David Miliband

the6thestate on

Do you think the national interests of the four countries of the UK are given equal weighting in UK foreign policy? Can you think of an occasion when their interests might conflict?

jackman on

"I'm not convinced that the average person cares too much about foreign policy because, by its nature, it doesn't directly affect them. What they do care about I'm sure though is being involved in wars..."...

william on

"With the financial crisis in the UK, will the Govt review its policy on overseas Aid?"

robins on

You mention in the introduction that "climate change" is a foreign policy issue. Could you explain in what way?

robins on

Being an Arsenal fan, what is your opinion on Arsene Wenger's foreign policy - of playing only foreigners I mean?

madraver13 on

why cant wales have its own passport and goven itself!!!

SharadHarvi on

In my view the planet is dying of consumption.The next World Climate Summit will take place in Denmark next year and Connie Heddegaard, (Danish Environment Minister) says that this occasion is critical to...

Cymru08 on

Do you think Wales deserve to go independent?

dylanwr on

I was wondering what would you think of an independent Wales that has a voice in the UN and international affairs but still a part of the United Kingdom?

sionibach on

Expats from many countries, e.g. Italy, are allowed to vote in referenda concerning their country. Why are Welsh expats not allowed to vote on things in referenda concerning Wales?

rosa57 on

I have a son that wanded to visit the UK, And he did not had a round ticket. so they send him back to the USA, If he has round ticket, can he enter the uk. You see they took his fingerpriants and photo,...

DWilliams71 on

Is there a chance that the international banking crisis -so closely associated with the City of London- will result in damage to the Uk's reputation abroad?

DWilliams71 on

We won't be able to afford the war in Afghanistan now, will we?

DJSwansea on

Have any governments in the last few decades had any bad ideas on Foreign Policy-made any mistakes? I ask because you said something on BBC Wales about the UK having some of the best ideas on foreign ...

linguini on

I understand the FCO's notoriously unstable servers and systems have created UK visa crisis worldwide with almost no visas being issued since October 9th when the system went down. My girlfriend having...

KJRKJR on

Why does the FCO remain a nameless and faceless organisation in which people from this bureacratic organisation make visa application decisions without any contact to the sponsoring British Citizen born...

apj123 on

I wonder if you could assure me that everything possible is being done to secure the return home of Simon Burke from Peru. He has a growing group of supporters who are extremely frustrated that this man's...

Disraeli on

Hi, don't you think the commonwealth of nations should have a greater role in todays world? After all it can help encourage development in the African member states by encouraging investment, a free trade...

markOwen on

I am currently serving in the armed forces in Catterick. I am on my WO2 education course and have been given an essay on current affairs. The question posed for me to work on is " Will President-elect...

quisquis on

Hi, I would like to hear your opinion on whether it is not time to abolish the concept of "veto power" in the United Nations Security Council. NB: I do not believe, that the system of "permanent seats"...

quisquis on

What are your views on making the United Nations more democratically accountable, eg. by instituting a "UN Parliament", on the model of the European Parliament?

quisquis on

Please outline what representations the United Kingdom will make to the President-elect of the United States on -the abolition of the death penalty in the United States -the signature and ratification...

quisquis on

The United States repeatedly confirmed that it believes the Third Geneva Convention (Prisoners of War) not to be fully and unconditionally applicable in its "War on Terror". Please state the UK position...

paulcorkett on

My company finds foreign language students to study in the UK. This brings a considerable direct and indirect income to the UK economy. However, despite the students paying all their fees in advance,...

geordie on

My questions refer to the possibility of the EU offering an "Advanced Status" to Morocco. Morocco continues to illegally occupy a large section of the Western Sahara. This is in violation of over 100...

Sioned on

Hi. I don't know if I'm asking the right person here, but I would like some advice about visas to the UK from Ecuador. A friend of mine will be applying for a visitors visa next Monday, and as he has...

valjenkins on

What measures are being taken to identify and protect women and girls from beiing trafficked into the UK for sexual purposes? What extra measures will be taken in advance of the 2012 Olympic Games?

