Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East and North Africa is a mid-level position in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the British government. Hamish Falconer MP was appointed to the role by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July 2024.

History
The office was previously held by Sayeeda Warsi, Baroness Warsi when it was styled as Senior Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Joyce Anelay, Baroness Anelay of St Johns when it was styled as Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities
The minister has the following ministerial responsibilities:


 * India and Indian Ocean (including UK India Roundtable)
 * Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia
 * North Africa
 * Multilateral engagement (including United Nations and G7), sanctions and strategic engagement
 * The Commonwealth
 * Open societies (including Westminster Foundation for Democracy)
 * Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI)
 * Humanitarian issues
 * Protocol