Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 65214

Middle East

Tabled: 7 July 2025

Answered: 29 July 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he last met with his United Arab Emirates counterpart to discuss that country's actions to deescalate tensions between Israel and Iran.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign Secretary is in regular contact with his Emirati counterpart. They spoke most recently on 23 June to discuss regional tensions and the importance of de-escalation and diplomacy.