Meerjan on

My name is Mairaj Hashmi and I m Pakistani. One of my friend is living & working in London, UK and he is just 20 years old, this year in July. He wants to call his wife to London, but as per my information,...

shirwauk on

I would like to know your policy towards Somalia,and do YOU recognise the TfG?

Yaseen on

What is UK doing regarding the criminal activities and war crimes committed by Israel against the people of Gaza. It is a shame on anyone to stay silent, speacially in a position of power like a forign...

Gannon on

I was wondering what your views are on effects that ideology, events and people have had on influencing New Labours Foreign Policy. What if any has been the main influencing force and the effects that they...

kkfmak on

I am holder of british passport with BNO status, I have three questions to ask foreign secretary. Firstly, Is FCO website suitable for BNO status to get information about travelling advice or living ...

SALITH on

How can I be qualified to work as a diplomat/an employee of the fco? thank you.

netscape on

what is your polciy and FCO's for acknowledging (days) letters and for answerin (days)?

netscape on

Why is Ambassador Beckingham in Manila refusing to help British citizens?

MartinW on

Israel has currently increased its destruction of Palestinian housing in East Jerusalem, part of the occupied territory. How does the UK Government propose to support Switzerland's concern, as the Guardian...

indiansummer on

Aren't a lot of the problems in the Middle East and South Asia the result of some English Lord drawing lines on a map in the first half of the twentieth century? how can England get past that legacy?

indiansummer on

Good for you for talking to Al Assad. But do you think he'll ever bring democracy to Syria? Is that important these days?

Londontowner on

Which foreign leader has suprised you the most since you became Foreign Secretary?

applepie on

What are the main issues facing FCO at the moment?

JamesEB on

Universities are at the forefront of fostering cultural exchanges, bringing together people from different countries in the shared pursuit of knowledge. Here at the University of Leeds, many of the trade...

sarahsmith23 on

when obama inevitably takes the u.s to war with pakistan how do you intend to get us out the way?

Daniel on

I believe that the hostages in Somalia must be saved first. With over 2 million square miles of water and a handful of warships, this piracy is going to be more like hide and seek and the pirates would...

jeno1313 on

hello ! i am a 16 year old boy who lives in greece and has a special identity for aliens of hellenic descent but my nationality is albanian ! i would like to travel in england from 21 december till 28...

Lyndali on

What is your opinin about envirenment and human rights?

Yaseen on

Dear Mr Miliband I am a British citizen, But my parents live in Gaza, I want to be able to visit them in Gaza, which I am not allowed to, because of the Israeli imposed closure of Gaza, denying them...

Whistlebower on

Is it true that Embassy staff can only issue Passports and nothing else? If a member of Embassy staff is being uncoperative because they did something remiss in relation to you before is there anyone...

Galina on

The second anniversary of the Alexender Litvinenko's death hasn't brought the prominent result in the investigation case. Which actions do both countries need to take to gain the relevant resolution in...

Galina on

What's the stage of the relationship EU-Russia and what's the current British policy towards the Russia?

PaulWilliams on

Could I ask you to take urgent action to secure the release of human rights observer Andrew Muncie, who is being held illegally, and in appaling conditions, by the Israelis. Latest reports say that he...

MPritchard on

Will you please persuade European Ministers, before their meeting on the 8th and 9th December, to agree to send a rapid European peacekeeping force to the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect civilians? MONUC...

Harvey2 on

The situation in Sri Lanka appears to be getting even worse. While western countries and India appear to have abandoned attempts to persuade the government to call off its military offensive against the...

