HC Deb 13 July 1987 vol 119 cc333-4W
Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement on his meeting with representatives of the League of Arab States on 9 July regarding the war between Iran and Iraq.

Mr. Mellor

At their request, a delegation from the Arab League, led by the Foreign Minister of Jordan, visited London on 9 July to discuss the Iran-Iraq conflict. Similar delegations have visited the capitals of the other permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. They had talks with my right hon. and learned Friend the Foreign Secretary and with my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister.

We emphasised our deep concern over the continuation of the conflict, which threatens the stability of the region and freedom of navigation in the Gulf.

The delegation expressed gratitude for our continuing efforts in New York, and all were agreed on the value of current United Nations activity aimed at an early mandatory Security Council resolution.