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East Africa: Food Insecurity

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 15 January 2026UIN 102128

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent engagement His Majesty’s Government has had with IGAD about a) food security and b) regional stability in East Africa.

Answered by Chris Elmore

We remain in regular contact with members of IGAD on a range of regional issues, including through the UK's Representative to IGAD based in Djibouti.

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