GabrielleCo on

Could you summarize specifically what the British Foreign Ministry currently seeks to achieve via the UN Security Council in the in the upcoming months towards the full resolution of the Georgia-Russia...

dangthaison on

I know that you have this position in UK government with the young age when comparing with other precursors.As for you, what is the most decisive distinctive component for you to have the most impact ...

dangthaison on

Have you ever thought that the role of UK in international problem, such as Gaza battle,.. is quite neutral and lost the decision? What are your feelings when you see the terrible situation during recent...

mike2003 on

Mr David, I have some questions regarding the changing landscape of the world geopolitics. Given the recent financial turmoil, which first started from the US, and the vivid failures in financial management...

llyznk1 on

Do you think democratisation can solbe insecurity problems faced by Middle Eastern states and societies? if yes, how? Regards

zewt112 on

Mr. Miliband, Seeing as the theme of the questioning is ‘Bringing Foreign Policy Home’, I would like to ask a question relating to the broadening of scope of our new strategic agenda. Taken as a...

barw67 on

هل صحيح ما يقال بان الاردن لا زالت تحت الوصاية البريطانيه وانه لا يستطيع ان يتصرف بثرواته الطبيعيه الاستراتيجيه كالنفط الا بعد انتهاء الوصايه في عام 2010 مع جزيل الشكر

kayyali on

اذا كانت ألمانيا تعاني من عقدة الذنب مع اليهود بسبب المحرقة ضدهم خلال الحرب العالمية الثانية فتحاول تقديم كل ما تستطيع من اموال وتعويضات ومواقف سياسيةداعمة لأسرائيل, فلماذا لا تشعر بريطانيا بنفس شعور...

kayyali on

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السيد وزير خارجية بريطانيا المحترم متى ستعترف بريطانيا بخطأها التاريخي بحق الشعب الفلسطيني حين أصدرت وعد بلفور ومنحت من خلاله وطناً قومياً لليهود على أرض فلسطين , وبالتالي تتحمل تبعات هذا القرار أدبياً...

meelad2003 on

السيد وزير الخارجيه الا تعتقد انه يجب على بريطانيا والاتحاد الاوربي اعادة النظر في دعمها المطلق لاسرائيل على الرغم من مسلسل الجرائم التي ترتكبها اسرائيل وان هاذا الدعم يولد كراهيه للموقف االبريطانيا...

hamzehsh1 on

Mr.David Miliband , I hope the change in your policy with Hezboallah is a step forward in U.K glimpse to the middle east . you know that U.K is responsible for establishing Israel , you should know...

IslamNasr on

Greetings: How does your government plan to handle the Arab-Israeli conflict in the next 2 years?

edinburgh81 on

Dear Mr. Miliband As a democratic person, do you believe that it is not only injustice, but it is regrettable to support FATEH and reject HAMAS the party who was elected by the people? Taking into...

mahmood on

معالي الوزير ما هي الدوافع والأسباب الحقيقية وراء ترحيل يهود روسيا وأوروبا الشرقية والتي كانت فكرة بريطانية إلى فلسطين في رسالة بلفور إلى اللورد روتشيلد في الثاني من نوفمبر/تشرين الثاني سنة 1917؟ ...

shream2005 on

لماذا نفذت المملكة المتحدة البند الخاص في وعد بلفور و الذي ينص على اقامة دولة يهودية في فلسطين و لكن لم تنفذ البند الثاني في نفس الوعد و هو عدم المساس باحقوق المدنية للشعب الفلسطيني في فلسطين حيث قامت...

rami101 on

Dear Mr. Miliband, Thank you for your hard work and for giving us the opportunity to ask you questions. I have a question: why should Jordanians trust the British foreign policy, given its absolute...

Farah87 on

Having read ample 18th century accounts of figures such as that of British controller-general of Egypt, Lord Cromer, I have been disillusioned by the Britain's history of political and cultural intervensionism...

Farah87 on

mdoofesh on

Mr. Miliband, The United Kingdom encourages a two-state solution for the Arab-Israeli conflict. The Jewish state was established on the basis of a British promise of a homeland. What specific state...

aerhil on

معالي الوزير تحية طيبة وبعد أرجوا أن تجيبني بصراحة وموضوعية حول ماذا فعلت بريطانيا من أجل إقامة الدولة الفلسطينية؟

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ahmadziad on

سعادة الوزير ، لقد كنتم الحليف الاستراتيجي للولايات المتحدة بحربها على العراق وذلك بوجود مزاعم بوجود اسلجة دمار شامل لدى النظام السابق للعراق والان وبعد مرور 8 سنوات لم يتم الاعلان عن وجود اي دليل قاطع...

