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Written question asked by Paula Barker (Labour) on Friday, 3 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Afghanistan: USA

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he made a request to his US counterpart for an orderly and gradual US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Answer

Following President Biden's 14 April announcement, and NATO's 15 April decision to withdraw troops, we worked intensively with the US, both on military and civilian channels to ensure an orderly and co-ordinated withdrawal of NATO troops from Afghanistan.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42197
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Peacekeeping operations USA Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk