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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Foreign Affairs Council – 10 January 2020

15 January 2020 · Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Proposed by Christopher Pincher Con Tamworth

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK expressed support for German-led initiatives to enhance regional cooperation in Libya.
  • The UK stressed the importance of international unity to enforce the UN arms embargo on Libya.
  • Dr Murrison called for de-escalation of tensions with Iran and continued support for Iraq's stability and reconstruction.
  • Condolences were offered by the UK over the Ukraine Airlines crash.

Issue summary

The statement addresses recent developments in Libya and Iran/Iraq during an extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council meeting.

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Dr Murrison expressed UK's support for German-led efforts to boost regional cooperation in Libya, stressed the need for international unity to enforce the UN arms embargo, and called for de-escalation of tensions with Iran and continued support for Iraq's stability and reconstruction. He also offered condolences over the Ukraine Airlines crash.

Key facts

  • The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HRVP) Josep Borrell convened an extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council meeting on 10 January.
  • HRVP updated Ministers on his engagement with the E4 countries and Libyan Prime Minister Serraj, as well as UNSMIL's work towards the Berlin Summit.
  • NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg briefed on developments in Iraq concerning tensions with Iran.
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