Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he next expects to meet the Iranian Foreign Minister to discuss the whereabouts of the Israeli airman, Ron Arad.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next expects to meet the Iranian Foreign Minister to discuss the whereabouts of the Israeli airman, Ron Arad. [160987] Mr. Wilson: The Foreign Secretary currently has no plans for a meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister, although he has stated that he still hopes to visit Iran later this year. The Iranian Foreign Minister assured him during their meeting in January last year that although he had no information concerning Ron Arad he would pass on any information he might obtain.

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