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From Minister of State (Minister for Europe and the Americas)
  • Address to UK-Paraguay Trade & Investment Forum

    Minister for Latin America, Hugo Swire, spoke of the expanding links between the UK and Paraguay.

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

  • Laos Embassy reopens in UK after nearly 30 years

    Hugo Swire welcomed the reopening of the Laos Embassy in London after 29 years and two years after the British Embassy reopened in Vientiane.

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

  • First British Ministerial visit to Cuba in 10 years

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has become the first UK Minister to visit Cuba in almost ten years.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at the Asia Business Leaders Awards 2014

    Opening remarks from Rt Hon Hugo Swire, Minister for Asia, at the Asia House Gala.

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

  • Modern Commonwealth: potential for British business and young people

    Hugo Swire spoke at a Commonwealth Exchange event on the Commonwealth role in enhancing business, trade and opportunities for young people.

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

  • First ever Singaporean State visit begins in London

    On 21 and 22 October a large delegation from Singapore will visit London, headed by the President, Tony Tan Keng Yam

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

  • Update on Hong Kong demonstrations

    Minister of State Hugo Swire makes statement on recent events in Hong Kong

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

  • FCO Minister summons Thai Chargé d’Affaires to Foreign Office

    Thai Chargé d’Affaires summoned over concerns about investigation into Hannah Witheridge and David Miller’s murders.

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

  • Hugo Swire on Chile Day 2014

    Latin America Minister Hugo Swire gives Mansion House speech in celebration of Chile Day

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 2014

    The Prime Minister led a delegation to the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on Fiji’s return to Commonwealth

    On 26 September 2014, the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) agreed to lift Fiji’s partial suspension from the Commonwealth following their successful elections on 17 September.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Fiji’s newly elected Prime Minister

    Hugo Swire welcomes Fiji’s newly elected Prime Minister Bainimarama, following the first parliamentary elections in eight years.

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

  • Celebrating the UK/US transatlantic relationship

    Hugo Swire spoke on the UK/US relationship at the British American Business Annual Gala Dinner.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes British MP observing Fiji election

    Hugo Swire welcomes the appointment of Meg Munn MP to the Multinational Observer Group observing Fiji’s election in September.

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

  • Responsible Investment in Burma Speech by the RT Hon Hugo Swire MP

    Speech by the Rt. Hon Hugo Swire MP, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office for a Responsible Investment in Burma event on Monday 8th September 2014.

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

  • UK and Australia: Partners in growth

    Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP's speech to the Australian British Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes delivery of ECCC judgement

    Hugo Swire welcomes today’s ECCC verdict, delivering justice for victims of Khmer Rouge, as a milestone in the fight against impunity.

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

  • Triennial Review of the British Council

    The Triennial Review concludes the British Council is a valuable asset and makes a significant contribution to the UK’s international standing.

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

  • British Council Triennial Review published

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today published a review of British Council. It found the Council makes a significant contribution to the UK’s international reputation.

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

  • The UK in the Asian Century

    Minister for Asia spoke at the Carnegie Institute, Washington, on how a prosperous and stable Asia Pacific matters to British interests.

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