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Commonwealth Secretariat

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 50067

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has met the Commonwealth Secretary General since her appointment in March 2025.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign Secretary met with Shirley Botchwey in her capacity as Secretary-General elect during January and at Commonwealth Day in March. The Minister for Africa has met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General twice since she took office on 1 April 2025.

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