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HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I commend the noble Baroness for her continued campaign in this regard. I am aware that both the noble Baroness and the noble Lord, Lord Alton, have written recently…17 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I reassure my noble friend that the United Kingdom Government take their commitments under the genocide convention seriously. Where there is evidence that thresholds…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, the noble Lord is right: when we want to see the global community moving together, it is not the view of five countries that should prevail but those of the wider…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, first, I commend the noble Baroness on her long-standing campaigning in this regard. I assure her that we continue to campaign on the very basis that she has…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, my noble friend speaks from experience and with insight and expertise. She is right about having text-based discussions, but she will also be aware of the challenges of…17 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, officials, including our ambassador in Baku, have engaged with the highest levels of the Azerbaijani Government, including the presidential Administration, to urge the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, in the light of the prevailing situation in Russia’s war on Ukraine, I am sure that many countries are now reconsidering their alliances with Russia and the support that…17 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord. First and foremost, we do not believe that there can be a military settlement to this particular conflict—I am sure that the noble Lord…17 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, Russia is doing a pretty good job of exposing its lack of activity to bring the two sides together. What is demonstrably clear to all partners, as well as to others who…17 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lord’s deep insight into this particular situation. I agree with him on the importance of seeking resolution and working with international partners.…17 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhThe noble Lord will know, on the opinion that he referred to—the JACS—that it is not government policy; we do not put that in the public domain. However, I can say to the noble…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, one thing I have learned as Minister for the United Nations and from our membership of the UN Security Council is that it is important to build support within the UN and…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, I do not want to contemplate a day when there is any break-up of the United Kingdom, and that is why we must stay united in ensuring that our United Kingdom—these four…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, I agree with the noble and learned Lord: there are challenges posed, and I have already alluded to them. The use of the veto often prevents specific action being taken.…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, as I said to my noble friend, I agree that it is important that we see reform. That is why, for example, the United Kingdom has supported the accountability mechanism…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord: we have seen emerging powers around the world. As my noble friend said in her supplementary question, the world has changed from the time…17 Jan 2023HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsI totally agree with the noble Lord and I assure him that we are talking directly both with individuals and with organisations. Indeed, I have asked to meet with senior leaders of…21 Dec 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsMy Lords, the Government have been clear on this. There are some final discussions to take place—which is why my noble friend Lord Younger, or indeed I, was not clear on that—but,…21 Dec 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsMy Lords, I totally agree with the noble Lord’s opening remarks. It is for all those reasons that we have taken a very tough stance on sanctions, including on individuals and the…21 Dec 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsMy Lords, my noble friend raises two very important points. Of course, we are looking to engage directly with communities and representatives here who represent Iranian interests,…21 Dec 2022