UK to summon Spanish ambassador over Gibraltar sea incursion
Source: The Guardian
Britain is to summon Spain's ambassador after what it described as a "provocative incursion" into Gibraltar's territorial waters by a Spanish vessel, in the latest round in the war of words over the British outpost.
The Foreign Office said on Tuesday that a Spanish government research ship had entered Gibraltarian waters on Monday and refused orders from the Royal Navy to leave.
The Europe minister, David Lidington, said: "I strongly condemn this provocative incursion and urge the Spanish government to ensure that it is not repeated. We stand ready to do whatever is required to protect Gibraltar's sovereignty, economy and security."
The standoff began when the 164ft RV Ramon Margalef carried out what its captain described as "oceanographic works in the interest of the European community" at the behest of the Spanish government.
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