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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Palestine: Diplomatic Relations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what instructions has he given to the Foreign Office for the accreditation of diplomats to the Palestinian embassy.

Answer

The UK follows the standard diplomatic process of agrément and presentation of credentials of foreign ambassadors, and the appointment of diplomatic staff, as set out in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28482
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Diplomatic relations Palestine
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk