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Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds warns of the dangers of not having comprehensive travel insurance.
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.
Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, has commented on yesterday’s convictions in a rape case in Somalia.
Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, today spoke at the Africa Summit, organised by The Economist.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa condemns terrorist attack in Mogadishu and underlines UK support for Somali government.
Minister for Africa and Somali Foreign Minister co-chair meeting of international community on Somalia at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa.
Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds met Malian Foreign Minister Tieman Hubert Coulibaly at the African Union Summit today.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds welcomes additional measures to safeguard Marine Protected Areas.
The UK is to provide logistical military assistance to Mali in order to help control rebel and extremist groups in the north of the country.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on Mali.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds spoke about the situation in Mali in a series of media interviews on Sunday 13 January.
FCO Minister for Africa comments on vote agreeing sanctions against groups and individuals involved in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds: "My sympathies go to the families of those who have been killed and wounded."
A few simple preparations before and during your holiday can help to make your Christmas trip safe and trouble free.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the first Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the development of a regulatory system for private security companies.
Minister for Africe Mark Simmonds MP offered his condolences following the deaths of Governor Yakowa and General Azazi in Nigeria
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