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  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire Twitter Q&A on the Commonwealth

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on the Commonwealth live via Twitter on 7 November.

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

  • UK concern over delays to Maldives Presidential elections

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire comments on the Maldives’ Presidential elections and reports of intimidation.

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

  • China: Challenges and opportunities for UK business

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke at the China Association Autumn Lunch about opportunities China presents for British business and UK growth.

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

  • London hosts third UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue

    FCO Minister welcomes Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Son to the UK for high level talks.

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

  • FCO and UKTI welcome NAO report supporting UK exporters

    FCO and UKTI are supporting UK prosperity and growth by helping British business to export more overseas.

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

  • Combating human trafficking: business and human rights

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the need for government, civil society and business to work together to eradicate human trafficking.

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

  • Hugo Swire opens UK’s new Paraguay Embassy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire hails opening of the British Embassy in Asuncion as symbol of UK’s continued engagement in Latin America

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

  • UN General Assembly Group of Friends Burma Meeting

    Representing the British Government, FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, attended the annual meeting of the Group of Friends of Burma at the UN General Assembly on 26 September.

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

  • Foreign Ministers look towards Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

    The annual meeting marked an important milestone ahead of the next Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Colombo in November.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • Minister saddened by loss of life in Mexico

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his sadness at the loss of life caused by tropical storms in Mexico.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes re-opening of Kaesong Industrial Complex

    Following the re-opening of the Kaesong complex, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire expressed hope for the future on the Korean peninsula.

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

  • Voting, democracy and the future of Hong Kong

    Ahead of International Day of Democracy, Hugo Swire sets out why the transition to universal suffrage is in the best interests of Hong Kong.

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

  • Hugo Swire saddened by execution in Japan

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his regret at today’s execution in Japan.

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

  • Hugo Swire speech on Chile Day

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech about the UK and Chile's strong friendship and shared trade and business interests.

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

  • Hugo Swire congratulates new CICIG Commissioner

    Hugo Swire congratulated Mr Velasquez on his appointment as Commissioner for the International Commission against impunity in Guatemala.

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

  • Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP speech at the Post Forum Dialogue Intervention

    Minister Swire emphasised Britain's commitment to the Pacific region.

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

  • Opening speech at the Climate Diplomacy event at the 44th Pacific Islands forum meeting

    The UK, in partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Climate Development and Knowledge Network held an event today in Majuro.

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    First published during the 1997 to 2007 Blair Labour government

  • UK highlights climate change threat at Pacifics Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will put climate change at the top of his agenda as he represents the UK at the Pacific Islands Forum.

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

  • Hugo Swire welcomes UN resolution on child soldiers in Burma

    Hugo Swire calls for Burma to cooperate fully with a UN resolution aimed at bringing an end to the use of child soldiers.

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