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Differences between Spain and the UK over Gibraltar will be resolved by political means not "disproportionate" measures, the Foreign Office has said.
The statement comes after Spanish authorities increased border checks which caused delays last weekend.
And earlier Spain said it was considering a new 50 euro (£43) fee to cross its border with Gibraltar.
The UK said it wanted an explanation from Spain about any new measures targeting the British territory.
Gibraltar has been a British territory for 300 years but Spain disputes UK sovereignty over the rocky outcrop on its southern tip.
'No compromise'
In the statement the UK reasserted its ties with Gibraltar and said it wanted to continue its strong relationship with Spain.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "The prime minister has made clear that the UK government will meet its constitutional commitments to the people of Gibraltar and will not compromise on sovereignty.
"Our differences with Spain on Gibraltar will be resolved by political means through our relationship as EU partners, not through disproportionate measures such as the border delays we have seen over the past week.
"We have many common interests with Spain and wish to continue to have a strong relationship at every level with the government of Spain."
The latest tensions come after the British territory began work on the concrete reef, which Spain claims infringes the rights of its fishermen.
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