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Commonwealth: Defence

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 7672

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen defence cooperation between the United Kingdom and members of the Commonwealth.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

As set out in the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the UK Ministry of Defence is taking a more deliberate, targeted and coherent approach to deepening its international relationships with a range of allies and partners, including members of the Commonwealth.

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