§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the visit by the Minister of State to Egypt and Tunisia.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsI visited the United Arab Republic, Sudan and Morocco between 24th January and 5th February, having visited Tunisia and Libya in October 1968. My purpose was to gain first-hand experience of countries for which I have particular responsibility. I was given a most friendly reception everywhere and was able to have fruitful discussions. The visits to the United Arab Republic and Sudan demonstrated the very substantial improvement in our relations with these countries since the resumption of diplomatic relations a year ago. Our relations with Tunisia, Morocco and Libya have long been very friendly and continue to be so.