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Foreign Secretary meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in London on 29 January.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Dominic Raab
• Published: 29 January 2020

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Following the meeting, a Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson said:

The Foreign Secretary’s discussions with Secretary Pompeo this evening focussed on future opportunities for economic and security co-operation between the UK and the US.

The pair discussed the US’ proposal for peace between Israelis and Palestinians, and the situation in Iran and Yemen, and the Foreign Secretary underlined the need to de-escalate regional tensions.

The Foreign Secretary reiterated his disappointment at the US decision to reject the extradition request for Anne Sacoolas and emphasised the importance of delivering justice for Harry Dunn and his family.

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Published 29 January 2020