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  • British High Commission marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    The High Commission marked IDAHO with a presentation of a cheque to Equal Ground, a non-profit organisation seeking rights for this community in Sri Lanka.

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

  • UK visa applicant arrested for fraud

    A Sri Lankan visa applicant has been arrested today for using deception and a false identity to apply for a UK visa.

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

  • British High Commissioner answers questions from Sri Lanka and the Maldives

    The British High Commission in Colombo published the 16th video in the ‘Ask the High Commissioner’ series today.

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

  • All UK visa applications to be made online

    From Monday 6 May 2013, applicants and their dependants who are applying for a UK visa will need to make their applications online.

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

  • Preventing sexual violence initiative and visit to the DRC

    An article written by British Foreign Secretary, William Hague.

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

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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

  • UK champions a greater role for Commonwealth youth

    Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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

  • Death of former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher: Condolence book at the British High Commission in Colombo

    A condolence book has been opened at the British High Commission in Colombo, for people to leave their tributes to Baroness Thatcher.

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

  • Young Sri Lankan parliamentarians continue engagement with UK diaspora and explore UK governance systems

    Six young cross-party Sri Lankan parliamentarians visited the UK to explore its governance and democracy models.

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

  • FCO Director for South Asia visits Jaffna

    FCO Director for South Asia, Neil Crompton, made an official visit to Jaffna on Wednesday, 27 March, 2013.

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

  • International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

    UN International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed globally on 4 April each year.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN Human Rights Council session

    Foreign Office Senior Minister of State, Baroness Warsi, comments on the conclusion of 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

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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

  • Letter from FCO Minister to The Independent on UK arms exports to Sri Lanka

    Submitted on 18 February, in response to the article “Revealed: UK sells arms to Sri Lanka’s brutal regime”, The Independent, 18 February 2013

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

  • FCO Minister seriously concerned by shooting of journalist in Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has expressed shock and serious concern at the shooting of a British journalist in Sri Lanka.

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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

  • Sri Lanka must demonstrate commitment to Commonwealth values

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt says there must be adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights in Sri Lanka if Commonwealth Heads of Government is to be well attended.

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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