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HANSARD Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian RefugeesTo conclude, therefore, I reiterate that we stand by those affected by this conflict. We will continue to offer humanitarian support, and we will energetically offer our…19 Mar 2024HANSARD Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian RefugeesThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. We are pleased that we will be hosting the EPC in July; it is a very useful convening moment and a good opportunity for leaders from the…19 Mar 2024HANSARD Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenian RefugeesThe hon. Lady is absolutely right: it is a contradiction in terms to refer to Russian peacekeepers. They are nothing of the sort, and we see the Russian role across the region as…19 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraineMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and I regularly speak to our ministerial counterparts on a range of issues, including the war in Ukraine. He met Foreign Minister…12 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraineNo, it does not, but we continue to work very energetically and closely with our friends across Europe, including at the recently convened French summit, to ensure that the heft…12 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraineI appreciate my hon. Friend’s motivation in asking that question. We should keep in mind that our relationship with Germany on supporting Ukraine is strong, united and deeply…12 Mar 2024HANSARDVladimir Kara-MurzaYes, I am happy to confirm that. I will seek an update from our head of mission in Moscow for the hon. Lady’s increased awareness.12 Mar 2024HANSARDVladimir Kara-MurzaOur ambassador raised Mr Kara-Murza’s case in person with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister on 19 January, repeating our request for consular access. The Foreign Secretary met Mrs…12 Mar 2024HANSARDTurkey: Surgical ProceduresWe are aware of 28 British nationals who have died in Turkey following elective medical procedures since 2019. The UK Government continue to engage actively with the Turkish…12 Mar 2024HANSARDVladimir Kara-MurzaThe UK has consistently condemned Vladimir Kara-Murza’s politically motivated conviction and called for his release. We sanctioned 11 individuals in response to his sentencing, as…12 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right to ask that question. We are making progress, but he is also right to point out that what we do needs to be lawful. That is the key thing, and that is…12 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do agree that we must put our money where our mouth is, but as we survey the landscape of European and Atlantic security on the 75th anniversary of NATO, we see—with the…12 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraineThe hon. Gentleman asks a characteristically intelligent and pertinent question. We are working together to increase defence industrial capability. Some new ideas have come out of…12 Mar 2024HANSARDTurkey: Surgical ProceduresWe raise that issue with our Turkish counterparts at many levels. We will always look at what more we can do, but the head of mission in Ankara is seized of the urgency and…12 Mar 2024HANSARDParliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe: UK DelegationThe hon. Member for Brigg and Goole (Andrew Percy MP) has been appointed as a full Member of the United Kingdom Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe…11 Mar 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) BillI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for introducing the amendments and am happy to give her the assurance that she requires. The FCDO has engaged with the CPA and ICRC…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) BillI do agree—it is a very positive change.06 Mar 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) BillI wholeheartedly endorse my hon. Friend’s comments. Touching briefly on clause 3, the Bill will enable the Government to treat the CPA and the ICRC in a manner comparable to that…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) BillI am grateful for my right hon. Friend’s leadership on this issue and I am very pleased to be speaking in Committee on this important Bill. As laid out by my right hon. Friend,…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) BillMay I commend my right hon. Friend’s words? I will speak briefly to amendments 1 and 2, which are designed to protect information that the ICRC provides in confidence to His…06 Mar 2024