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Written question asked by Robert Halfon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 11 January 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Iraq: Kurds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of his visit to the Kurdistan region in Iraq.

Answer

The UK supports a strong a successful Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) within a thriving Iraq. During my December visit to Erbil, I discussed the mutual desire to deepen the UK-KRI partnership with the leadership of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). The UK looks forward to continued close engagement with the KRG as a critical and valued partner in the region; progressing security cooperation, increasing our business links, and supporting sustainable economic reform that delivers for all Iraqis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130024
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Iraq Visits abroad Kurds Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Link
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