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National Security Adviser: China

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 3 September 2025UIN 71156

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister authorised the National Security Advisor to meet with the Chinese Foreign Minister in Beijing on 14 July 2025.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The National Security Adviser discusses a wide range of national security matters with the Prime Minister. The Government does not routinely comment on the meetings of the National Security Adviser, which are often sensitive in nature.

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