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  • Hugo Swire comments on UK-China Human Rights Dialogue

    Following the conclusion of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue, Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed its contribution to the bilateral relationship.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hugo Swire comments on martial law in Thailand

    FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, has expressed his concern at the latest developments in Thailand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sudanese Chargé d'Affaires summoned to FCO over death sentence case

    Sudan urged to uphold international obligations on freedom of religion or belief following death sentence in apostasy case.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Minister promotes diplomatic outreach in China

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has started a two-day visit to China to strengthen the UK-China relationship.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary to answer your questions on the Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict Summit

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer your questions via Twitter on Wednesday 21 May from 13.30 – 14.30

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes constructive regional summit on Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary welcomes concrete agreements at Paris Summit on tackling Boko Haram and offers UK follow-up meeting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    UK stands up for the rights of LGBT people across the world

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Europe gravely concerned about human rights in Crimea

    Foreign Office notes worrying UNHCHR report showing deterioration in the human rights situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Indian election results

    UK Government congratulates India’s Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their election success.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa appalled by death sentence in Sudan

    Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human rights laws.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gibraltar-Spain border delays: EU recommendations six months on

    Minister for Europe welcomes Gibraltar’s Chief Minister and calls for Spain to implement EU recommendations to reduce border delays.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Syria and Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary urges Russia not to prevent peaceful Ukrainian elections and details further support to Syrian opposition

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister for Africa visits Nigeria

    UK’s package of support to help locate missing Nigerian school girls welcomed by President Jonathan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights in the DPRK

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea during a Westminster Hall Debate.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office calls for release of 7 Bahá’í leaders held in Iran

    On the 6th anniversary of their incarceration, Hugh Robertson calls for the release of 7 Bahá’í Leaders held in Iran.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO marks International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance first plenary meetings under the UK chairmanship

    Senior FCO Minister, Baroness Warsi hosts high profile dignitaries to mark the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister to visit Nigeria

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds to travel to Nigeria for high-level meetings to discuss further UK assistance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister comments on 20th Anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire

    Minister for Europe calls for renewed effort by all parties to find a permanent solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes South Sudan peace agreement

    Minister for Africa welcomes agreement but expresses grave concerns over human rights violations and continued fighting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK experts arrive in Nigeria

    UK team has arrived in Abuja to support Nigerian government in its response to the abduction of over 200 school girls.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government