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  • DFID Research: Improved tomato varieties resistant to plant diseases

    The World Vegetable Center have developed tropical tomatoes with resistance to several whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses through “gene pyramiding”.

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  • Foreign Secretary announces the UK is to open two new diplomatic posts in India

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will open two Deputy High Commissions in Hyderabad and Chandigarh, bringing the number of UK posts in India to seven.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: our aid programme in India

    The Development Secretary reaffirms Britain's support for India's poorest people

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

  • Foreign Office Minister saddened by loss of life in Indian ferry boat disaster

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has offered condolences to those affected by the sinking of a ferry on the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

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

  • PM David Cameron said it was a "privilege" to launch the UK's GREAT campaign in India

    "I am passionate about the relationship between Britain and India and I want to do everything I can to make it stronger."

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

  • Design Is Great

    Speech by UK High Commissioner at “Revolution By Design” Conference, Delhi, 11 March 2013.

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

  • International Women's Day: UK tackles violence against women

    The UK will spearhead a new drive to save girls and women from the domestic violence and trafficking in poor countries

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks against Israeli diplomats

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned attacks against Israeli diplomats in New Delhi and Tbilisi.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits India

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne will visit Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi from 13-16 February.

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

  • India passes one year without polio

    The country celebrates a whole year free from the crippling and potentially fatal disease that targets young children

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

  • Foreign Office Minister responds to report on the conflict in Sri Lanka

    Alistair Burt, Minister with responsibility for Sri Lanka, informs the House of the Government's views on the Sri Lankan Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission's Report.

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

  • FCO minister Lord Howell visits India for Commonwealth talks

    During his visit to India, the Minister will give a lecture on ‘The Future of the Commonwealth’.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Mumbai explosions

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "These were deplorable acts of terrorism. The UK stands firmly with India in the face of such atrocities."

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

  • Debating Afghanistan and Pakistan in Parliament

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt will take part in a debate on Afghanistan and Pakistan in the House of Commons this afternoon.

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

  • UK Foreign Office Minister visits Delhi and Kolkata

    UK Foreign Office Minister for South Asia Jeremy Browne is visiting Delhi and Kolkata on 5-6 July. This is his first official visit to India.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister highlights importance of UK-India relations

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke at the Spectator Anglo-Indian Summit ahead of a forthcoming visit to India.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Afghanistan and Pakistan via Twitter

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Indian Foreign Minister

    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."

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

  • UK - India Foreign Office consultations

    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.

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

  • Moore welcomes UK embassy network expansion

    Scottish business will benefit from a stronger UK presence across the globe and key trade markets

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