On the recordJune 27, 2026
I think it's really welcome that they put the UK in a leadership position as to the priority it gives to fragile and conflict-affected fragile states.
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David Miliband
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bbc.co.ukI think it's really welcome that they put the UK in a leadership position as to the priority it gives to fragile and conflict-affected fragile states.
Commenting on UK development assistance priorities.
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