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Foreign Secretary welcomes Chief Minister of Gibraltar

Visit reaffirms strong bonds between the UK and Gibraltar.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon William Hague
• Published: 28 August 2013

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Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed Chief Minister of Gibraltar the Hon Fabian Picardo MP to London on Wednesday 28th August.

As well as reaffirming the strong bonds between the UK and Gibraltar and the UK’s commitment to stand by the people of Gibraltar, Mr Picardo’s visit has provided an opportunity for a series of detailed meetings on issues including the unacceptable delays at the Spanish/Gibraltar border.

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Published 28 August 2013