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FCO Minister Hugo Swire notes UN resolution and expresses concerns about human rights in Burma
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The FCO welcomes the Foreign Affairs Committee’s report into the departments human rights work in 2012.
Representing the British Government, FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, attended the annual meeting of the Group of Friends of Burma at the UN General Assembly on 26 September.
UK Statement on Countries of Concern delivered by UK Ambassador, Karen Pierce.
Speech by Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow, entitled "British Democracy & Parliament", at Rangoon University, Burma. Check against delivery.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the visit of President U Thein Sein of Burma.
UK encourages progress on reform and announces new support for Burma’s transition.
Free elections in 2015 were discussed by Prime Minister David Cameron and President U Thein Sein of Burma at Downing Street today.
UK humanitarian support is making a difference in Burma but more needs to be done by the international community
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 23rd Session today, with important resolutions on countries of concern including Belarus and Syria.
Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.
Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses peace process in Burma with Burmese Minister for the President's Office, U Aung Min.
Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi will answer your questions on Bangladesh live via twitter on 18 April.
Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the FCO today about the progress being made in Burma.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the Foreign Office about progress being made in Burma.
Foreign Secretary discusses human rights reform with Burma Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin and UK Ministers Hugo Swire and Alan Duncan.
The UN General Assembly 3rd Committee today adopted the resolution on human rights in Burma.
Britain will help tens of thousands of Burmese people who have been forced to flee long-running conflict in the country.
Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates Burmese President on reforms and highlights concern at violence in Rakhine state.
Britain will help supply emergency water, sanitation and healthcare to over 58,000 people hit by the violence
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