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Conclusion of David Cameron's Middle East tour

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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, concluded his Middle East tour with a meeting in Istanbul on Friday, where he met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

David Cameron and Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani

David Cameron and Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani

The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, concluded his Middle East tour with a meeting in Istanbul on Friday, where he met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Mr. Cameron's tour took him to Israel, Ramallah, and Qatar, where he held discussions with Emir Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani.

The tour primarily focused on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the efforts to enhance food aid to Gaza.

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