Rawwash on

الوزير..... تعرفون ان الاردن هو واحة استقرار في الشرق الاوسط وسياسته تقوم على محاربة التطرف بكل انواعه و لهذه الاسباب لماذا لاتزيدون مساعداتكم المادية له

malik456 on

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم معالي السيد وزير الخارجية البريطانية ..بعد التحية أولا نرحب بكم في الأردن و نشكركم على هذه الزيارة .. ثانيا ، و ارجو أن يؤخذ هذا السؤال على شكل بادرة من القوى الدلوية...

arabianvoice on

تحية طيبة حضرة السيد وزير الخارجية البريطاني الا تعتقد بأن الاصرار على مصادرة حق الفلسطينيين بالدفاع عن أرضهم و دولتهم ..اما عن طريق وصف هذا الدفاع بالارهاب في المحافل الدولية و القانون الدولي ..أو...

jordanian on

معالي السيد وزير الخارجية البريطانية ..بعد التحية أولا نرحب بكم في الأردن و نشكركم على هذه الزيارة .. ثانيا ، و ارجو أن يؤخذ هذا السؤال على شكل بادرة من القوى الدلوية لتحمل مسؤولياتها ازاء العالم النامي...

waelaljabery on

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم wael question - part one معالي السيد وزير اخارجية البريطاني في الحرب الاسرائيلية الأخيرة على غزة وقف العالم أجمع مكتوف الأيدي بشكل تشمئز له الأنفس و تقشعر له الأبدان ...أطفال...

waelaljabery on

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم wael question - part tow معالي السيد وزير اخارجية البريطاني في الواقع ، و رغم العديد من زيارات الخارجيات العربية للولايات المتحدة و لمجلس الأمن الدولي و بريطانيا، الا أن ...

waelaljabery on

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم wael question - part three معالي السيد وزير اخارجية البريطاني يبقى السؤال الذي يحير الكثيرين في عالمنا العربي ، من مواطنين عرب ..و حول العالم من مهتمين بقضايا الساعة ..و ...

waeljordan on

بما أن الأردن هو الشق التوأم لفلسطين أعتقد أنه من واجبنا أن نسأل عن مصير اخوتنا هناك ببساطة معالي الوزير .. ما الدور الدبلوماسي و القانوني و السياسي الذي تعتقد بأن لدكم يجب أن يقوم به ليكون...

arabissue on

هل تعتقــــدون بأن على الفلسطينييـــن أن يعيشـــوا 60 عـــامـــا أخـــرى ينتظرون فيها حلا جـــذريا للقضيـــة الفلسطينية ؟ و اذا كنتم تتفـــاءلون ازاء الــــدولة الفلسطـــينية المستقـــلة فمـــا هـــو ...

afafahmad on

First of all welocme to jordan. My question is : What is the role that UK is expected to play in the region? Would be willing to launch a new phase of indepent action in which it can paly a seperate...

freedom on

...أولا لماذا تنتهج بريطانيا منهجا تعتمد فيه على فصل النخب عن القاعدة الشعبية فهل تعتقدون بأن ابعاد القادة عن شعوبهم باسم البروتوكلات و المراسم ..و غير ذلك من الشكليات التي لن تعيد حقوقا أو تنصف مظلوما...

lights on

ما هو الجديد في زيارة معاليكم و الذي يبتعد عما ورد في الأسألة السابقة ؟ ما الذي ستقدمه بريطانيا للقضية الفلسطينية (الحل القائم على أساس الدولتين ) كما يقول الملك عبد الله الثاني ...أعتقد أن أحدا لا...

