Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 January 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 January 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Friday, 11 January 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Afghanistan: Military Intervention

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with (a) his counterpart in the US Government and (b) his counterparts in other NATO member states on military operations in Afghanistan.

Answer: The Ministry of Defence remains in close contact with our NATO partners regarding the NATO Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan. Our message has been clear that the UK continues to support a conditions-based approach where the development of a self-sufficient Afghan Security Force remains a key objective. The Secretary of State had an introductory call with the Acting US Defence Secretary on 8 January, where the current situation in Afghanistan was discussed. We welcome the US's continued efforts in promoting an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned peace process which is the only way to secure lasting peace.

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