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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gary Streeter (Conservative). It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Belarus

Question
What recent discussions he has had with the Government of Belarus on human rights in that country.
Answer

I met the Prime Minister of Belarus in London on 17 November. I urged the Government to make tangible human rights progress in a number of areas, including greater freedom of the media, engagement with civil society and political opponents of the regime.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
486 c118 
246476 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Human rights Belarus
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk