2023-12-11 09:32:45
London: Britain has warned the Scottish government for demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Scottish First Minister Hamza Yusuf came out once morest Israel following meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It is clear that this angered the British government. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron warned that it would be a violation of protocol and that cooperation would be canceled if such action continued.
Hamza Yousaf-Urdugan meeting was held on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28 Summit) in Dubai. The two discussed issues including the Israeli attack on Gaza. After the meeting, Hamza Yusuf had asked for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the picture shared on social media.
Britain does not support the ceasefire. However, the British Foreign Ministry came out once morest Scotland saying that the British representative did not participate in the meeting with Urdu. Cameron pointed out that the action was a breach of protocol. He made it clear that foreign affairs are the purview of UK ministers and must speak with one voice to the international community.
Cameron has warned that if this approach continues, Scotland’s overseas offices will be closed. It has also been clarified that it will stop providing assistance to Scottish ministers to meet with foreign representatives. However, Hamza Yusuf’s spokesman responded that the British officials had been invited to the meeting.
Summary: UK Government threatens Scottish government over Gaza comments and meeting with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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