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  • Foreign Secretary congratulates re-elected President of Colombia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates His Excellency Juan Manuel Santos Calderón on winning the Colombian Presidential elections.

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

  • Update on the situation in South Sudan

    Minister Mark Simmonds updates the House on the situation in South Sudan and UK efforts to help resolve the conflict.

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

  • Credentials speech of British Ambassador to Palau

    Speech given by Ambassador Asif Ahmad during his presentation of credentials to H.E. President Tommy Remengesau Jr of the Republic of Palau.

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

  • UK and East Africa: Partnering on future opportunities

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke at the East Africa Oil & Gas Summit on 10 June 2014.

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

  • Minister Swire’s Speech at Tri Chandra College Kathmandu

    The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP delivered a speech at Tri-Chandra Campus infront of students and leaders from business, politics and civil society.

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

  • FCO Minister visits Sao Paulo and Miami ahead of the World Cup

    Minister Mark Simmonds visits Sao Paulo and Miami to promote the Be On The Ball campaign, preparing fans for the World Cup.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for return to democracy in Thailand

    Following a military-led coup in Thailand today, the Foreign Secretary has called for calm and a return to democracy.

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

  • Hugo Swire champions major UK investment in Mongolia

    Minister Hugo Swire is in Mongolia for two days of political calls, including on Foreign Minister Bold, and work with UK and Mongolian business.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes constructive regional summit on Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary welcomes concrete agreements at Paris Summit on tackling Boko Haram and offers UK follow-up meeting.

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

  • Climate Change: Politics, Economics and Partnerships

    Mark Simmonds spoke about climate change at Chongqing University, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for China and the UK in tackling climate change.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Indian election results

    UK Government congratulates India’s Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their election success.

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

  • Tanzanian President visits UK

    President Kikwete visits UK as a Guest of Her Majesty’s Government meeting PM David Cameron, Foreign Secretary William Hague, HRH The Duke of York. Opens UK/Tanzania Trade and Investment Forum and visits Aberdeen to see UK e…

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Nigeria

    UK’s package of support to help locate missing Nigerian school girls welcomed by President Jonathan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates South Africa on elections

    Foreign Secretary welcomes South Africans’ determination to maintain Mandela’s legacy; UK to remain steadfast partner.

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

  • UK's non resident Ambassador to Gabon presents letter of credence

    H.E. Brain Olley's address to Gabon's President Ali Bongo during the presentation of his letter of credence on the 23rd of April

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

  • PM call with President Goodluck Jonathan

    The Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to the Nigerian President about the abduction of more than 200 girls in northern Nigeria.

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

  • Mr Simmonds speaks at UK/Cameroon Investment Forum

    Mark Simmonds promotes the UK’s partnership with Cameroon, trade and investment.

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

  • Minister for Africa speaks at UK/Uganda Business Forum

    Mark Simmonds promotes the UK’s partnership with Uganda, trade and investment, and human rights and good governance.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on abduction of school girls in Nigeria

    Foreign Secretary condemns kidnap as “disgusting and immoral” and repeats UK offer of help.

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

  • Britain’s top diplomats visited Somalia on 28th April

    Head of Diplomatic Service and Permanent Secretary at Department for International Development meet President and Prime Minister of Somalia.

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