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Written question asked by Stephen Morgan (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Iraq: Kurds

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps he is taking to promote free and fair elections in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Answer

The UK supports a thriving Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) within a peaceful and prosperous Iraq. Through our diplomatic engagements, we continue to encourage cooperation between Baghdad and Erbil to resolve outstanding issues, including around Kurdish representation in Iraqi politics.

Elections are essential for the people of the KRI to express their voice and for the future of the region. We are monitoring the situation with long-overdue KRI elections closely and we are seeking a solution that allows free and fair elections to take place as soon as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20399
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Elections Iraq Kurds
Link
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