Written question asked by Archbishop of York (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 24 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 April 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Friday, 4 April 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Azerbaijan: International Red Cross
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Azerbaijan advocating for the continued operation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the country.
- Answer
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The UK is concerned at reports about the potential closure of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Azerbaijan. The ICRC must remain unimpeded in its work to provide humanitarian assistance, protect lives, and uphold rights worldwide, including in Azerbaijan. The Minister of State, Stephen Doughty MP raised this issue in a meeting with Azerbaijan's Principal Presidential Advisor, Hikmet Hajiyev, on 10 March.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL6092
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- International Red Cross Azerbaijan
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- 2025-09-05 20:48:50 +0100
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