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The Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, will visit Colombo, Jaffna and Galle in his third official visit to Sri Lanka.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Asia Minister Hugo Swire today summoned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Ambassador in London, Mr Hyon Hak Bong, to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office following the reported nuclear test.
The two countries have agreed a settlement regarding the issue of women from the Republic of Korea being forced to work as sex slaves for Japanese soldiers during World War Two.
Over 25,000 people have seen Magna Carta on its global tour. The original 1217 copy has now travelled home to Hereford Cathedral in time for Christmas
This month marks the UK-Nepal bicentenary – two hundred years of diplomatic relations between our two countries.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about the situation of the Rohingya in Burma.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about political prisoners in Burma.
The Minister for Asia has welcomed the UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution on human rights in Burma.
Minister for Asia comments on the State of Emergency in the Maldives
Minister of State for Latin America, Hugo Swire, addressed attendees at the Brazilian Embassy on Amazon day 2015.
Joint communiqué on the occasion of the political dialogue between the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland and Chile - London, 8th October 2015.
Hugo Swire looks forward to working with the new Nepalese Prime Minister and Government of Nepal.
Hugo Swire today welcomed the adoption of an important and historic resolution on Sri Lanka by the UN Human Rights Council.
The UK is preparing for Rio 2016 with a new pilot Consulate General in Belo Horizonte to make the most of trade and business opportunities ahead of the Games.
Hugo Swire welcomes the commitment by the Colombian Government and the FARC to agree a peace deal by March 2016.
To mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, an original edition from Hereford Cathedral is travelling to seven countries between September – December 2015
Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, awaits Nepal’s new constitution and urges calm from all sides.
Hugo Swire welcomed the publication of the report from the investigation on Sri Lanka by the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR).
UK announces a global tour of Magna Carta and new funding to share British legal expertise worldwide
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva to discuss the UK’s human rights priorities.
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