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Written question asked by Jack Lopresti (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 May 2020. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 May 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Iraq: Kurds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the strength of relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government of Iraq.

Answer

The UK supports a strong Kurdistan Region within a strong and unified Iraq. We welcome the new Government of Iraq under Prime Minister Kadhimi and are encouraging the new Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government to co-operate closely in order to resolve all issues in accordance with the 2005 Iraqi Constitution. The UK will continue to engage with both sides in support of this endeavour.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
43626
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Iraq Politics and government Kurds
Link
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