G20 Summit 2027: Objectives

Lord Mohammed of Tinsley Excerpts

Thursday 17th September 2026 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

We are committed to improving the rights of women on the global stage. This issue has been raised at the UN General Assembly and it will be one that the Government return to regularly.

[Lord Mohammed of Tinsley (LD)]

My Lords, although we have, sadly, reduced our overseas development aid budget, we nevertheless have this leadership role. Would the Minister at least consider joining with other countries to pool our resources to make sure that we look after the most needy places in the world—whether it is Afghanistan, Sudan or, in particular, Palestine and Gaza—or at least commit to, in the long term, returning to 0.7% commitment? It also benefits our defence and security when we invest in overseas development aid?

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

The Government are committed to the 0.7% commitment on a long-term basis, when fiscal circumstances allow. We will continue to work collaboratively across international partnerships to ensure that our spending is focused on where it can have the greatest impact, supporting the most vulnerable and advancing our modern development approach.