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Following his recent visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions on a range of issues related to the region.
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Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed UK-Mexico trade & climate change with Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa on 30 June.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said after his meeting with Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna, "India remains an essential partner and our co-operation benefits both our countries."
Permanent Under-Secretary Simon Fraser welcomed Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao to the Foreign Office for a wide-ranging exchange on the current priorities for the UK-India Enhanced Partnership.
The Foreign Secretary is this evening addressing the Franco-British Council at an event at the Foreign Office, where he will deliver a lecture on Franco-British relations in the 21st century.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke at the Spectator Anglo-Indian Summit 2011 on 28 June.
The Chinese Premier is in the UK from 25-27 June, accompanied by a delegation of Ministers from across the Chinese government.
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced trade deals worth £1.4 billion following the UK-China Summit in Number 10. Chinese Premier Wen and Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the talks.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "We will continue to work, including through the EU, to seek a solution to the current impasse over Zimbabwe diamonds."
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "The British Government now expects the signatories to fully honour their obligations."
In the first of his two-day visit to Brazil, British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg issued a joint statement with the Brazilian Government
At a Commonwealth Business Council event, Henry Bellingham, Foreign Office Minister for Africa, spoke about trade and prosperity in the region.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today announced the UK’s commitment to doubling exports to Brazil to £4 billion by 2015.
UK Minister for Science and Universities visits Brazil on June 21st and 22nd to discuss higher education and science cooperation. He is coming with a delegation of British university vice chancellors.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has embarked on a two day visit to Brazil.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "This is a positive step towards peace in Abyei, and towards full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. ".
Nick Clegg is accompanied by four Ministers, a business delegation and by representatives from sports, culture and higher education.
Sudan, Libya and Refugees were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.
The UK Government today congratulated Nepal for the successful clearance of its last remaining minefields and its designation as a landmine free country.
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