smarttarget on

MR.DAVIED, THEY SPEAK, WHEN PEOPLE FELT HOW MUCH HARMFULL THE MISTAKE DID TO OTHERS, THEN THESE GUILTY FEELING CHANGE THEM TO BE GOOD FOR THE PEOPLE ALREADY HURTED, THIS INCASE THE ONE DID THAT MISTAKE...

has981 on

Why did the UK represented by the Prime Minister Mr. Brown (after the last Israeli offence on Gazza) restated it's commitment to Israel's security despite the huge amount of casuaities in civilians on...

sameer on

Mr.Minister the world refused in the past to negotiate with Hamasgovernment because it didnt recognize Israel, my qustionn is do u have the courage as civilized nations to do the same with new Israeli...

khalid1982 on

Why isnt there a visa waiver between UK and Jordan as is that between most European countries (including UK) and the countries of Latin America? Although the countries of South America have the same income...

FAYEQALN on

معالي الوزير،مامدى تأثير جذور معاليكم اليهودية على مصداقيتكم في التعامل مع القضية الفلسطينية بشكل خاص.ولا تعتقدون بأن بريطانيا بأرثها الاستعماري والتي قامت بدورها باحتلال فلسطين وتقديمها لليهود بأن عليها...

halaadwan on

Mr. Secretary , your Israeli counterpart has recently stated that Israel was not bound by the Annapolis commitments to pursue the creation of a Palestinian state and the new Israeli Prime Minister rejects...

emranashour on

سيادة الوزير , هل تعتقد ان بريطانيا مسؤولة من الناحية الأخلاقية والسياسية عن معاناة الشعب الفلسطيني وكيف يمكن تعويض الشعب الفلسطيني عن معاناتة

sadwairi on

السيد وزير الخارجية المحترم الكثيرين يتساءلون عن القضية الفلسطينية واغلبهم يقولون ان بريطانيا هي السبب وبالتالي يطالبون ليس بطرد اسرائيل وانما يتساءلون عن التعويض ان قرار انشاء الدولة الاسرائيلية ...

jordan on

jordan at Apr 07 2009 12:00:00 AM : In 1948 the UN General Assembly passed Resolution 194 on the Question of Palestine,...

saffahdytec on

Mr. David, Why we can't touch the cooperation between Jordan and UK in the education feilds? I mean you are not providing assistentships for the Jordanian students in UK. Students can get scholarships...

rumzitesdell on

If you were Jordanian, how would you respond to the UK foreign secretary visiting Jordan Second, if you want to improve relations, bring a popular EPL team with you next time for a scrimmage against...

fcoadmin on

Foreign Secretary David Miliband answers five questions put to him from members of the public in Jordan.

Paul1953uk on

Israel politicians and army personnel should be investigated for war crimes in respect of the recent tradgedy in Gaza. What steps are you taking to bring these people to a court of law so that they can...

Paul1953uk on

Why does the British Government support a two state solution for Palestine. Why do we not consider a one state solution? The two state solution envisages the current Israeli state and a state for Palestine...

wolveschris on

hi, i have a friend that lives in azad kashmir, he has been married to a woman for a number of years born in uk and his son was born in uk, his wife has not been in contact with him for over 10 months,...

PaineLives on

I am deeply concerned that you meeting Avigdor Lieberman tomorrow. This is a man who has made extraordinary racist statements, as I am sure you are well aware. Do you appreciate that in granting him ...

spatriarca on

Mr Milliband, As you know Consular services in Europe have just been reorganised and focused in Duesseldorf. This leaves the large ex-pat comunity in Vienna without local support. On the website it says:...

vickyrajpal on

Dear Sir, This is my own experience, I am starnded in India from last may'2008 as I got damaged my passport. Even though I got my new passport and applied for Returning Resident Visa in May'2008 and ...

vluntmustard on

WHY HAVEN'T YOU DONE ANYTHING ABOUT THE SIMON BURKE CASE. We reply on you to protect your citizens and be there to provide representation when we're abroad. You do not lift a finger unless you are forced...

vluntmustard on

chloemyp on

i got to a school that is in special measures and the reason for this is it is seen as a failing school, this is because its in a deprived area adn the students have little to no primary school education....

