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Written question asked by Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 February 2022. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 February 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Guinea-Bissau: Security

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to support (a) security sector reform, (b) inclusive governance and (c) security against organised crime in Guinea-Bissau.

Answer

The UK remains committed to supporting democratic institutions in West Africa. We work closely with the international community, including through multilateral forums and regional bodies, to support Guinea-Bissau to tackle issues related to security, governance and organised crime. The UK will continue to support the leading role that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) plays in promoting regional stability, including in Guinea-Bissau.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116897
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Organised crime Politics and government Security Guinea-Bissau
Link
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