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Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Kurds: Iraq

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the current relationship between the Federal Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Answer

The UK supports a strong relationship between the Kurdistan Regional Government and Federal Government of Iraq and we want to see a strong and successful Kurdistan region within a thriving Iraq. We continue to encourage cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil to resolve outstanding issues, including around budget, security cooperation and the oil and gas sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103053
Session
2022-23
Related items
Iraq: Kurds
Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Iraq Foreign relations Kurds
Link
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