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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2024. It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Turkey: Iraq and Syria

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of Turkey’s military activity in Syria and Iraq.

Answer

As a close NATO ally, we regularly engage the Turkish government on regional stability, including in Syria and Iraq. The Minister for the Middle East discussed this issue with the Turkish National Security Advisor on 11 April. The UK recognises Turkey's legitimate security interests in the region but encourages restraint from activity that could lead to further destabilisation or civilian loss of life.

Security and stability in the region are necessary to prevent the worsening of the already serious humanitarian situation in northern Syria and enable the Global Coalition and its partners to continue the fight against Daesh.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26100
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Armed forces Iraq Turkey Syria
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk