Coordination of Western Europe against Iraq

Title

Coordination of Western Europe against Iraq

Genre

Interview; Speech

TX Date

22 Aug 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:54

Description

The nine-nation Western European Union (WEU) has decided to increase and coordinate military operations in the Gulf. The decision allows Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy to send armed forces to the Gulf. Speaking after the meeting in Paris, UK Defence Secretary Tom King and Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd say that Britain will play a leading role in coordinating the use of aggression and that it is vital to present a united front to Iraq.

Contributors

Tom King; Douglas Hurd

Keywords

Armed forces; UK; Military affairs; Europe; Wars (events); Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Western European Union Alliance; WEU

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