Firstly, the United Kingdom condemns terrorist attacks in the region, including the increased use of IEDs, and the use of blockades to disrupt trade and isolate communities.

Regional unity is critical for addressing the growing security challenges and tackling transnational threats.

The UK encourages all parties to remain committed to prioritising security, growth and prosperity across the region.

We stress the need for careful consideration of external security partners, not all of whom share these goals.

We welcome the agreements between ECOWAS and the AES, which protect the strong tradition of West African cooperation and will bring benefits to citizens of the region, including freedom of movement and ease of trade.

We urge the countries of the region to extend this constructive ap

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