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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 October 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2014. It was answered by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2014 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


China: Japan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the disputed Senkaku or Diaoyu islands.

Answer

Whilst the UK does not take a position on underlying sovereignty claims to the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, we have a clear interest in maintaining regional peace and stability. We regularly discuss East Asian regional security issues with our international partners.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
211370
Session
2014-15
Subjects
China Japan Disputed territories
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk