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From The Rt Hon Hugo Swire
  • UK concerned by executions in Indonesia

    It is long-standing UK policy to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances. Concerned by executions in Indonesia.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at Reform Export Summit

    Mr Swire spoke at the Reform Export Summit about plans to strengthen and build the UK economy, exports and prosperity.

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

  • Minister expresses concern about sentencing of former Maldives President Nasheed

    Hugo Swire urges calm across the Maldives and encourages political parties to act with moderation, restraint and within bounds of the law.

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

  • Hugo Swire urges end to violence in Bangladesh

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire urges an end to the last 60 days of violence and disruption in Bangladesh.

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

  • Hugo Swire remarks on the UK and Mexico at Canning House

    Minister Swire gave a concluding address following Mexican President Peña Nieto's Canning Lecture.

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

  • FCO welcomes US decision to refer British national death sentence for further consideration

    Hugo Swire welcomes US decision to refer Linda Carty’s case for further consideration. The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances.

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

  • Hugo Swire concerned by treatment of former Maldives President

    Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, responds to the continued detention of former President Nasheed in Maldives.

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

  • Hugo Swire holds high-level talks in Malaysia and Vietnam

    Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, has made his second official visit to Malaysia and is making his first to Vietnam.

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

  • Hugo Swire responds to Sri Lanka report update

    Hugo Swire urged all sides to continue to work together to ensure that the OHCHR’s report on Sri Lanka, now due in September, is thorough and consistent.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at Islamic Finance and Investment Conference

    Mr Swire spoke at the 14th annual Euromoney London Islamic Finance and Investment Conference about UK support for this fast-growing sector

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

  • Policy Review of Resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory

    Publication of the report of the independent feasibility study on resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory by consultants KPMG LLP.

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

  • Hugo Swire concerned by imprisonment of Malaysian opposition leader

    Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, responds to the Malaysian Federal Court’s decision to dismiss Anwar Ibrahim’s final appeal against a charge of sodomy.

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

  • Hugo Swire welcomes new Sri Lankan Foreign Minister to the UK

    Hugo Swire met with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on the first Sri Lankan visit to the UK since the new government was formed.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech - 'Commonwealth Charter debate: can it have any impact?'

    Mr Swire spoke at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association confererence 'Human Rights in the modern day Commonwealth: Magna Carta to Commonwealth Charter'

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

  • Helping Britain prosper globally

    Hugo Swire talks to business leaders about what the government is doing to increase the UK’s international trade and investment.

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

  • Hugo Swire meets new Sri Lankan President

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has concluded his second visit to Sri Lanka, the first Ministerial visit since the formation of a new government.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at the Asian Affairs 20th anniversary event

    Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire spoke about our partnerships across Asia and the Commonwealth as vital for our security and prosperity.

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

  • Hugo Swire responds to letters on sexual violence in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about sexual violence in Burma.

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

  • Hugo Swire responds to letters on Burma's political reforms

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has responded to members of the public concerned about Burma's political reforms.

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

  • British Minister launches new Consulate in Wuhan

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire launches new Wuhan British Consulate on third China visit.

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