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Palestine: Diplomatic Relations

Asked by Tracy GilbertLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 20 November 2025UIN 90534

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help establish diplomatic relations with Palestine.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign Secretary has exchanged letters with Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, formally establishing diplomatic relations with Palestine.

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