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  • Deputy Prime Minister's speech at G8 Open for Growth event

    The Deputy Prime Minister spoke on extractives transparency at the G8 ‘Open for Growth’ Trade, Tax, and Transparency event.

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

  • 88 Student leaders to visit the UK

    The 88 Generation Student leaders will visit the UK on a 8-day trip from June 18 to 25.

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

  • UN labour organisation recognises Burmese progress on ending forced labour

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire today welcomed the International Labour Organization’s lifting of restrictions on Burma.

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

  • British Minister calls on international community to work together to tackle Burma’s forgotten crises

    UK humanitarian support is making a difference in Burma but more needs to be done by the international community

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

  • G8 and developing countries will work together to make the use of natural resources more transparent

    The move will help poor people to benefit from their country’s oil, gas and mineral deposits

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 23rd Session today, with important resolutions on countries of concern including Belarus and Syria.

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

  • UK Trade Minister Lord Green to visit Burma

    Lord Green will visit Burma for the first time on June 13 to 14 to promote British businesses.

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

  • UK looks to invest in Myanmar's future

    Lord Green writes about his first visit to Burma.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Burma

    Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Burma.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on agreement in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has commented on the agreement between the Kachin Independence Organisation and the Burmese government.

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

  • Head of the UK armed forces visits Burma

    UK Chief of Defence Staff General Sir David Richards (the most senior serving officer in the British armed forces) visited Burma on 2 June to 4 June.

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

  • Lord Green begins two week trade mission to South East Asia

    Lord Green is visiting seven countries in Southeast Asia to boost the UK’s trade links with the region.

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

  • Support for Burma's displaced and vulnerable people

    Humanitarian support for people displaced by violence and threatened by approaching storms

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

  • UK and Singapore supports Burma in a Legal Aid Training Programme

    Together with the British Embassy in Rangoon, we are supporting a week-long training opportunity for Burmese legal officials in Singapore.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • General, Foreign & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils: 22-23 April

    Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.

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

  • Hugo Swire: “The time is right to lift sanctions on Burma”

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed the decision to lift sanctions on Burma while retaining the arms embargo.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes U Aung Min of Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses peace process in Burma with Burmese Minister for the President's Office, U Aung Min.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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