Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and the UK’s foreign policy priorities

In her first major speech as the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs, Liz Truss outlines her areas of focus and the UK’s foreign policy priorities.

The UK Foreign Secretary talks about the UK’s primary foreign policy objectives for 2022 and beyond, setting out how the UK is trying to build a ‘network of liberty’ around the world.

She speaks about now being the time for the free world to fight back, and to use the power of economics and technology to promote freedom not fear, that the world needs to embrace an age of ideas, influence, and inspiration.

Following the speech, a Q&A session expands on her central points.

This event forms part of Chatham House’s ongoing work on the UK’s role in the world.

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