Written question asked by Lord Ahmed (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 10 June 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2015. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 2015 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Middle East: Armed Conflict
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to encourage the governments of Saudi Arabia and Iran to find political solutions to the conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Bahrain.
- Answer
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The UK and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have a long history of friendship, understanding and co-operation. Our shared interests are wide and diverse, and include cooperation on counter-terrorism, defence, trade and investment, education and healthcare. We also work closely with the Government of Saudi Arabia across a range of shared key foreign policy interests.
Iran is an important country in the region but it is contributing to regional instability through its actions. We discuss regional issues as part of our bilateral dialogue with Iran, and continue to encourage Iran to play a constructive role in the region.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL388
- Session
- 2015-16
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Iraq Saudi Arabia Iran Syria Yemen Bahrain
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