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In Myanmar
  • UK looks to invest in Myanmar's future

    Lord Green writes about his first visit to Burma.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Burma

    Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Burma.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on agreement in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has commented on the agreement between the Kachin Independence Organisation and the Burmese government.

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

  • Head of the UK armed forces visits Burma

    UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir David Richards (the most senior serving officer in the British armed forces) visited Burma on 2 June to 4 June.

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

  • Lord Green begins two week trade mission to South East Asia

    Lord Green is visiting seven countries in Southeast Asia to boost the UK’s trade links with the region.

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

  • Support for Burma's displaced and vulnerable people

    Humanitarian support for people displaced by violence and threatened by approaching storms

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

  • UK and Singapore supports Burma in a Legal Aid Training Programme

    Together with the British Embassy in Rangoon, we are supporting a week-long training opportunity for Burmese legal officials in Singapore.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • General, Foreign & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils: 22-23 April

    Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.

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

  • Hugo Swire: “The time is right to lift sanctions on Burma”

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed the decision to lift sanctions on Burma while retaining the arms embargo.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes U Aung Min of Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses peace process in Burma with Burmese Minister for the President's Office, U Aung Min.

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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

  • Statement to Parliament on the G8 Foreign Minister's Meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

    On 10 and 11 April, Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with G8 Foreign Ministers in London to discuss his key policy priorities

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

  • Budget 2013 - what it means for the UK's work in Burma

    UK becomes the first G8 country to meet the 0.7% overseas development assistance target.

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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

  • Foreign Office expresses deep concern over violence in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on all parties to end the ongoing violence in Meiktila in central Burma.

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

  • G8 UK Presidency: Foreign Ministers’ meeting: Progress report

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on objectives for the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

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