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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 25 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 October 2022. It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Australia: Security

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure the security of Australia in the context of China's military presence in the Solomon Islands.

Answer

As set out in the Integrated Review (March 2021), the UK is committed to and strategically focussed on the Indo-Pacific. Our close partnership with Australia is an important part of this, and we regularly discuss Indo-Pacific collaboration at senior official and Ministerial levels. The UK also works with Solomon Islands and our other partners across the Pacific to support peace and prosperity for the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71067
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Australia China Security Solomon Islands
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk