Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 10 July 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 July 2017. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 July 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Iraq: Foreign Relations

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when he last met his Iraqi counterpart; and what issues were discussed at that meeting.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary last met the Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, on 3 July in London.

Their discussions covered; the UK's strong and continuing support for Iraq as it defeats Daesh; the importance of an inclusive political settlement in Mosul and other liberated areas; rebuilding a sense of national identity; the upcoming elections in Iraq; the Kurdish Regional Government's intention to hold a referendum on independence; and progress on the Campaign to Bring Daesh to Justice.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 3858
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Iraq Foreign relations
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Iraq: Foreign Relations

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