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  • 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

  • Statement to Parliament on the G8 Foreign Minister's Meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

    On 10 and 11 April, Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with G8 Foreign Ministers in London to discuss his key policy priorities

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

  • Budget 2013 - what it means for the UK's work in Burma

    UK becomes the first G8 country to meet the 0.7% overseas development assistance target.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN Human Rights Council session

    Foreign Office Senior Minister of State, Baroness Warsi, comments on the conclusion of 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • Foreign Office expresses deep concern over violence in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on all parties to end the ongoing violence in Meiktila in central Burma.

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

  • G8 UK Presidency: Foreign Ministers’ meeting: Progress report

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on objectives for the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

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

  • The British Embassy Rangoon's support towards Women's Rights

    The British Embassy Rangoon is supporting Women's Rights in Burma through ActionAid Myanmar and the British Council.

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

  • South-East Asia Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the close relationship between the UK and South East Asia.

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

  • UK commits £600,000 to support responsible investment in Burma

    Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the FCO today about the progress being made in Burma.

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

  • Burma making significant strides towards reform but challenges still remain

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the Foreign Office about progress being made in Burma.

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

  • Human rights and reform crucial to Burma development

    Foreign Secretary discusses human rights reform with Burma Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin and UK Ministers Hugo Swire and Alan Duncan.

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

  • FCO Minister to answer questions on Burma via Twitter

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on Burma live via Twitter on 13 February.

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

  • UK and Australia aid chiefs welcome reform

    Heads of Department for International Development (DFID) and Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) have launched a new education program during a joint visit from 29 to 31 January.

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

  • Burma: Joint support for new education initiative

    The UK will work with Australia to help over 200,000 children in Burma to complete basic education

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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