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Mr. Cox
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Government of Turkey on their policy on human rights. [9189]
Mr. Doug Henderson
My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary met the new Turkish Foreign Minister at the NATO Madrid summit, on 8 July. They discussed a broad range of issues, including a long exchange on human rights. He was encouraged by Mr. Cem's recognition of the need for progress on this issue.