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Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 2020. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 December 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Iraq and Turkey: Security

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of making representations to the Governments of Turkey and Iraq on the need for co-operation and dialogue between those countries to (a) tackle terrorism, (b) help ensure regional security and (c) help protect civilians in that region.

Answer

The UK has discussed the need for ongoing dialogue with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government. We will continue to raise the need for cooperation between Iraq and Turkey to combat terrorism, ensure regional security and protect civilians.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120856
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Iraq Security Turkey
Link
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