In the Lords

My Lords, I am grateful to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans for tabling this hugely important and timely debate.

I thank the noble Viscount for raising that point. I certainly would not want to pretend to be an expert on either country.

We condemn all violence across Nigeria, including the recent kidnapping in Kaduna state and the murder of Fr. Isaac Achi in Niger state.

The UK supports the Peruvian Government and constitutional order. We welcome dialogue to calm the ongoing protests.

The UK supports the Peruvian Government and constitutional order.

China is a significant partner for many countries, including through the Belt and Road Initiative.

The UK enjoys a strong relationship with the African Union (AU), collaborating effectively across a range of shared priorities such as peace

The African Union (AU) is Africa's foremost multilateral body and a key strategic partner for many UK priorities.

The UK and the African Union (AU) enjoy a strong relationship, collaborating effectively across a range shared priorities.

The African Union (AU) maintains external partnerships with many organisations, regional bodies and countries: (1) China is one of those cou