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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 January 2010.


Kazakhstan

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they consider any part or all of Kazakhstan to be in Europe.
Answer

There is no internationally agreed formal definition of the word "Europe" and the scope of a definition depends on the context on which the word "Europe" is used. Kazakhstan is a member of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe and, in line with other countries in the Central Asia region, it has an institutional relationship with the EU in the form of a partnership and co-operation agreement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1261; 716 c317WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Europe Kazakhstan
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk