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  • UK offers support to Philippines following Typhoon Yolanda

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire sends condolences to those affected by Typhoon Yolanda and offers support to the Government of the Philippines.

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

  • PM's meeting with President Park of the Republic of Korea

    The Prime Minister welcomed President Park of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to Downing Street on her first official visit since taking office.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes President of the Republic of Korea to UK

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the arrival of the Republic of Korea President Park Geun-Hye to the UK.

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

  • Korean War Memorial Ground-Breaking Ceremony

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: Britain’s contribution in the Korean Peninsula, under the United Nations banner, will never be forgotten.

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

  • Speech during the 2nd Annual East Africa Oil and Gas Summit

    Oil & Gas revenue has the potential to significantly change the economies of any region

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

  • London hosts third UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue

    FCO Minister welcomes Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister Son to the UK for high level talks.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 21 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on China, energy, Grangemouth, free schools, food waste and Scotland.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern over further delays in Maldives Presidential elections

    Foreign Secretary deeply dismayed by further delays in the Maldives Presidential elections

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

  • FCO Minister meets Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, met Kenyan Cabinet Secretary, Amina Mohamed, today at the Foreign Office.

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

  • Foreign Secretary strengthens UK ties in Korea, Mongolia and Japan

    Foreign Secretary visits three North-East Asian democracies and rapidly-growing economies to promote UK political and commercial interests.

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

  • FCO Minister Baroness Warsi Twitter Q&A on UK and Pakistan

    Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi will answer your questions on UK and Pakistan live via Twitter on 16 October.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Maldives election annulment

    The Foreign Secretary calls on presidential candidates to respect democratic process and create conditions for free, fair elections.

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

  • Government's response following Kenya terrorist attack

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the government's response following the terrorist attack in Nairobi.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Bamako and Timbuktu

    Mark Simmonds concludes successful two-day visit to meet new Malian government and key figures in the north.

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

  • Hugo Swire opens UK’s new Paraguay Embassy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire hails opening of the British Embassy in Asuncion as symbol of UK’s continued engagement in Latin America

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

  • Minister for Africa concerned with violent developments in Sudan

    FCO Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds urges restraint following demonstrations in Sudan.

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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

  • UK welcomes Sri Lankan elections; urges investigation into intimidation

    Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.

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

  • Nairobi attack: PM phone call with Kenya's President Kenyatta

    The Prime Minister spoke to the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta following the shopping centre attack in Nairobi.

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

  • UK calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Maldives

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt urges all parties to respect the outcome of the ongoing democratic process in Maldives.

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