Huw condemns Belarus' aviation piracy

Local MP Huw Merriman has condemned Belarus' 'shocking' act of aviation piracy. 

In an Urgent Statement by the Foreign Secretary, Huw asked the Government to call on the  International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) to re-assess whether Belarus was fit for membership of such an esteemed international organisation. 

The Foreign Secretary committed to working with international partners to use the mechanisms and levers within ICAO to ensure a robust response to Belarus' actions. 

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