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Diplomatic Service: Diplomatic Relations

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 January 2025UIN 25160

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to balance the level of consular support it provides citizens abroad and the need to maintain diplomatic relations with host countries.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Strong bilateral relations are essential to enable the FCDO to support British nationals overseas. This government is committed to building broad and deep relationships with countries across the globe to enable us to pursue our international priorities, including support for British nationals overseas.

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