Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 June 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 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, if he will make a statement on relations with Iran.

Answer: Mr. Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on relations with Iran. [120498] Mr. Rammell: We pursue a twin-track approach of constructive but conditional engagement with Iran. We support reform while continuing a robust dialogue on matters of concern such as human rights and weapons of mass destruction. We support the conclusion of the 16 June 2003 EU General Affairs Council that: "progress in these matters [of concern] and strengthened dialogue and cooperation are interdependent, essential and mutually reinforcing elements of EU-Iran relations".

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