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From The Rt Hon Hugo Swire
  • Constituent parts of the UK and membership of the European Union

    The position of an independent Scotland in relation to the EU was examined in a speech today by Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire. Hugo Swire said Scotland “would have to apply to join the EU as a new state”

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

  • Britain in Latin and Central America

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire talked about strengthening UK ties with Latin and Central America at the Diplomatic Academy (IEESFORD) in El Salvador

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

  • Foreign Affairs Committee report on the role of the Commonwealth

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "We are committed to efforts to strengthen and reform the organisation so that it remains relevant into the future."

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

  • Minister for Burma welcomes Aung San Suu Kyi’s joint statement on Rakhine state with Burmese parliamentarians

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "I echo the statement’s calls for increased security, respect for human rights regardless of ethnic group or religion, accountability for crimes committed, and increased humanitarian …

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

  • Promoting rules-based systems for global economic growth

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has talked about how international rules and standards can help stimulate global economic growth in a speech to Wilton Park.

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

  • Burma: Emergency aid for victims of violence

    Britain will help supply emergency water, sanitation and healthcare to over 58,000 people hit by the violence

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

  • Foreign Office Minister raises violence in Rakhine state with Burmese Embassy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire calls in Burmese Charge d'Affaires to discuss concerns.

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

  • Human Trafficking reception

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech on tackling human trafficking.

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

  • Asian Business Leaders Awards

    Foreign Office Minister the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP spoke at the Asian Business Leaders Award dinner at Banqueting House in Westminster on 22 October 2012.

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

  • Wreath laying for the tenth anniversary of the Bali bombings

    Foreign Office Minister the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP represented Her Majesty's Government at the wreath laying ceremony for the victims of the 2002 Bali bombings.

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

  • UK-India: relations going from strength to strength

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire's speech about UK-India relations on 4 October.

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

  • UK-India relations: 'Going from strength to strength'

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire attended the fifth IISS - Indian Ministry of External Affairs Dialogue on 4 October.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister saddened by Hong Kong ferry tragedy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire said that thoughts and condolences are with everyone involved following a tragic ferry accident in Hong Kong on 1 October.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges Japan to re-think policy on death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "it is the longstanding policy of the British Government to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances".

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

  • UK and Nepal unite in mourning the victims of air crash in Kathmandu

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire and Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha have met in New York on the fringes of the UN General Assembly.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister speaks about Britain’s reputation in the world

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire set out why Britain’s reputation is more important than ever, and why we should be more confident about our reputation overseas.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls for more UK trade with East Asia

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire praised the progress made by British business throughout East Asia and pledged continued Government support for increased trade with the region.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed the elections, saying it represents an "important step towards full universal suffrage in Hong Kong".

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

  • First ever North Korean Paralympian visits the Foreign Office

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed the first ever North Korean Paralympian to the UK today.

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

  • Minister of State Hugo Swire hosts Westminster Preview for L/Derry City of Culture

    London got its first glimpse of the exciting cultural programme being developed to celebrate Derry-Londonderry as the first UK City of Culture 2013.

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