“The activities of private companies cannot be attributed to the Federal Republic of Germany and have no international consequences,” said the spokesperson
Argentina said Lufthansa asked for permission for two flights that are due to carry scientists from Hamburg to Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falklands
Argentina said the German government also asked for its permission for the Polarstern research ship to dock in Puerto Argentino (Port Stanley)
Germany said that its position on the Falkland Islands dispute has not changed, following claims by Argentina that Lufthansa's request for two flights to the Islands, in support of a polar research expedition, implied recognition of the archipelago as Argentine territory.