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  • Foreign Secretary urges Sudanese Government to address situation in Abyei

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged the Government of Sudan to quickly negotiate a peaceful solution to the situation in Abyei.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Sudan, Afghanistan and travel were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers

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

  • UK Minister visits Hong Kong

    Minister for the Far East Jeremy Browne said "Hong Kong remains a top priority for the UK’s trade and investment interests" during his visit on 2-3 June.

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

  • Britain, Bolívar & the independence of Latin America

    In the latest podcast from the Foreign Office historians, Richard Smith discusses Simon Bolivar’s links with Britain and the role played by many hundreds of British volunteers who fought alongside him.

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

  • Building business links in East Asia

    Opportunities for British businesses in Korea, Japan and China highlight the importance of the UK’s trade relations with the region.

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

  • UK Business Secretary unveils free trade opportunities for Korean companies

    UK Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable launched a report outlining the investment opportunities in the UK arising from the EU/Korea Free Trade Agreement.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    President Obama, Libya and Japan where amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Minister visits Uruguay

    Foreign Office Minister for Latin America met Uruguayan authorities during his visit to Montevideo.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister sends condolences following train crash in South Africa

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham sent his condolences to the people of South Africa following a train collision in Soweto on 19 May that is reported to have injured more than 850 people.

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

  • Minister of State for Latin America addresses education and human rights in Colombia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne signs education agreement, speaks at human rights reception and attends refugees event on his first day in Colombia.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister announces UK assistance for flood emergency in Colombia

    Minister of State for Latin America Jeremy Browne expresses deepest condolences to those affected by heaving rains in Colombia.

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

  • Jeremy Browne, British Minister of State for Latin America, to visit Colombia

    On Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 May Jeremy Browne, British Minister for Latin America, will be visiting Colombia.

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

  • Ireland: "a close and trusted partner"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called Ireland a "close and trusted partner, with whom we will continue to work closely in the coming years to achieve a strong and sustainable recovery".

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will present Olympic visas for London 2012 in Colombia

    On 19 May, with 435 days until the commencement of the 2012 Olympic Games in London the British Embassy Bogota and Colombian Olym pic and Paralympics Committees again will join together in the spirit of the Games

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

  • Minister for Latin America visiting Uruguay 20-21 May

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will meet Government officials and key business people to strenghten ties between UK and Uruguay.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in North-West Pakistan

    Over 80 people are reported dead after attacks in Charsadda, North-West Pakistan. Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks describing them as "cowardly".

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office in London and its embassies overseas this week.

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