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Written question asked by Paula Barker (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 August 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021. It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Friday, 10 September 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Afghanistan: Taliban

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government plans to take to hold the new Taliban Government in Afghanistan accountable to their promises of a peaceful Afghanistan; and what assessment his Department has made of the impact of economic sanctions on (a) the Afghan economy and (b) potential stability of the new Government.

Answer

As the Prime Minister has agreed with G7 partners, the international community needs to stand together in order to make clear to the Taliban our expectations, and achieve our counter-terrorism, humanitarian, regional stability and human rights objectives.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41379
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Politics and government Sanctions Afghanistan Taliban
Link
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