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Hugo Swire calls for Burma to cooperate fully with a UN resolution aimed at bringing an end to the use of child soldiers.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire marks the 25th anniversary of protests in Burma and remembers those who struggled for greater democracy.
The visit of President U Thein Sein to the UK on 16-17 July 2013 encompassed a series of events which laid the groundwork for future trade and investment ties.
Speech by Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow, entitled "British Democracy & Parliament", at Rangoon University, Burma. Check against delivery.
Foreign Office Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire welcomed the Burmese government’s release of political prisoners announced today.
The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the visit of President U Thein Sein of Burma.
The UK and Burma have today announced the creation of a Financial Services Taskforce
Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) recognises the key role DFID has played in Burma to help build a more robust and integrated health system there.
UK encourages progress on reform and announces new support for Burma’s transition.
Free elections in 2015 were discussed by Prime Minister David Cameron and President U Thein Sein of Burma at Downing Street today.
The Southeast Asia Science and Innovation team is seeking applicants for Collaborative Development Awards.
Minister Alan Duncan recently met with government, ethnic and civil society representatives to discuss UK's role in promoting peace and combating poverty in Burma.
The Deputy Prime Minister spoke on extractives transparency at the G8 ‘Open for Growth’ Trade, Tax, and Transparency event.
The 88 Generation Student leaders will visit the UK on a 8-day trip from June 18 to 25.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire today welcomed the International Labour Organization’s lifting of restrictions on Burma.
UK humanitarian support is making a difference in Burma but more needs to be done by the international community
The move will help poor people to benefit from their country’s oil, gas and mineral deposits
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 23rd Session today, with important resolutions on countries of concern including Belarus and Syria.
Lord Green will visit Burma for the first time on June 13 to 14 to promote British businesses.
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