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Written question asked by Alexander Stafford (Conservative) on Monday, 23 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 January 2023. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2023 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 bilateral relations between the UK and the Kurdistan Region in Iraq.

Answer

The UK remains committed to strong relations with 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 have a close and strategic partnership with the Kurdish Regional Government who continue to be a close ally in the fight against Daesh. In April 2022, the Prime Minister of the Kurdish Region of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, came to the UK on an official visit, meeting with the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary and other Cabinet Ministers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130041
Session
2022-23
Related items
Iraq: Kurds
Monday, 16 October 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Iraq Foreign relations Kurds
Link
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