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<p>In the aftermath of the coup attempt we have emphasised the need for Turkey to
respect human rights, including press freedom, and the rule of law. It is vital that
the Turkish Government’s response to the coup attempt be demonstrably lawful and measured,
and undertaken in line with Turkey’s international obligations. The Minister of State
for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt Hon. Friend the Member for Rutland and
Melton (Sir Alan Duncan) reiterated these messages to senior Turkish interlocutors,
including President Erdogan, during his visit to Turkey on 19 October. We will continue
to engage with the Turkish Government at all levels on these issues, and to monitor
the situation closely.</p>
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