HC Deb 12 July 1989 vol 156 cc547-8W
40. Mr. Riddick

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to assist in the peace process in Angola; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Chalker

We warmly welcome the progress made towards internal reconciliation in Angola, notably the meeting between President dos Santos and Dr. Savimbi on 22 June and the agreement to implement a ceasefire from 24 June. We are urging both sides to respect the ceasefire and to continue to show flexibility in the difficult negotiations that lie ahead.

89. Mr. Brazier

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his latest assessment of the prospects for internal reconciliation in Angola.

Mrs. Chalker

We warmly welcome the progress made towards internal reconciliation in Angola, notably the meeting between President dos Santos and Dr. Savimbi on 22 June and the agreement to implement a ceasefire from 24 June. We are urging both sides to respect the ceasefire and to continue to show flexibility in the difficult negotiations that lie ahead.

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