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To expanding the influence of London intends to increase the number of military bases in various regions of the world.
Gavin Williamson / REUTERSБритания should feel a global player after the exit from the European Union.
This was stated by the British defence Secretary Gavin Williamson in an interview with The Telegraph, RBC. According to him, London is going to expand the network of military bases.
Williamson said that after leaving the EU, the influence of Britain on the international scene shall once again begin to grow.
“We have to be optimistic about our future after secession from the European Union. This is a critical moment in our history with the conclusion of the Second world war”, – he stressed.
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According to Williamson, for expanding the influence of London intends to increase the number of military bases in various regions of the world.
“I pay great attention to the question of how we can maximize the number of our forces and equipment forward deployed, creating a deterrent, while also ensuring that the British presence. We are studying these opportunities are not only in the far East, but also in the Caribbean region”, – he said.
According to sources in the entourage of the Minister, we can talk about the establishment of military bases in the former British colonies – Singapore and Brunei in the South China sea, as well as Guyana and the British overseas territory of Montserrat in the Caribbean.
Williamson explained that the way the UK refuses started in 1968 policy framework, in which the country turned military base located East of Suez of Egypt. So Britain will make it clear to other countries that is once again becoming a global power, the Minister said.
Earlier it was reported that the British army is preparing 3,5 thousand military to be prepared for “any contingency” in the event of a British exit from the EU without the adoption of the relevant agreement.