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United States Africa Command

Asked by Mark PritchardConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 May 2025UIN 51340

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will have discussions with his US counterpart on the (a) strategic contribution of Red Sea region and (b) the potential merits of retaining the United States Africa Command.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Secretary of State for Defence has regular engagements with the US Secretary of Defense where they discuss a range of topics including Red Sea security. The UK Ministry of Defence also undertakes frequent engagement with US AFRICOM on a range of issues.

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