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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2015. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Friday, 24 July 2015 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Afghanistan: Peace Negotiations

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support or advice they have offered to assist the peace talks between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban, further to the meeting in Islamabad on 7 July.

Answer

We, along with our international partners in Afghanistan, share a common vision for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned political process to bring an end to many years of conflict. We welcome the talks on 7 July in Pakistan and will continue to work closely to provide what support we can to Afghanistan in their pursuit of a negotiated settlement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1371
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Afghanistan Peace negotiations Taliban
Link
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