§ Dr. StarkeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 10 January 2000,Official Report, column 31W, on the Ilisu Dam, what specific issues were raised by the Syrian Ambassador about the Ilisu Dam at his meeting with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 23 December. [R] [104853]
§ Mr. HainThe Syrian Ambassador asked the FCO to take full account of the impact of the Ilisu Dam project on the Syrian economy and people, on relations between Syria and Turkey, and on legal obligations.
These issues are reflected in the statement by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 21 December, which outlined the UK's four key concerns, including the need for an assurance that adequate downstream water flows be maintained at all times.