Iraq: Foreign Relations
(asked on 5th November 2019) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
What diplomatic steps he is taking to improve UK relations with the Government of Iraq.
This question was answered on 5th November 2019
The Government has developed a close bilateral relationship with Iraq, including hosting a successful visit by President Salih in July and ensuring regular ministerial contact since. I met the Iraqi Ambassador yesterday and spoke to Iraqi Foreign Minister Al-Hakim this morning. The Foreign Secretary spoke to Prime Minister Abdul Mehdi last month. In each conversation we have raised our concerns about the handling of the recent protests, urging restraint and proportionality.