Written question asked by Tony Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 March 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 2004 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will propose action to the UN Security Council to resolve the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Answer: Tony Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will propose action to the UN Security Council to resolve the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea. [162904] Mr. Mullin: The UK, and other members of the Security Council, will continue to press Ethiopia and Eritrea to accept the Boundary Commission decision, which is final and binding, and begin a comprehensive political dialogue on all of the issues separating them. We have welcomed the appointment of the UN Special Envoy, Lloyd Axworthy, and are urging both parties to work with him on resolving their differences.

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