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  • FCO Minister welcomes report on human rights in Burma

    Hugo Swire welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Burma; progress made, but serious challenges remain.

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

  • Burma: Taking the conflict out of business (March 13, 2014)

    The UK is supporting attempts to make Burma’s economic development sustainable and inclusive

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

  • UK supports Burma’s economic reform and welcomes progress on EITI

    Barbara Woodward, Director-General for Economic and Consular issues at the UK’s FCO, visited Burma on 17-18 February.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade reception

    In a speech at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade the Foreign Secretary called for action to save some of the world's most remarkable species.

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

  • Burma: Cleaning up financial crime

    British Government supporting Burma’s fight against Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism

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

  • Ensuring a positive business impact

    Senior officials, parliamentarians and business leaders join forces to promote responsible business and investment in Burma

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

  • Minister Swire concludes visit to Burma and Cambodia

    Foreign Minister Hugo Swire leaves Cambodia after a successful visit to the region. Very impressed with Cambodia’s potential for the future.

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

  • FCO Minister to answer questions on Burma via Twitter

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on Burma live via Twitter on 4 February.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at the British Council in Rangoon

    Minister Hugo Swire spoke about Burma's democratic reforms, the peace process in Rakhine and Burma's diplomatic relations with Britain.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Burma’s Kachin State

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire is the first British Minister since World War II to visit Kachin State in Burma.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire visits Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire visits Burma for second time and meets Aung San Suu Kyi and Ministers on democracy and human rights Burma.

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

  • UK Foreign Office Minister for Asia visits Naypyidaw, Myitkyina and Rangoon 28-30 January

    UK Foreign Office Minister for Asia Hugo Swire arrives in Burma on Tuesday 28th January for a three-day visit.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns violence in Rakhine State

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has underlined the UK's concerns about recent violence in Rakhine State, Burma.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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

  • UK Business Ambassador James Townshend to visit Burma

    James Townshend, the UK’s Business Ambassador for Agriculture will visit Burma on 20-25 January.

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

  • Response to violence in Rakhine

    UK and US Embassies express concern over violence in Rakhine State.

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

  • Burma: International community's concern over IDPs in Rakhine

    International Community expresses concern over dire humanitarian situation faced by internally displaced persons in Rakhine region.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire welcomes prisoner releases in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed a presidential pledge to free all remaining prisoners in Burma.

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

  • UK boosts fight against illegal wildlife trade

    Burmese Government invited to attend international conference in London in February 2014.

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