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Sub-Saharan Africa: Economic Growth

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 December 2025UIN 93866

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her counterparts in sub-Saharan Southern Africa on economic growth.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The promotion of economic growth, investment and trade is a key priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and forms a regular and essential part of our engagement with counterparts across the world, including in Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, Australia and Canada.

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