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What major role did Peter Carington play in Margaret Thatcher's first government?

  • Negotiating the Lancaster House Agreement

  • Serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer

  • Leading international relations

  • Being a defence strategist

Answer

Negotiating the Lancaster House Agreement was Peter Carington's key role in Margaret Thatcher's first government. This agreement, reached in 1979, granted Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe, independence and ended the Rhodesian Bush War. Carington, as Foreign Secretary, played a crucial role in mediating between the warring parties and crafting a peaceful resolution, paving the way for Zimbabwe's transition to an independent nation.
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