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Written question asked by Alan Brown (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 3 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 September 2021. It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Monday, 13 September 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Afghanistan: Turkmenistan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what dates from June 2021 he has had discussions with his Turkmenistan counterpart about safe travel passage on onwards repatriation to the UK for Afghanistan Nationals who qualify under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy.

Answer

As set out in the Foreign Secretary's statement to Parliament on 6 September, Lord Ahmad called the Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan on 23 August and 3 September. They discussed securing safe passage for those fleeing Afghanistan and advancing the government's international priorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41986
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Armed conflict Refugees Afghanistan Resettlement Turkmenistan
Link
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