UK’s wreath for Argentine casualties in Falklands War

THE Foreign Secretary last night laid a wreath at a memorial to the Argentines who died in the Falklands War.

Mr Johnson said the former foes had ‘come a long way’ since the 1982 conflict.

He and Argentine counterpart Jorge Faurie took part in an unprecedented joint ceremony in the capital Buenos Aires. The memorial honours the 649 Argentine troops who were killed in the two-month war but does not mention the 255 British soldiers who died. Mr Johnson, the first British foreign secretary to visit Argentina in 22 years, said his trip would enhance future co-operation on trade and ‘cultural ties’.

‘As the UK leaves the European Union, my message is that the UK is open for business,’ he added. ‘I look forward to a new chapter in our relationship, and booming trade prospects, after the UK leaves the European Union.’