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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 11 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 September 2023. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Monday, 18 September 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Gabon: Politics and Government

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his French counterpart on the political situation in Gabon.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary is in regular contact with the French Foreign Minister, including on UK-French cooperation in Africa. UK officials have been in contact with French counterparts in Libreville, Paris and London. The UK and French Governments, alongside the UN, African Union and others, have condemned the military takeover in Gabon. We call for the restoration of constitutional government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198687
Session
2022-23
Subjects
France Politics and government Gabon
Link
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