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Written question asked by Mark Pritchard (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2009. It was answered by Bob Ainsworth (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Afghanistan

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will hold discussions with his Chinese counterpart about the reported involvement of Chinese nationals in fighting UK armed forces in Afghanistan.
Answer

The UK and China routinely discuss issues of mutual interest, including Afghanistan. Although there are occasional media reports of Chinese nationals fighting inside Afghanistan, these reports are unconfirmed and no individuals killed or detained by UK forces operating in Afghanistan have been confirmed as having Chinese nationality.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c863W; 287025
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk