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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 October 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 November 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 November 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Iraq: Foreign Relations

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Prime Minister’s meeting with the Prime Minister of Iraq on 22 October, whether they have raised concerns over the competing influence of the governments of Iran and the United States in Iraq with the governments of those countries.

Answer

The UK remains committed to Iraq's sovereignty and ensuring that Iraq is able to govern effectively in the interests of its people. The Prime Minister underlined this support during his meeting with Prime Minister Kadhimi on 22 October. The UK regularly engages with all partners of Iraq, including Iran and the United States, in order to support stability in Iraq and the wider region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9784
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Iraq Foreign relations USA Iran
Link
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