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  • Hugo Swire responds to Sri Lanka report update

    Hugo Swire urged all sides to continue to work together to ensure that the OHCHR’s report on Sri Lanka, now due in September, is thorough and consistent.

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

  • Hugo Swire welcomes new Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to the UK

    Hugo Swire met with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on the first Sri Lankan visit to the UK since the new government was formed.

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

  • Queen’s Message to Mark Independence Day of Sri Lanka

    Message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark the Independence Day of Sri Lanka

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

  • Minister Hugo Swire currently in Sri Lanka, visits Jaffna

    Visiting Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State for Sri Lanka, Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, travelled to Jaffna today, 29 January, 2015.

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

  • Hugo Swire meets new Sri Lankan President

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has concluded his second visit to Sri Lanka, the first Ministerial visit since the formation of a new government.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire to Visit Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire is paying a second visit to Sri Lanka from 28-30 January, shortly after the formation of a new government.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at the Asian Affairs 20th anniversary event

    Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire spoke about our partnerships across Asia and the Commonwealth as vital for our security and prosperity.

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

  • Winners from Sri Lanka: The Queen’s Young Leaders

    Winners from Sri Lanka to receive Young Leadership Award from Her Majesty the Queen Announced.

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

  • Prime Minister congratulates the new Sri Lankan President

    David Cameron congratulated the newly elected President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates new Sri Lankan President

    Philip Hammond today congratulated the newly elected President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena.

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

  • Indian Ocean tsunami 10th anniversary: Prime Minister's message

    A message from the Prime Minister to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

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

  • Indian Ocean tsunami 10th anniversary: Prime Minister's message

    A message from the Prime Minister to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

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

  • Indian Ocean tsunami 10th anniversary: Prime Minister's message

    A message from the Prime Minister to mark the 10th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka & Maldives

    James Dauris has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and British High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives.

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

  • The Christmas Truce Centenary Resonates in Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission and the German Embassy, organised a commemoration of the centenary of the WWI Christmas Truce.

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

  • Celebrating UK-Sri Lanka Ties: Cricket at the High Commission

    The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, hosted the Sri Lanka and England national cricket teams at a reception at his residence.

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

  • Trade mission to Sri Lanka

    British High Commission and UKTI led a UK trade mission to Sri Lanka entitled 'Putting British Business on the Front Foot'

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

  • Nick Clegg at Asian Business Association

    The Deputy Prime Minister gave the keynote speech at the annual dinner of the Asian Business Association. These are the extended extracts.

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

  • Have you applied for a Chevening Scholarship from the UK? Three days left to apply!

    There are three days left to apply for a prestigious Chevening Scholarship! Applications must be submitted online at www.chevening.org and the deadline for receipt of applications is 15 November, 2014 at 23.59 GMT.

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

  • “Lest We Forget”-Marking Remembrance Sunday

    The British High Commission (BHC) in Colombo marked Remembrance Sunday with a commemoration service on Sunday, 9 November, 2014 at the Liveramentu Commonwealth War Grave at Torrington Avenue, Colombo 7.

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