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Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Balkans and Ukraine: Security

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Security and Defence Partnership outlined in HCWS1114 on 1 December 2025, how the Government intends to ensure that cooperation on tackling hybrid threats, supporting Ukraine, and promoting stability in the Western Balkans will be maintained and strengthened without a bilateral SAFE agreement.

Answer

The matters raised by the Rt Hon Member are primarily for the Cabinet Office who were responsible for the written statement to which her questions refer, and the Ministry of Defence who are the responsible department for defence industrial matters.

We however continue to deepen and strengthen our cooperation with the EU on a range of related matters - including in tackling hybrid threats - via our new Security and Defence Partnership. Our relationships through NATO of course remain the bedrock of our security and defence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104697
Session
2024-26
Related items
Statement on UK-EU Relations
Monday, 1 December 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Ukraine Security Balkans UK relations with EU Security action for Europe
Link
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