Kosovo and the Western Balkans Region Debate
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Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
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Kosovo and the Western Balkans Region
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
My Lords, I assure the noble Lord that the current engagement is live; it has been taking place yesterday and today, and I will update the House on certain outcomes. We are working closely with both our US and EU partners in this respect, and recently my right honourable friend the Prime Minister attended the meeting of the EPC, where there was engagement on this important issue.
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
My Lords, does the Minister agree that the recent decision by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to accept the recommendation of the Parliamentary Assembly that Kosovo should join the Council of Europe is a step forward to developing Kosovo as a free, independent and democratic country?
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
My Lords, I can confirm that His Majesty’s Government fully support that decision.