§ Mr. SimmondsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions the Baroness Amos had with the Government of Guinea regarding the present dispute between Liberia and Sierra Leone during, her recent visit to Africa; what assessment he has made of the impact of this dispute on the region; what steps his Department is taking to address this situation; and if he will make a statement. [101774]
§ Mr. RammellDuring my noble Friend Baroness Amos's visit to Guinea on 25 February, she had discussions with President Conté about regional issues, including Liberia. The Government of Liberia continues to ignore the demands of the UN Security Council by sponsoring armed groups in the region and encouraging regional instability. Together with our international partners, our objective remains to contain these activities, including by maintaining effective UN sanctions against Liberia.