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From Minister of State (Minister for Europe and the Americas)
  • Commonwealth sports meeting in Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at the Commonwealth sports meeting in Sri Lanka.

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

  • Commonwealth Business Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire addressed the Commonwealth Business Forum at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

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

  • Commonwealth People’s Forum

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke at the closing session of the Commonwealth People’s Forum at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

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

  • Minister for Asia presses UK priorities at Asia-Europe Summit

    Today's Asia Europe Meeting brings together Ministers and officials from 51 countries to discuss economic and security challenges.

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

  • FCO Minister calls for swift progress on Maldives elections

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire calls for elections in Maldives to move forward quickly and warns against further delays.

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

  • UK offers support to Philippines following Typhoon Yolanda

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire sends condolences to those affected by Typhoon Yolanda and offers support to the Government of the Philippines.

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

  • Debate on Sri Lanka, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

    Speaking during a debate in Parliament Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire stressed that Sri Lanka must maintain progress on human rights.

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

  • Korean War Memorial Ground-Breaking Ceremony

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: Britain’s contribution in the Korean Peninsula, under the United Nations banner, will never be forgotten.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire Twitter Q&A on the Commonwealth

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on the Commonwealth live via Twitter on 7 November.

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

  • UK concern over delays to Maldives Presidential elections

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire comments on the Maldives’ Presidential elections and reports of intimidation.

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

  • China: Challenges and opportunities for UK business

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke at the China Association Autumn Lunch about opportunities China presents for British business and UK growth.

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

  • London hosts third UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue

    FCO Minister welcomes Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Son to the UK for high level talks.

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

  • FCO and UKTI welcome NAO report supporting UK exporters

    FCO and UKTI are supporting UK prosperity and growth by helping British business to export more overseas.

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

  • Combating human trafficking: business and human rights

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the need for government, civil society and business to work together to eradicate human trafficking.

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

  • Hugo Swire opens UK’s new Paraguay Embassy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire hails opening of the British Embassy in Asuncion as symbol of UK’s continued engagement in Latin America

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

  • UN General Assembly Group of Friends Burma Meeting

    Representing the British Government, FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, attended the annual meeting of the Group of Friends of Burma at the UN General Assembly on 26 September.

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

  • Foreign Ministers look towards Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

    The annual meeting marked an important milestone ahead of the next Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Colombo in November.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • Minister saddened by loss of life in Mexico

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his sadness at the loss of life caused by tropical storms in Mexico.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes re-opening of Kaesong Industrial Complex

    Following the re-opening of the Kaesong complex, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire expressed hope for the future on the Korean peninsula.

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