Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 36814
Soft Power
Tabled: 10 March 2025
Answered: 20 March 2025
Question
Damien Egan
Labour — Bristol North East
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of UK soft power in advancing Britain’s diplomatic interests.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerSoft power is crucial to our standing in the world: it fosters friendships, builds relationships, supports efforts to strengthen the rule of law internationally, and drives our own growth and prosperity. But we need to use it more effectively. This is why...
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