The minister of state for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan is a mid-level position in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the British government. Stephen Doughty MP was appointed to the role by Prime Minister Andy Burnham in July 2026.
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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:
Middle East and North Africa
Afghanistan and Pakistan
consular and crisis operations