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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2024. It was answered by Catherine West (Labour) on Friday, 8 November 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Pacific Ocean Islands: Diplomatic Relations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his counterparts in the Pacific region on the potential merits of upgrading Honorary Consulates in (a) the Solomon Islands, (b) Vanuatu and (c) Tuvalu to High Commissions.

Answer

The UK has High Commissions with accredited resident High Commissioners in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, the latter of which was opened in 2019. The UK High Commissioner to Fiji is also the accredited non-resident High Commissioner to Tuvalu. The UK does not have Honorary Consulates in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu or Tuvalu.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12034
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Diplomatic relations Vanuatu Solomon Islands Tuvalu
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk