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Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about political prisoners in Burma.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.
Pre-entry tuberculosis screening required for individuals applying in Burma for UK visas of more than six months, starting from 20 April.
A case study on the UK response to sexual violence in Burma from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
A case study on the plight of the Rohingya from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.
FCO Minister of State & Minister of State for International Development are publishing today a summary of UK's activities in Burma.
Joint FCO-DFID call for urgent restoration humanitarian access to all communities in Rakhine State. Mr Swire summons Burmese Ambassador.
UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases second report that deals with the impacts of climate change on humans and environment.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.
Chancellor sets out how the UK is taking further action to build a resilient economy, driven by investment and exports - as well as increased scholarships for students from developing countries
UK supports Burma’s banking sector as it seeks to make use of developments in telecoms and make banking more accessible
UK support ASEAN-wide efforts to tackle corruption and improve private sector transparency
Hugo Swire welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Burma; progress made, but serious challenges remain.
The UK is supporting attempts to make Burma’s economic development sustainable and inclusive
Barbara Woodward, Director-General for Economic and Consular issues at the UK’s FCO, visited Burma on 17-18 February.
In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.
In a speech at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade the Foreign Secretary called for action to save some of the world's most remarkable species.
British Government supporting Burma’s fight against Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism
Senior officials, parliamentarians and business leaders join forces to promote responsible business and investment in Burma
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