Written question asked by Harold Best (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he is having with Iran about bi-lateral relations.

Answer: Mr. Best: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he is having with Iran about bi-lateral relations. [132240] Mr. Rammell: Ministers are in regular contact with Iranian leaders. The Foreign Secretary visited Tehran most recently on 21 October. Our policy towards Iran is one of constructive but critical engagement. We support reform in Iran, while continuing a robust dialogue on matters of concern such as Iran's nuclear programme, and policies on human rights, terrorism and the Middle East Peace Process.

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