Written questions

Azerbaijan: Human Rights

Commons · Question 5933 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his Azerbaijani counterpart on meeting international human rights standards prior to COP29.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 14 Oct 2024

The UK Government regularly raises human rights obligations and commitments with the Azerbaijani authorities, as well as discussing such matters with international counterparts. Along with our international partners, we continue to urge Azerbaijan to impr...