Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 55698
South Africa: Foreign Relations
Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 9 June 2025
Question
Graeme Downie
Labour — Dunfermline and Dollar
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to meet with the South African Minister for Defence and Military Veterans.
Answer
Al CarnsWe are actively engaged in enhancing bilateral defence ties with South Africa. The Defence Secretary looks forward to meeting his South African counterpart when the opportunity arises.