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  • Minister for Africa congratulates newly elected parliamentarians in Mali

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds offers congratulations on the recent legislative elections in Mali.

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

  • A Letter to Pakistan, from Baroness Warsi

    In an open letter to Pakistan Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi reflects on the past year and looks to the challenges ahead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan

    William Hague deplores continued violence in South Sudan and sends senior diplomat to support a political resolution.

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

  • GREAT retail campaign: All Rhodes lead to Malaysia

    Fashion Meets Food: Iconic designer Zandra Rhodes and celebrity chef Gary Rhodes add glitz to the GREAT Retail Campaign in Malaysia

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

  • 2nd annual UK/Pakistan Trade and Investment Conference in London

    UK and Pakistan hold joint conference to raise awareness of the opportunities in Pakistan for UK businesses.

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

  • South Sudan travel advice update

    Temporary withdrawal of some Embassy staff and dependants. British nationals who want to leave Juba should contact the FCO.

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

  • UK welcomes conclusion of peace talks on Democratic Republic of Congo

    FCO Minister for Africa welcomes conclusion of peace talks between Democratic Republic of Congo and rebel group M23.

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

  • UK welcomes enhanced trade preferences for Pakistan

    Baroness Warsi delighted today’s vote confirmed the entry into force of Generalised System of Preferences Plus for Pakistan.

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

  • Baroness Warsi meets Bangladesh political leaders in Dhaka

    UK Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi made her second visit this year to Bangladesh.

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

  • UK support to international response in Central African Republic

    Foreign Secretary announces UK air transport assistance to France for Central African Republic.

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

  • Minister highlights kidnap threat in Sahel and North Africa

    FCO Minister Robertson met travel industry representatives to emphasise the continuing threat of terrorist kidnap in Sahel and North Africa.

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

  • UK and China: building a long-term relationship

    Prime Minister David Cameron, accompanied by 6 government ministers, is leading a trade mission to China this week.

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

  • UK and China's long-term relationship: Prime Minister’s speech

    David Cameron’s speech on the UK trade mission to China. It covers trade, investment and shared global challenges.

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

  • PM champions EU free trade deal with China

    David Cameron arrives in Beijing with the message that ‘an open Britain is the ideal partner for an opening China’.

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

  • FCO welcomes completion of Presidential Election in Honduras

    Foreign Office Minister of State Hugo Swire offered his congratulations to Honduras, following the completion of presidential elections.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Dubai on being named Expo 2020 host

    Foreign Secretary praises Dubai’s outstanding bid, and expresses delight at Dubai being chosen to host Expo 2020.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Samuel Santos

    The Foreign Secretary today welcomed Nicaraguan Foreign Minister Santos to London, who is here on his first official visit to Britain.

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

  • FCO statement on recent political protests in Bangkok

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire comments on the demonstrations that have taken place in Thailand over the last couple of days.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences following building collapse in Riga

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today expressed condolences for the loss of life caused by the roof collapse of a local supermarket in Riga.

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

  • FCO Minister of State for India hosts diaspora at the FCO

    Hugo Swire and Virendra Sharma host British Indian diaspora reception to recognise contribution to the UK-India partnership.

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