Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs written question – answered at on 19 March 2008.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Government's strategy for peace in Iraq as referred to by the former Prime Minister on 14 April 2003.
As the then Prime Minister, the right hon. Tony Blair, said in his statement of
While the security situation in Iraq remains challenging, the transfer of security responsibility for nine provinces to the Iraqi authorities, including all four provinces in southern Iraq which were under British control, demonstrates the significant progress made in building the capability of the Iraqi security forces and the improving conditions on the ground.
We do not underestimate the challenges ahead. Political reconciliation is needed if the recent improvements in security are to be sustainable and it is vital that Iraq fully realises its economic potential for the benefit all Iraqis. That is why we remain committed to fulfilling our obligations and will continue to support the people and Government of Iraq as they forge a future based on reconciliation, democracy, prosperity and security.
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