JulesatHome on

What steps are being taken to prevent mentally ill Akmal Shaikh being executed in China?

hadiahmad on

Dear david miliband i used to live in uk for 7 years iam from iraq i have appled for uk visa in amman under my wife she is british citizen this is my amman ref no .154074. 31/8/2009 i have appled for...

derekk on

Do you plan to answer anymore questions from other counties? I imagine that some Zimbabweans might like to ask you a few things.

anti-janus on

Why is it important for the Chinese to take account of a drug smugglers supposed medical condition whilst the British Government take no notice of the certified medical condition of a British Citizen ...

Thesauce237 on

What does it mean to be British?

bridget on

Do you believe that the British public are behind the government in its objectives on Afghanistan?

m.j.davis on

Will you be listening to the Russians before and during the conference? They might not have had a legitimate reason to invade but it doesn't make the lessons they learnt any less relevant, does it?

ts290 on

I would like to bring the Foreign Secretary's attention to the recent development with regard to Karzai's choice of cabinet. Given the sensitivity of recent election which to large extent was motivated...

hollyy on

Do you think the Government should do anything to increase the British publics awareness of poverty in Afghanistan, and what is being done to help? Or are we only supposed to be interested in the military...

ittaskforce on

Are you satisfied with the cooperation of governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan in war against terrorism?

Rassa on

Are the NATO allied countries committing towards Afghanisation (Afghanistani) or towards Tribalisation (tribalism) Talibanisation (Fundamentalisation) of Afghanistan? Why the UK Government...

roneshdhawra on

The Taliban forces seem to have now moved from destabilizing Afghanistan and into Pakistan. What is the UK's plans in this regard? Are the allies going to slowly move into Pakistan eventually?

roneshdhawra on

Mr Milliband, any ambitions to one day occupy 10 Downing Street?

Al_okullah on

DO the Taliban like Bananas? Should we only deal with Talibananas?

English on

Why don't we buy the opium instead of burning it? There is a world shortage of medical opium. Buying it from Afghan farmer would establish good relations rather than the opposite caused by current strategy...

narnoGP on

Are there any circumstances in which the Taleban will NOT have representatives in a democratic government in post war afghanistan if they gain enough votes in an election eg what views would mean they...

Flo es Tsai on

Poverty is a huge problem in Afghanistan and contributes to the situation. We hear a lot about the UK's military plans and objectives in Afghanistan, but hear less and less about development plans and...

Victor Raica on

1. When will the Islamic ideology and laws that the terrorists use to justify their atrocities be fully analyzed and discussed by the the people in charge, both in the UK and elsewhere? 2. Is it conceivable...

itsmattsmith on

You recently said "the politics is as important as the military" and that success will be measured by the number of Afghans living peacefully within the constitution. What political strategy for Afghanistan...

swest on

President Obama has said that we will have a draw down of troops from Afghanistan in 18 months. Learning from the Russian occupation of Afghanistan and the Korean War will Afghanistan now been seen in...

alpaslan1974 on

1) 2010 is largely considered to be a critical year to reverse the downward spiral in Afghanistan. Reconciliation with Taliban and other extremist groups is no doubt an area where headway should...

Poppy Jr on

Since the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the icon country of the Muslim Sunnis of the world and that is also the same religion of Talibans. Is there any plan to allow the saudi government to play a role ...

Rana.J on

During Afghanistan Conference, a side meeting on Yemen will be held. I am a Yemeni student in the UK and have been in touch with other Yemeni youth inside and outside the country to voice out our concerns....

J A Khan on

Do you really think Hamid Karzai has any control on Afghanistan? He cannot even control his own party or the parliament. All his nominations (second time) for the cabinet have been more or less rejected....

