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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


NATO: Open Skies Treaty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has made to NATO on the importance of continued cooperation under the Open Skies Treaty.

Answer

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence has raised this with his US counterpart and senior Government officials have also done so with theirs. We have also discussed this with other NATO Allies. In our representations we have emphasised that we believe the Treaty remains a valuable Confidence and Security Building Measure which contributes to military transparency and reducing the risk of conflict.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6180
Session
2019-19
Subjects
NATO Open Skies Treaty
Link
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