Source · Select Committees · Foreign Affairs Committee
Recommendation 3
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Accepted
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Avoid prioritising Indo-Pacific engagement at the expense of commitments in the Middle East.
Conclusion
While we support a stronger foreign policy focus on the Indo-Pacific region, it should not be achieved at the expense of regions where we have historic and pressing commitments, in particular the Middle East.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government agrees, stating the Integrated Review Refresh already clearly identifies the Middle East as a geographic priority integral to UK interests, confirming existing policy aligns with the committee's view.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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18. The Government agrees and welcomes the Committee’s support for its increased economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. The Indo-Pacific is the engine of global growth; expected to account for 54% of global GDP growth between 2021 and 2050. The UK aims to capitalise on its growth and dynamism to support UK prosperity.
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