Written question asked by Nadia Whittome (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2025 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 3 February 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Elizabeth Tsurkov

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he had discussions with (a) the Iraqi Prime Minister and (b) his Iraqi counterpart on Elizabeth Tsurkov on 14 January 2025.

Answer: The UK remains concerned over the kidnapping of Israeli-Russian dual national Elizabeth Tsurkov. The Government of Iraq's investigation into her kidnapping is ongoing, and we await the findings. Recent reports that Prime Minister al-Sudani is making great efforts to secure Elizabeth Tsurkov's release are encouraging. Those suspected of criminal responsibility of her kidnapping should be brought to justice in fair trials. The Government has not had any discussion with the Government of Iraq regarding the kidnapping.

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