HL Deb 26 June 1997 vol 580 c181WA
Lord Hylton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have studied the conflict prevention in Mali since the "Pacte Nationale" peace agreement of 1992; and whether they will draw attention to the work of the United Nations in that country in disarming and resettling combatants, in sustainable development and in restoring civil society, as a mode for other regions of conflict.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)

We are aware of, and commend, the UN's work on conflict prevention in Mali. We welcome the recent progress in implementing the Pacte Nationale, which has helped bring a degree of stability to Northern Mali. Malian refugees are returning to the area.

We shall draw attention to the UN's work in Mali as a model for other areas whenever it is appropriate to do so.