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  • David Cameron and Aung San Suu Kyi press conference

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Aung San Suu Kyi gave a joint press conference in London on 23 October 2013.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg met with Aung San Suu Kyi

    The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s support for Burma.

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

  • UK supports Aung San Suu Kyi’s call for democratic reform in Burma

    Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets senior ministers at the beginning of UK visit to London, Northern Ireland and Sandhurst.

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

  • UK to support Aung San Suu Kyi’s work with Rangoon General Hospital

    UK government to support Aung San Suu Kyi’s plans for the renovation of Rangoon General Hospital in Burma, the Prime Minister announces

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

  • Open Government for a better society

    UK government supports Burma’s commitment to join the Open Government Partnership by 2016

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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

  • Essex global logistics firm opens office in Burma

    Claridon Group becomes the first privately owned British company to establish an office in Burma.

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

  • Ambassador designate marks International Day of Democracy

    Andrew Patrick, the British Ambassador designate to Burma, has given a statement to mark International Day of Democracy on September 15

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

  • Burma: Farewell Reception for Chevening Scholars 2013/14

    British Embassy Rangoon farewells Chevening Scholars 2013/14.

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

  • Burma: Chevening Scholarship applications for 2014/15 now open

    British Embassy Rangoon invites Chevening Scholarship applications for 2014/15

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

  • UK power sector showcased during Burmese ministerial visit

    Burmese Minister for Electric Power visited the UK to meet UK companies and learn more about the effective structuring of the power sector.

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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 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

  • Historic visit of Burmese president to UK helps open up trade

    The visit of President U Thein Sein to the UK on 16-17 July 2013 encompassed a series of events which laid the groundwork for future trade and investment ties.

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

  • Speech of House of Commons' Speaker at Rangoon University, Burma

    Speech by Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon John Bercow, entitled "British Democracy & Parliament", at Rangoon University, Burma. Check against delivery.

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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

  • 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 April to June 2013.

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

  • Visit of President U Thein Sein of Burma

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the visit of President U Thein Sein of Burma.

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

  • UK and Burma launch Financial Services Taskforce

    The UK and Burma have today announced the creation of a Financial Services Taskforce

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

  • ICAI report on DFID’s Health Programmes in Burma

    Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) recognises the key role DFID has played in Burma to help build a more robust and integrated health system there.

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