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  • UK priorities for the Commonwealth in 2012

    Minister for the Commonwealth Lord Howell outlines key challenges for the Commonwealth in 2012 and UK priorities following the 2011 Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

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

  • Statement on the PM's meeting with King of Bahrain

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the King of Bahrain discussed strengthening respect for human rights and implementing reforms in Bahrain.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Vision for a stronger Commonwealth: An even greater force for human rights, democracy and prosperity

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the Commonwealth People's Forum in Perth, Australia on 27 October.

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

  • Commonwealth Business Forum Opens

    At the opening of the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) in Perth, there was a strong UK presence with Minister of State for the Commonwealth, Lord Howell and Minster of State for Trade and Investment, Lord Green both address…

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

  • The Commonwealth and civil society – a vital partnership

    Commonwealth Minister Lord Howell met representatives of civil society groups to hear their views ahead of the Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses future of the Commonwealth with Kamalesh Sharma

    Commonwealth Secretary General discuses priorities for forthcoming Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • 50 days to go to Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

    Lord Howell: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth could be a ‘defining’ moment.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Future of the Commonwealth

    Speaking during his visit to India on 30 August, Lord Howell said: "India matters to the Commonwealth, and it is evident that the Commonwealth matters to India."

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

  • FCO minister Lord Howell visits India for Commonwealth talks

    During his visit to India, the Minister will give a lecture on ‘The Future of the Commonwealth’.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • The Commonwealth is "back at the heart of British Foreign Policy"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reaffirms that the Commonwealth is “back at the very heart of British foreign policy” and highlights the active steps the Government is taking to embed the 54-member organisation in UK foreign…

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

  • Commonwealth – the soft power network of the future

    Lord Howell: 'We want the Commonwealth to play a key role in the unfolding opportunities and challenges that our increasingly networked world brings.'

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

  • 100 Days to Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

    Lord Howell on re-shaping the Commonwealth as the network we need for the 21st Century.

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

  • UK-Malaysia joint statement

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Razak have published a joint statement.

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

  • Tenth anniversary of the Commonwealth Association

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell spoke about the UK's reinvigorated relationship with the Commonwealth, on the occasion of the Commonwealth Association's tenth anniversary.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group call for feedback

    Minister for the Commonwealth Lord Howell welcomed the important work of the Eminent Persons Group as they invite comments on their recommendations to sharpen impact and strengthen the Commonwealth.

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