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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 December 2008. It occurred during Ministerial statement on European Council: 11-12 December 2008 and Prime Minister’s Visit to Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.


European Council: 11-12 December 2008 and Prime Minister’s Visit to Afghanistan, India and Pakistan

My Lords, the political aspects of policy on Afghanistan should always be seen to be in balance with the military aspects. When we talk of policy in Afghanistan, it is both military and civilian. We have to ensure that our European partners work together, including in their discussions with President Karzai, to ensure that the situation on the ground in respect of civilians, civil society, capacity building and corruption in that country is addressed. We will do that politically with our partners.


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Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
706 c668 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Compensation Armed forces Climate change Deployment Carbon capture and storage Elections Injuries Economic situation EU economic policy EU emissions trading scheme India Prime Minister Peacekeeping operations Referendums Pollution control Pakistan Terrorism Republic of Ireland Renewable energy Afghanistan Israel European Council Palestine Middle East Peace negotiations Visits abroad Treaty of Lisbon EU energy policy Greenhouse gas emissions
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