,” the Overseas Ministry stated.
Prior to now yr, Argentina has renewed its drive to reclaim the Falklands, appointing a Malvinas minister, saying it should redraw maps to emphasise its declare to be used in faculties and lobbying on the United Nations.
(Reporting by Christian Kraemer; Modifying by Angus MacSwan)
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