Jake Walker on

We are led to believe that one of the major goals of our efforts in Afghanistan is to break the Taleban's control of their major source of funding - the poppy fields and opium trade. If this is the case...

mike on

What constitutes victory in Afghanistan?

lydiap on

Afghanistan is the world’s second leading recipient of humanitarian aid, yet $185 million of the UN’s Humanitarian Action Plan remained unfunded in 2009 (the UK contributing only 1.5% of the total funds...

Tahera N. on

Do you think President Hamid Karzi will be able to provide a stable situation in Afghanistan with his new cabinet? Mr President H.Karzi has possessed the president chair through corruption; do you think...

davidbuttle on

Do you really believe that the Taliban now have Iranian backing, despite the prior open hostility an near conflict between them?

timlongs on

Do you think it is a little hypocritical that we are trying to enforce democracy in Afghanistan by weakening ours in going into war there?

Sania on

Sir,Why oo you think that war is the only solution of problems in Afganistan and to control Talibans when it seems in-effective until now?Why you do not consider table talks with Talibans and people of...

anjellojothi on

Dear Sir, Greetings. Are we really interested in restoring HUMAN DIGNITY which is nearly lost in the recent times in Afghanistan? Do you include all the sections of people in getting the opinions before...

Philippa on

In what ways is the London conference facilitating meaningful engagement with civil society? Participation and transparency are the hallmarks of good governance and sustainable development. How are you...

earose on

How has prosecution of the war on terror affected Britain's relationship with the U.S.?

balajilnvn on

The Indian Govt. is one of the largest providers of civilian assistance to Afghanistan. Will UK recognize the role of India and ensure greater role for training the Afghan National Army and Police without...

peaceramin on

The absence of a functioning visa section in your embassy in Kabul is contrary to your claims of rebuilding that country. Afghan students and citizens experience many dangers coming to Pakistan to obtain...

M. Fahim on

NO PROUD BRITISH/EU OR US CITIZEN WOULD EVER ALLOW TIMOTHY MCVEIGHS, DR HAROLD SHIPMANS, KARADICS, IAN HANTLEYS AND SIDIQUE KHANS TO BE IMPORTED AND IMPOSED INTO BRITISH OR EU PARLIAMENT OR US CONGRESS...

M. Fahim on

Why do the US and NATO still ignore and not destroy the terrorists incubators in Pakistan?

Sir8ob on

How can UK Plc get out of debt considering our borrowing perpetually increases to cover existing debt? Why will this issue not be dealt with?(i refer you to ludwig von mises) Why does the British Government...

Rassa on

Dear Sir David Miliband; 1. Why are the NATO allied countries committing towards the Tribalisation and Talibanisation of Afghanistan; even though they are aware that this will...

wojnino on

Why are none of the PRT Media and Communications staff not professionally PR trained? Does he think that this has had a negative impact on the UK public's perception of what is being done to help the ...

Rassa on

 Why is Karzai not accountable for exciting hate crime and legalizing gender discrimination for example: signing the anti-feminism law and pardoning criminals and rapists) that allows the criminals to...

Harry Kelly on

The Afghanistan conflict has been ongoing for over 8 years now with civilian Afghan casualties numbering many thousands along with the losses of our own and other military personnel. In plain terms,...

gharriman on

Foregin Decretary Is it a mjor objective to continue our Western occupation of this country, and to especiallly concentrate on S/E Pakistan boarderregions in order for the long planned Trans Afghan ...

Rassa on

Is it possible to divide this buffer zone Afghanistan into two zones north Afghanistan and south Afghanistan like north Korea and South Korea and bring its native religion back (Zoroastrian).

nasirmanan on

dear sir ! i just wanted to know if the members of afghan community are allowed to take part in the conference ? i mean in the conference on afghanistan . many thanks

Nasir on

Dear Mr. Secretary, Why the other NATO member states like Germany, France, UK or non NATO states like China, Russia do not put more pressure on Pakistan to take action against the Taliban and Al Qaida??...

