{"id":9025,"date":"2024-11-12T15:06:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/?p=9025"},"modified":"2024-11-12T15:09:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T14:09:29","slug":"uk-commitment-to-falkland-islands-as-strong-as-ever-as-minister-travels-to-pay-respects-on-rememberance-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/?p=9025","title":{"rendered":"UK COMMITMENT TO FALKLAND ISLANDS AS STRONG AS EVER AS MINISTER TRAVELS TO PAY RESPECTS ON REMEMBERANCE DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UK remains steadfast in support for Falkland Islanders\u2019 right of self-determination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Armed Forces Minister met service personnel, members of the Government of the Falkland Islands, and residents        <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to the South Atlantic islands is first by a Minister from the new Government, and the first of a Defence Minister since 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to the security and prosperity of the Falkland Islands, as the Minister for the Armed Forces visited the Territory to commemorate Remembrance Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the first visit to the Falkland Islands by a Minister from the new Government, and as the first Defence Minister to visit since 2022, Luke Pollard MP met with service personnel who play a key role in defending the UK\u2019s interests in the South Atlantic.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-3-WEB-RES.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9026\" style=\"width:367px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-3-WEB-RES.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-3-WEB-RES-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-3-WEB-RES-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-3-WEB-RES-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-3-WEB-RES-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The annual Remembrance service and parade took place in Stanley today with Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP in attendance <\/em><br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Minister also met the Governor of the Falkland Islands, Members of the Legislative Assembly, and officials from the governments of South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands to reaffirm the UK\u2019s commitment to support security and prosperity in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a poignant Remembrance Sunday ceremony, the Minister joined residents and military personnel in paying tribute to all those who have served in defence of the Falkland Islands and conflicts across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister laid a wreath in remembrance of the 255 service personnel who lost their lives in the Falklands conflict, honouring the courage and sacrifices made by British servicemen and women in 1982.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony highlighted the strong bond between the United Kingdom and the Falkland Islands, with the UK remaining steadfast in supporting the islanders&#8217; right of self-determination and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minister for The Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP told GPSJ:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-2-WEB-RES.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9027\" style=\"width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-2-WEB-RES.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-2-WEB-RES-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-2-WEB-RES-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-2-WEB-RES-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Minister-for-the-Armed-Forces-Luke-Pollard-visits-the-Falkland-Islands-2-WEB-RES-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A Remembrance Service first took place in the Christ Church Cathedral in Stanley before a parade made up of all three branches of the Armed Forces, Falkland Islands Defence Force and Veterans, made its way along the coast to the war memorial where a further Service and wreath laying took place<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe UK\u2019s commitment to the Falkland Islands\u2019 security and economic prosperity is as strong as ever &#8211; from protecting the region\u2019s incredible wildlife to upholding the islands right of self-determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am honoured to have been able to join islanders and service personnel as they commemorated those who sacrificed so much to protect the Falklands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe UK stands with the Falkland Islands today and always.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the visit, the Minister met with service personnel stationed on the islands, where he thanked them for their dedication to securing peace and stability in the South Atlantic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The UK continues to retain a strong defence presence on the Falkland Islands, on land, sea and air, highlighting an unshakeable commitment to the security of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister Pollard visited HMS Forth, which patrols the sovereign waters of the Islands, to meet her crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also met personnel from the Royal Air Force\u2019s 905 Expeditionary Air Wing, which currently operates four typhoons as part of a Quick Reaction Alert, which are poised 24\/7 to intercept any unidentified aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside the RAF, the Royal Navy\u2019s HMS Forth patrols the region seas, with their focus on reassurance and joint training operations, search and rescue support, fishery protection and general maritime security in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On land, around 100 troops from 2 Royal Gurkha Regiment are currently stationed on the island as part of the British Forces South Atlantic Islands forward presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister\u2019s visit serves as a clear message of the UK Government\u2019s enduring commitment to the Falkland Islands and its Overseas Territories, highlighting ongoing efforts to foster regional stability and reinforce the UK\u2019s historical and strategic ties in the South Atlantic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> UK remains steadfast in support for Falkland Islanders\u2019 right of self-determination. 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