August 24, 2021
2 mins read

Johnson appoints 10 new trade envoys to boost business

Trade Envoys are parliamentarians appointed by the Prime Minister, drawn from both Houses and across the political spectrum…reports Asian Lite News.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed ten trade envoys who will boost British business in dynamic markets such as Australia, Brazil and Canada.

The new appointees include Lord Botham, David Mundell MP and Conor Burns MP.

The Government already has trade envoys in more than 60 countries, drawn from a cross-section of parties, with Baroness Hoey, Stephen Timms MP, Lord Walney and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP being appointed in this round.

Lord Botham has been appointed to Australia; Baroness Hoey appointed to Ghana; Stephen Timms MP appointed to Switzerland and Liechtenstein; David Mundell MP appointed to New Zealand; Mark Eastwood MP appointed to Pakistan; Marco Longhi MP appointed to Brazil; Conor Burns MP appointed to Canada; Lord Walney [John Woodcock] appointed to Tanzania; Felicity Buchan MP appointed to Iceland and Norway; Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP appointed to Cameroon, in addition to his role as Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Egypt.

International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, said: “Our Trade Envoys play a key role in delivering our ambitious global trade agenda, and I am delighted the Prime Minister has appointed ten Trade Envoys who will boost opportunities for British businesses in some of the world’s fastest growing markets.

“By boosting exports, promoting inward investment and creating high-value, high-paying jobs, our Trade Envoys will help us build back better from Covid-19, ensuring every part of the UK benefits from our trade strategy.”

Trade Envoys are parliamentarians appointed by the Prime Minister, drawn from both Houses and across the political spectrum. The roles are unpaid and voluntary. These new appointments bring the total number of Trade Envoys who help support the UK’s trade and investment agenda to 36, covering 76 different countries.

Minister of State for Trade Policy, Greg Hands, said: “From Norway to New Zealand, Pakistan to Brazil, our Trade Envoys will help increase UK trade with some of the world’s most exciting and dynamic markets and showcase the UK as a great place to invest.”

ALSO READ-Brexit Britain Snubs India; No trade envoy for India

READ MORE-No 10 urged to name Indian Trade Envoy

Previous Story

UK signs deal with Pfizer/BioNTech for 35mn vaccines

Next Story

Afghan woman gives birth to ‘baby girl’ onboard US evacuation flight

Latest from -Top News

WUC Intensifies Global Call for Uyghur Justice

WUC delegation undertook a week-long advocacy tour in Germany, where it met with Turkish NGOs and community leaders….reports Asian Lite News The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has published its monthly brief, strengthening

India Urges Bangladesh to Act on Minority Attacks

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged the Yunus government to probe extremist attacks on minorities….reports Asian Lite News India on Friday criticised recent comments by Bangladesh’s Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, asserting that

Jaffar Express Targeted Yet Again

blast happened at a distance of one kilometre from the Sultan Kot railway station….reports Asian Lite News At least seven injured as blast hits Quetta-bound Jaffar Express in Sindh’s Shikarpur district. Shikarpur

India to Join G20 Energy Talks in South Africa

The meeting is being hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency in the country’s KwaZulu Natal province…reports Asian Lite News Union Power Minister Manohar Lal will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UK to try out ‘Covid status certification’

The National Health Service (NHS) will set up a system

G7 pledges more Russia sanctions  

Finally, the G7 leaders demanded that Russia “fully clarify the