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From Minister of State (Minister for Europe and the Americas)
  • Voting, democracy and the future of Hong Kong

    Ahead of International Day of Democracy, Hugo Swire sets out why the transition to universal suffrage is in the best interests of Hong Kong.

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

  • Hugo Swire saddened by execution in Japan

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his regret at today’s execution in Japan.

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

  • Hugo Swire speech on Chile Day

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech about the UK and Chile's strong friendship and shared trade and business interests.

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

  • Hugo Swire congratulates new CICIG Commissioner

    Hugo Swire congratulated Mr Velasquez on his appointment as Commissioner for the International Commission against impunity in Guatemala.

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

  • Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP speech at the Post Forum Dialogue Intervention

    Minister Swire emphasised Britain's commitment to the Pacific region.

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

  • Opening speech at the Climate Diplomacy event at the 44th Pacific Islands forum meeting

    The UK, in partnership with the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Climate Development and Knowledge Network held an event today in Majuro.

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    First published during the 2001 to 2005 Labour government

  • UK highlights climate change threat at Pacifics Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will put climate change at the top of his agenda as he represents the UK at the Pacific Islands Forum.

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

  • Hugo Swire welcomes UN resolution on child soldiers in Burma

    Hugo Swire calls for Burma to cooperate fully with a UN resolution aimed at bringing an end to the use of child soldiers.

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

  • Hugo Swire meets Sikh representatives about Professor Bhullar

    Foreign Office Minister, Hugo Swire, met Sikh representatives today to discuss the case of Professor Bhullar.

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

  • Hugo Swire marks anniversary of protests in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire marks the 25th anniversary of protests in Burma and remembers those who struggled for greater democracy.

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

  • Foreign Office summons Spanish Ambassador over Gibraltar border delays

    Spanish Ambassador summoned to the Foreign Office in relation to delays at the Gibraltar border this weekend

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns brutal attacks in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister, Hugo Swire calls upon Iraqi leaders to put aside their differences and work together to stop terrorism

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

  • Farewell reception for 2012/13 Chevening Scholars

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire hosted a reception to say farewell to the 2012/2013 Chevening Scholars.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes Burma political prisoner release

    Foreign Office Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire welcomed the Burmese government’s release of political prisoners announced today.

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

  • British Council Annual Report 2012-13

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has made a statement to Parliament about the latest British Council Annual Report.

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

  • British Council Triennial Review

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has made a statement to Parliament on the British Council Triennial Review.

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

  • UK and Mexico hold successful economic talks

    The UK and Mexico met for the fifth bilateral High Level Economic Talks in London on 11-12 July 2013.

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

  • Asia and the UK – Partnering for prosperity

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech at Reform on how Britain and Asia are partnering for prosperity.

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

  • Leeds Council launches Community Trigger

    Victims of antisocial behaviour will now be able to force the police and councils to action if they feel they are being ignored.

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

  • Hugo Swire speech at UK-Japan Global Seminar

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech about the strength of the UK-Japan relationship covering prosperity and security.

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