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From Mark Simmonds
  • Young Brits putting family finances at risk overseas

    FCO and ABTA issue warning to young British travellers about the importance of travel insurance.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns Mpeketoni attack in Kenya

    Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected.

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

  • Update on the situation in South Sudan

    Minister Mark Simmonds updates the House on the situation in South Sudan and UK efforts to help resolve the conflict.

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

  • UK and East Africa: Partnering on future opportunities

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke at the East Africa Oil & Gas Summit on 10 June 2014.

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

  • Improving Our Support for British Nationals Overseas

    The 2013-16 Consular Strategy sets out a series of changes to drive innovation and excellence in the Foreign Office’s consular services.

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

  • FCO Minister visits Sao Paulo and Miami ahead of the World Cup

    Minister Mark Simmonds visits Sao Paulo and Miami to promote the Be On The Ball campaign, preparing fans for the World Cup.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister responds to Malawi election results

    Mr Simmonds congratulates President Mutharika for his victory in Malawi’s presidential election.

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

  • International Day of Peacekeepers

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds pays tribute to the dedication of UN peacekeepers in conflict-affected states.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Somalia attack

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has sent his condolences to those affected by today’s attack at the Federal Parliament in Mogadishu.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Guinea-Bissau election results

    FCO Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds welcomes the provisional results of the second round of the Presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns fighting and kidnappings by rebels in Mali

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns fighting in Mali, calls for peace talks to begin immediately and urges the release of all hostages.

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

  • Climate Change: Politics, Economics and Partnerships

    Mark Simmonds spoke about climate change at Chongqing University, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for China and the UK in tackling climate change.

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mr Simmonds speaks at UK/Cameroon Investment Forum

    Mark Simmonds promotes the UK’s partnership with Cameroon, trade and investment.

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

  • Minister for Africa speaks at UK/Uganda Business Forum

    Mark Simmonds promotes the UK’s partnership with Uganda, trade and investment, and human rights and good governance.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns bomb attack in Abuja, Nigeria

    FCO Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, condemns bomb attack in Abuja and offers continued UK support for Nigeria.

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

  • Minister for Africa discusses Darfur with Sudanese Foreign Minister

    Mark Simmonds discussed Darfur and the National Dialogue with Sudanese Foreign Minister Karti on 28 April.

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