Debate contribution: International Relations Strategy

Debate contribution by Mr Danny Donnelly on 8 December 2025.

MLA: Mr Danny Donnelly
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 8 December 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: International Relations Strategy
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5284626

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Without wishing to extend the seasonal metaphors, that is Christmas fudge. The Economy Minister is in China. Does the deputy First Minister accept that such overseas engagements are happening without an Executive-agreed framework and that the lack of strategy is potentially damaging to Northern Ireland at a time when clarity and agreement are urgently needed on the approach to handling issues such as human rights?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1863/22-27.

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