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From Minister of State (Minister for Europe and the Americas)
  • Commonwealth Minister supports The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme

    Hugo Swire welcomes The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme, which will launch today at Buckingham Palace.

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

  • Hugo Swire reaffirms relationships with Latin America

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire visited Costa Rica, Guatemala & Colombia this week to expand and deepen UK’s relationships in the region.

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

  • British Minister of State makes inaugural visit to Costa Rica

    Hugo Swire, Minister for Latin America, to meet with government officials, businessmen and ex-UK students during his visit to Costa Rica

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

  • Hugo Swire statement at UN Human Rights Council

    UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea.

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

  • Commonwealth Ministers discuss ending sexual violence at Global Summit in London

    Hugo Swire will meet Commonwealth Foreign Ministers attending Global Summit today.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire’s speech at the annual Falklands Government reception

    Hugo Swire paid tribute to the “indefatigable spirit and tenacity” of the Falkland Islanders

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

  • Statement by Hugo Swire MP to a Press Conference in Kathmandu

    I leave Nepal confident that our relationship remains as strong as ever.

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

  • Minister Swire’s Speech at Tri Chandra College Kathmandu

    The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP delivered a speech at Tri-Chandra Campus infront of students and leaders from business, politics and civil society.

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

  • FCO Minister extremely concerned about situation in Thailand

    Foreign Office Minister concerned by democratic deterioration, restrictions on media, expression and assembly in Thailand.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on UK-China Human Rights Dialogue

    Following the conclusion of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue, Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed its contribution to the bilateral relationship.

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

  • Hugo Swire champions major UK investment in Mongolia

    Minister Hugo Swire is in Mongolia for two days of political calls, including on Foreign Minister Bold, and work with UK and Mongolian business.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on martial law in Thailand

    FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, has expressed his concern at the latest developments in Thailand.

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

  • UK Minister promotes diplomatic outreach in China

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has started a two-day visit to China to strengthen the UK-China relationship.

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

  • Human Rights in the DPRK

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea during a Westminster Hall Debate.

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

  • Creativity Is GREAT Britain: FCO Celebrates UK Creative Industries

    FCO hosts a “Creativity is GREAT” reception, in conjunction with UKTI, to celebrate the talent, value and innovation of the UK’s creative industries.

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

  • UK speaks in support of EU statement on tensions in South China Sea

    Foreign Office Minister of State comments on recent incidents in the South China Sea.

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

  • Publication of summary of the Government’s activities in Burma

    FCO Minister of State & Minister of State for International Development are publishing today a summary of UK's activities in Burma.

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

  • UK calls for restoration of Humanitarian Access in Rakhine State

    Joint FCO-DFID call for urgent restoration humanitarian access to all communities in Rakhine State. Mr Swire summons Burmese Ambassador.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes news of Fijian election

    Hugo Swire welcomes announcement that an election will take place in Fiji on 17 September 2014.

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

  • Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: UN Human Rights Council

    Hugo Swire updated Parliament on the UNHRC resolution on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

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