The Permanent Representative went on to say that the United Kingdom retained full international responsibility for Gibraltar, including its external relations and defence, in full accord with the freely expressed wishes of the people of Gibraltar.
49. 常驻代表接着说，联合王国保留了对直布罗陀的全部国际责任，包括它的对外关系和国防，这完全符合直布罗陀人民自由表达的愿望。