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United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy Programme
28 January 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement announces the appointment of Parliamentarians to the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy programme.
Action Requested
The Secretary of State has appointed 32 Parliamentarians covering 79 markets to support UK business growth abroad, break into new markets, and attract inward investment. They will complement the work of Ambassadors and High Commissioners in their respective markets.
Key Facts
- 32 Parliamentarians have been appointed to the United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy programme.
- The roles are unpaid and voluntary with cross-party membership from both Houses.
- The Envoys cover 79 markets across various regions including North Africa, Egypt, Southern Africa, Morocco, Francophone West Africa, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, East Africa, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and ASEAN, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, Türkiye, Ukraine, Switzerland & Lichtenstein, Azerbaijan and Central Asia, Jordan, Kuwait and Palestine Territories, Pakistan, Mexico, Southern Cone, Commonwealth Caribbean, Andean region, Brazil, Central America, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.
- The new title reflects the Envoys’ duties in representing the whole United Kingdom.
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