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Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the Commonwealth People's Forum in Perth, Australia on 27 October.

• Updated: 27 October 2011

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

At the opening of the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) in Perth, there was a strong UK presence with Minister of State for the Commonwealth, Lord Howell and Minster of State for Trade and Investment, Lord Green both address…

• Updated: 25 October 2011

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

Commonwealth Minister Lord Howell met representatives of civil society groups to hear their views ahead of the Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

• Updated: 17 October 2011

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

Commonwealth Secretary General discuses priorities for forthcoming Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

• Updated: 6 October 2011

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

A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

• Updated: 30 September 2011

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

Lord Howell: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth could be a ‘defining’ moment.

• Updated: 9 September 2011

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

A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

• Updated: 2 September 2011

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

Speaking during his visit to India on 30 August, Lord Howell said: "India matters to the Commonwealth, and it is evident that the Commonwealth matters to India."

• Updated: 30 August 2011

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

During his visit to India, the Minister will give a lecture on ‘The Future of the Commonwealth’.

• Updated: 29 August 2011

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

A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

• Updated: 26 August 2011

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

A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

• Updated: 12 August 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague reaffirms that the Commonwealth is “back at the very heart of British foreign policy” and highlights the active steps the Government is taking to embed the 54-member organisation in UK foreign…

• Updated: 27 July 2011

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

Lord Howell: 'We want the Commonwealth to play a key role in the unfolding opportunities and challenges that our increasingly networked world brings.'

• Updated: 26 July 2011

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

Lord Howell on re-shaping the Commonwealth as the network we need for the 21st Century.

• Updated: 20 July 2011

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

Prime Minister David Cameron and the Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Razak have published a joint statement.

• Updated: 14 July 2011

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

Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell spoke about the UK's reinvigorated relationship with the Commonwealth, on the occasion of the Commonwealth Association's tenth anniversary.

• Updated: 29 June 2011

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

Minister for the Commonwealth Lord Howell welcomed the important work of the Eminent Persons Group as they invite comments on their recommendations to sharpen impact and strengthen the Commonwealth.

• Updated: 12 May 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague met with members of the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group, currently tasked with strengthening the Commonwealth and its institutions.

• Updated: 22 March 2011

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

A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

• Updated: 18 March 2011

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

The UK Government today marked Commonwealth Day with a renewed pledge to reinvigorate the UK's relationship with the Commonwealth.

• Updated: 14 March 2011

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