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Pakistan: Airports

Asked by Jack RankinConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2025UIN 42924

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the government of Pakistan on the delivery of a potential international airport in Mirpur, Pakistan.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The delivery of a potential international airport in Mirpur is an internal matter for Pakistani government authorities. Whilst the UK supports the aim of economic development in the region, it is not for the UK to influence decisions around specific infrastructure projects. This issue has not been raised by the Foreign Secretary with Pakistani counterparts.

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