Gibraltar's 300th anniversary of British Rule
Most Spanish newspapers today print articles about this week's visit to Gibraltar of the British Defence Minister, George Hoon. The Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, has expressed to the media here the Spanish Government's "unease" and "deep disappointment" regarding the visit of Hoon who has gone to Gibraltar to attend the 300 anniversary of British rule of Gibraltar. Hoon arrived yesterday and is expected to take part in the celebrations tomorrow to mark the exact date of British occupation.
Last month many sectors of the Spanish media and Government criticised the recent visit of Princess Ann to Gibraltar. She also visited in order to attend events planned to celebrate the 300th anniversary of British rule.
Today the Spanish Ambassador in London Carlos Miranda, met with the Secretary of State for Europe, Denis McShane, in what is seen by Spanish media as an emergency meeting called to discuss Hoon's visit to Gibraltar. Infact in declarations to the press after their meeting, both MsShane and Miranda said that the whole issue of Gibraltar should be dealt with at another time in a calm and peaceful manner!!
Last month many sectors of the Spanish media and Government criticised the recent visit of Princess Ann to Gibraltar. She also visited in order to attend events planned to celebrate the 300th anniversary of British rule.
Today the Spanish Ambassador in London Carlos Miranda, met with the Secretary of State for Europe, Denis McShane, in what is seen by Spanish media as an emergency meeting called to discuss Hoon's visit to Gibraltar. Infact in declarations to the press after their meeting, both MsShane and Miranda said that the whole issue of Gibraltar should be dealt with at another time in a calm and peaceful manner!!
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