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UK encourages progress on reform and announces new support for Burma’s transition.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Free elections in 2015 were discussed by Prime Minister David Cameron and President U Thein Sein of Burma at Downing Street today.
The Southeast Asia Science and Innovation team is seeking applicants for Collaborative Development Awards.
Minister Alan Duncan recently met with government, ethnic and civil society representatives to discuss UK's role in promoting peace and combating poverty in Burma.
The Deputy Prime Minister spoke on extractives transparency at the G8 ‘Open for Growth’ Trade, Tax, and Transparency event.
The 88 Generation Student leaders will visit the UK on a 8-day trip from June 18 to 25.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire today welcomed the International Labour Organization’s lifting of restrictions on Burma.
UK humanitarian support is making a difference in Burma but more needs to be done by the international community
The move will help poor people to benefit from their country’s oil, gas and mineral deposits
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 23rd Session today, with important resolutions on countries of concern including Belarus and Syria.
Lord Green will visit Burma for the first time on June 13 to 14 to promote British businesses.
Lord Green writes about his first visit to Burma.
Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Burma.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has commented on the agreement between the Kachin Independence Organisation and the Burmese government.
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.
Lord Green is visiting seven countries in Southeast Asia to boost the UK’s trade links with the region.
Humanitarian support for people displaced by violence and threatened by approaching storms
Together with the British Embassy in Rangoon, we are supporting a week-long training opportunity for Burmese legal officials in Singapore.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.
Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.
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