Helen McEntee: “At home obviously I’m bringing forward legislation that will support that ban on goods in the occupied territories, and…”

This visit is about deepening our relationships with key partners, supporting international efforts for peace and stability, and creating new opportunities for trade, investment and cooperation.

Our Gulf partners have been directly impacted by the conflict and have demonstrated commendable restraint in the face of Iranian attacks.

I have ensured that this new strategy includes specific provisions for these types of projects, along with ones that promote the inclusion and development of women in civic society.

The more that we have these illegal settlements continuing in the way they are - they are permanent settlements, these are not encampments or towns, these are towns and villages and cities that are being developed - the longer this goes…