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  • Foreign Secretary meets Ecuadorean Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño

    Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Patiño agreed to keep channels of communication open, but made no breakthrough on Julian Assange.

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

  • High Commission celebrates the 87th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

    On 14 June 2013, the British High Commissioner, James Thornton, gave a speech to mark the celebration of the Official Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the Residence.

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

  • PM seeks launch of trade deal to turbo-charge the transatlantic economy

    The Prime Minister opens the G8 summit in Northern Ireland today with an agenda focused on driving growth and prosperity across the world.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Camp Liberty attack in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on Government of Iraq to fully investigate the attack yesterday on Camp Liberty in Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Office statement on Iranian Election

    Foreign Office notes announcement of Hassan Rouhani’s electoral victory, and calls on him to set Iran on a different course for the future.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack on UN compound in Sudan

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds condemns shelling of UN compound in Sudan and offers condolences to those killed and injured in the attack

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

  • Emergency consular assistance in Spain

    Emergency contact numbers for consular assistance may be disrupted on 15-16 June. Alternative telephone numbers are available.

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

  • Brits honoured for excellent work for UK abroad

    Diplomatic Service & Overseas Birthday Honours List celebrates achievements of 99 Britons in business, human rights, education & sport.

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

  • Emergency consular assistance in Portugal

    On Friday 14 June, emergency contact numbers for consular assistance in Portugal may be disrupted

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 23rd Session today, with important resolutions on countries of concern including Belarus and Syria.

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

  • Troika urges calm between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway call on Sudan and South Sudan to abide by agreements.

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

  • Hugo Swire welcomes election date for Nepal

    Foreign Office Minister for South Asia Hugo Swire has welcomed the announcement of a date for elections in Nepal.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes US assessment of chemical weapon use by Assad

    UK agrees with US assessment of Assad’s chemical weapon use and calls for co-ordinated response from the international community.

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

  • Conflict resources for financial Years 2013/4 and 2014/15

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on conflict prevention, stabilisation and peacekeeping activities over the next two years.

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

  • G8 Science Ministers Statement

    On 12 June the Royal Society hosted the first ever G8 joint Science Ministers and national science academies meeting in London

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

  • Young Brits failing to get cover for adventurous pursuits abroad

    FCO issues warning about inadequate insurance cover for holiday activities

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

  • Queen's Birthday celebration in Dar es Salaam

    H.E British High Commissioner Dianna Melrose hosted a reception to celebrate Her Majesty's Birthday

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

  • UK looks to invest in Myanmar's future

    Lord Green writes about his first visit to Burma.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Burma

    Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Burma.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria with US Secretary of State John Kerry

    The UK wants a diplomatic process in Geneva that succeeds in reaching a negotiated end to the conflict in Syria.

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