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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Christopher Pincher (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


USA: Open Skies Treaty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his US counterpart on the importance of that country's continuing co-operation under the Open Skies Treaty.

Answer

Senior officials from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Ministry of Defence have raised the topic with their US counterparts, emphasising that we believe the Treaty remains a valuable Confidence and Security Building Measure which contributes to military transparency and reducing the risk of conflict.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6179
Session
2019-19
Subjects
USA Open Skies Treaty
Link
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