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HANSARDIndo-Pacific Region: Diplomatic RelationsWe welcomed Thailand’s strong show of support for democracy through the huge turnout in the May election, and we look forward to working with the new Administration. We continue…18 Jul 2023HANSARDIndo-Pacific Region: Diplomatic RelationsWe have a close and enduring relationship with India. We talk of a living bridge between our countries, and we are working closely with India on our 2030 road map. However, as…18 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong Nationals Living Overseas: Arrest WarrantsThe Hong Kong authorities’ egregious targeting of eight individuals living overseas is unacceptable. The UK and our allies were swift in our condemnation, and on 13 July, at the…18 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong Nationals Living Overseas: Arrest WarrantsWe absolutely support the three individuals in the UK for bravely speaking up and using their voices to challenge activities in Hong Kong. We will always champion freedom of…18 Jul 2023HANSARDKashmir: Human RightsWe recognise that there are human rights concerns in both India-administered Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We encourage all states to ensure that domestic laws are in…18 Jul 2023HANSARDKashmir: Human RightsThe hon. Lady is right that these are difficult situations and that we want always to reassure those who are here, but it is not for the UK to comment on an independent judicial…18 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong Nationals Living Overseas: Arrest WarrantsEarlier in July, the Foreign Secretary set out that any attempt by any foreign power to intimidate, harass or harm individuals or communities in the UK will not be tolerated. We…18 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong Nationals Living Overseas: Arrest WarrantsWe work closely with our allies and friends and we are very proud, as the UK, to have made available British national overseas visas. So far, I think, 166,000 have taken up the…18 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong Nationals Living Overseas: Arrest WarrantsAs I say, the Foreign Secretary asked a senior official to call in the Chinese ambassador last week, which he did, highlighting that the issuing of arrest warrants and bounties…18 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong Nationals Living Overseas: Arrest WarrantsThe integrated review refresh, published in March, set out very clearly the Prime Minister’s strong and robust position on China. The Foreign Secretary’s speech at Chatham House,…18 Jul 2023HANSARDKashmir: Human RightsMy hon. Friend is a passionate champion for all these communities, and I thank him for the important work he continues to do with them. His leadership is well respected on both…18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I have said, we continue to work on our sanctions policy to ensure that we get to grips with any potential circumventions, but it would not be appropriate for me to announce…18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right. The opportunities the Indo-Pacific brings for UK citizens and businesses are enormous and we look forward to the comprehensive and progressive agreement…18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I said in response to an earlier question, the UK opposes the death penalty in every country in the world, including India.18 Jul 2023HANSARDIllicit Finance: War in UkraineMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. His efforts over a number of years while serving in the Government have helped to build that coalition of support and that confidence to…13 Jul 2023HANSARDIllicit Finance: War in UkraineIf my right hon. Friend will give me a moment, I shall attempt to answer that question in due course.13 Jul 2023HANSARDIllicit Finance: War in UkraineThe right hon. Member will know that I am unable to answer that at this point—it is a question for the Leader of the House—but I have no doubt that it has been heard and that the…13 Jul 2023HANSARDIllicit Finance: War in UkraineThe right hon. Member asks an important question. Sadly, that figure grows day by day—I think the latest assessments are that something like $400 billion is expected for the…13 Jul 2023HANSARDIllicit Finance: War in UkraineMy right hon. Friend raises such an important point. Of course, discussions with international partners will continue, to ensure that when we reach such a point—we must first help…13 Jul 2023HANSARDIllicit Finance: War in UkraineAs the hon. Member rightly says, our focus must be on providing in every way we can, with our international allies, all the tools needed to support the Ukrainians in their…13 Jul 2023