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The UK hosts event for Commonwealth countries at UN General Assembly in New York on 25 September 2018.
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The UK welcomed Bangladesh's support for two of its recommendations on religious intolerance and freedom of expression, however the UK echoed concerns regarding democratic freedoms.
UK diplomatic posts in the Pacific will lead the way on single-use plastics as UK Government commits to tackling climate challenges of Commonwealth and other islands in the Pacific.
Minister for Asia and the Pacific joins Commonwealth nations and others for Pacific Islands Forum to lead global effort on climate change.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has today recognised Prashan De Visser, representing Sri Lanka, as the 65th Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of his exceptional voluntary service engaging young people and promoting peace …
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka H.E. James Dauris hosted visiting Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland and representatives of Commonwealth countries based in Colombo at a roundtable meeting at his Residenc…
Scottish Secretary David Mundell will be in New Zealand this week, meeting businesses and political leaders on a packed program of trade and diplomatic engagement.
Science Minister Sam Gyimah and Indian Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Harsh Vardhan announce another wave of UK-India research projects.
UK and Sierra Leone governments convene Global Disability Summit Satellite Event to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
The Secretary of State announcing new funding for Commonwealth veterans during Armed Forces week.
Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin spoke at the British Foreign Policy Group about the future of the UK's partnership with Africa.
Writing for PoliticsHome, the Foreign Secretary looks at how providing girls with 12 years of quality education can help solve the world's intractable problems.
Boris Johnson announces Philip Parham as the UK’s new Envoy to the Commonwealth.
Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by members of the Royal Family, attended The Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on 12 March.
Writing in The Sunday Express, the Foreign Secretary celebrates our shared values and looks ahead to opportunities at the London Commonwealth Summit in April.
UK Commonwealth Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon visited Edinburgh ahead of April’s Commonwealth Summit.
Boris Johnson has ordered a ban on avoidable single-use plastics from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's UK operations by the end of 2018.
Noela Mwiondo Lyonga, was awarded the Commonwealth Points of Light certificate in recognition of her efforts in educating prison inmates in Buea-Cameroon.
On a 2-day visit to the country, Commonwealth Minister Lord Ahmad congratulates The Gambia following their re-entry to the Commonwealth.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson today (9 February) met the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka.
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