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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 22 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 December 2022. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 5 December 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Turkey: Iraq and Syria

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Turkey regarding recent attacks by that country in (1) northern Syria, and (2) northern Iraq.

Answer

The UK recognises Turkey's legitimate security interests in Syria and Iraq and is closely monitoring the situation. It is important that the risks to civilians and to the security and stability of the region are minimised. FCDO Ministers and senior officials engage with Turkey regularly on issues of regional security. The Foreign Secretary last met Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on 30 November.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3652
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Armed conflict Iraq Turkey Syria
Link
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