Naim on

Dear Sir Are you considering any military action inside Pakistan soil as the real nest and the root of Alqada laying there rather than villages of Afghanistan. Also are you monitoring the the money ...

Brian_665 on

Why is not more pressure being placed on NATO allies to actively take part in the war against the Taliban, rather than sitting on their bums in their firebases, trying to avoid it?

Willem on

Have you learnt the lessons from the three previous wars in afganistan? When are is the government stop going to chase this silly notion of installing democracy and get on with redevelopement, after...

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No alternative for farmers in Afghanistan is as profitable as growing poppies and policies to reduce their production seem to have failed spectaculary. So why is the UK goverment so dismissive to the viable...

manabahl on

Is India invited for the conference, if not, then its a big mistake as India has played a key role in development?

faridallime on

What measures are being taken to tackel the issue of corruption within the afghan government?

BritishAfgha on

Sir, dont you think that it is the Pakistani ISI is fuding directing, do master minding and fuding Taliban and Al Qaida using some of Western countries money which are aimed to the Goverment of Pakistan...

Baloch on

Sir, Dont you think the idea of stable and prosperous Afghanistan is not feasable unless Balochistan is liberated from Pakistan?

AndrewM on

What exactly is the purpose of our being in Afghanistan? We always hear "it is to protect the UK", but I'm not aware that Afghanistan are about to invade the UK. We seem to be giving them good reason ...

Firoz on

Dear David, Probably the issue of landmines, ERW and cluster munition has been considered as topic of discussion for the conference. I would really like to draw your and our president's attention to...

Naveed on

Is it possible that the international community in there new strategy toward Afghanistan, decides on a step by step goals to be acheived by the government. since the Afghan government is preparing ambisious...

conde on

Is there a real chance to split the Taliban? Will any inclusion of the Taliban in the Afghan government compromise its respect of human rights such as women's rights, etc?

DaveK on

Why don't we take the obvious move to divide the dedicated extremist Taliban members from their base of support in the rural farming community: nationalise the Afghan Opium industry. For a fraction of...

zalmy on

Why Taliban agine in afghanistan ? ISI ?

Shah Mahmood on

Mr. Miliband, Afghans and the world are fighting a joint war in Afghanistan and we are talking about winning the hearts and minds of Afghans. Can you please comment if the following might be useful...

Zara on

You say that we are in Afganistan so to protect our cities from terror attacks by the Talebans and Al- Queda. How much of conclusive evidence do you have that it is infact the Islamic extremists ( and...

Warwick on

Lasting Taliban Reconciliation or Short Term Divide & Rule? Last year you outlined UK policy as supporting reconciliation of the Taliban. Since 2001 this has been conducted with increasingly limited...

Sarahwvon on

Why is the perspective of Afghan women not being addressed in this conference? A report in the Associated Press of Pakistan highlights the potential key contributions that Afghan women could make to these...

cathy62 on

Gordon Brown said that withdrawal of our troops in Afghan was dependant on the Afghan president getting to grips with the corruption within his goverment and of getting Afghan security forces up to scratch....

A. Hamed on

Mr. Miliband, What is different in London Conference that has not been discussed in previous Conferences on Afghanistan? Paris Conference and many other Talks on Afghanistan over the past nine years ...

Pilot on

If the southern secession movement in Yemen succeeded, and a Republic of Southern Yemen re-emerged, similar to the pre-1990 arrangement, would the United Kingdom aim to utilize international forums to...

Rocky on

It's a fact to know that British government is the devil around world. For centuries the government has attacked other countries and occupied illegally. A couple of days ago the capital of Afghanistan...

kashaziz on

What is your stance on drone attacks in Pakistan and civilian casualities from them?

ali on

Why agine Taliban come to shear power with afghan Goverment ? Eight years ago they were in afghanistan .Afghan pepale hat these crimnals and unedgcute groeb.Afghan s knows who cruiat them.so if you are...

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Exactly how many foreign forces in addition to US troops will be committed as part of the surge? Which strategy will these troops be using?