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From Minister of State (Minister for Europe and the Americas)
  • 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

  • Hugo Swire's speech - 'Commonwealth Charter debate: can it have any impact?'

    Mr Swire spoke at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association confererence 'Human Rights in the modern day Commonwealth: Magna Carta to Commonwealth Charter'

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

  • Helping Britain prosper globally

    Hugo Swire talks to business leaders about what the government is doing to increase the UK’s international trade and investment.

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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

  • 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

  • Hugo Swire responds to letters on sexual violence in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about sexual violence in Burma.

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

  • Hugo Swire responds to letters on Burma's political reforms

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about Burma's political reforms.

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

  • British Minister launches new Consulate in Wuhan

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire launches new Wuhan British Consulate on third China visit.

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

  • Foreign Office comments on renewed US-Cuba ties

    Minister Hugo Swire, in Cuba from 29 October to 1 November, welcomed the US and Cuban announcements made yesterday.

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

  • The UK, Brazil and Science Diplomacy

    On 15th December Foreign Office Minister for Science, Hugo Swire spoke to students from Brazil on the Science Without Borders programme at Harwell Science Park.

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

  • Minister welcomes resumption of Colombian peace talks

    After yesterday's announcement of renewed peace talks, the UK has expressed its support for their progress.

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

  • Memorial to the Korean War unveiled in London

    A new memorial to the conflict often dubbed ‘the forgotten war’ has been unveiled today at a ceremony in central London.

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

  • Hugo Swire congratulates new Mongolian Prime Minister

    Foreign Office Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, has welcomed the appointment of Chimed Saikhanbileg as Prime Minister of Mongolia.

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

  • The UK's approach to the Commonwealth

    Minister Hugo Swire's comments at the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council Infrastructure Summit

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

  • FCO Minister condemns terrorist attack in Kenya

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire condemns terrorist attack in Kenya and pledges continued UK support in the fight against Al Shabab.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN General Assembly Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

    Hugo Swire welcomes the resolution on the human rights situation in Burma which was again agreed by consensus at the UN General Assembly.

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

  • Human rights resolution passed on DPRK

    The UN General Assembly yesterday adopted a new resolution on human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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

  • Hugo Swire speech at SME Summit

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire outlines government support to SMEs looking to export overseas.

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

  • CBBC Speech: The Changing Face of China

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire outlines the opportunites China presents to British business.

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

  • Hugo Swire cuts turf on new Met Office supercomputer

    Minister Swire, FCO Ministerial Champion for Science and Innovation, has cut the turf for the Met Office’s new supercomputer.

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