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Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 January 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 January 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Israel: USA

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what communications they have had with Mahmoud Abbas since the announcement by the government of the United States of its intention to relocate the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Answer

The Foreign Secretary and the Minister for the Middle East reaffirmed the UK’s long-standing position on Jerusalem when they met Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki on 8 January.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4458
Session
2017-19
Subjects
USA Israel Palestine Jerusalem Embassies
Link
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