Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2023. It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 November 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Papua New Guinea and Pacific Ocean Islands: Official Visits

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he plans to make official visits to (a) Papua New Guinea, (b) Solomon Islands and (c) Tuvalu.

Answer: There are no immediate plans for an FCDO Minister to visit the countries listed. The former Foreign Secretary visited Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands in April, where he met with heads of government and made clear the UK's intention to develop partnerships with Pacific Island Countries that deliver on their priorities. The Minister for the Indo-Pacific attended the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in November, and our accredited High Commissioner visited Tuvalu in August. The UK is committed to sustained and long-term engagement with Pacific Island Countries through senior ministerial engagement and our High Commissions in the region.

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