Ministry of Defence, Defence Secretariat files
Falklands: BIS Buenos Aires telegram 68A to FCO (1027Z) ("Press Summary") [morning papers headline sinking of HMS Sheffield; Rouco suggests this is a good moment for a massive peace offensive; general impression that conflict about even, close to solution, time on Argentina's side] [declassified Jun 2017]
Document type: | Declassified documents |
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Source: | DEFE24/2294 f181 |
Editorial comments: | Telegram dated 5 May but transmitted via UKE Berne on 6 May. BIS = British Interests Section, in lieu of diplomatic representation. BISBA operated in Buenos Aires under the protection of the Swiss Embassy. |
Importance ranking: | Major |
Word count: | 1p |
Themes: | Media, Defence (Falklands) |
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