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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Indo-Pacific Region: UK Relations

Tuesday 26 October 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK is strengthening relationships in the Indo-Pacific region to promote a free and secure environment.
  • Includes working with allies to build economic partnerships and undertaking joint military exercises as part of the carrier strike group.
  • UK advocates for peaceful resolution through constructive dialogue in response to Chinese military activities near Taiwan.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rob Butler
Defence Foreign Affairs
Context

The question arises from concerns over security and economic stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Question

What steps she is taking to strengthen UK relations in the Indo-Pacific region. This includes working with allies, building economic partnerships, and undertaking joint military exercises as part of the carrier strike group.

Answer from Elizabeth Truss

We are strengthening our relationships to promote a free and secure Indo-Pacific. That includes working with like-minded allies to build strong economic partnerships, undertaking joint military exercises as part of the carrier strike group, which I visited this week, and securing accession to the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific diplomatic efforts to ensure stability were not detailed.

How: Working With Allies, Economic Partnerships

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Q2 Rob Butler
Foreign Affairs
Context

Recent Chinese military flights near Taiwan have raised security concerns. China's statements about reunification and its actions in Hong Kong are cited as reasons for concern.

Question

Given the recent increase of Chinese military jets staging incursions into Taiwan's air defence identification zone, along with China's repeated statements on reunification which Taiwan rejects, and considering China's record in Hong Kong, what diplomatic efforts is my right hon. Friend making to strengthen UK relations in order to ensure regional stability?

Answer from Elizabeth Truss

The large number of Chinese military flights near Taiwan at the beginning of October are not conducive to peace and stability in the region. We advocate for peaceful resolution through constructive dialogue, and our work through the carrier strike group and security partnerships contributes to regional peace.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific diplomatic efforts were not detailed.

How: Peaceful Resolution, Constructive Dialogue

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