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From Mark Simmonds
  • Promoting jobs, economic growth and diversification in the Overseas Territories

    UK and Overseas Territories issue communiqué following Joint Ministerial Council.

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

  • Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds welcomes leaders of the Overseas Territories to London for summit meeting on action to support jobs and growth.

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

  • The UK’s Partnership with Africa

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke to the Royal Africa Society about the UK's partnership with Africa.

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

  • Drugs leave hundreds of Brits behind bars overseas

    FCO and Prisoners Abroad unite to warn of consequences of drugs abroad.

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

  • UK/Africa High Level Prosperity Partnership

    HMG promotes Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania to UK business in mutual prosperity drive.

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

  • British Indian Ocean Territory Feasibility Study

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on the British Indian Ocean Territory Feasibility Study.

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

  • British Indian Ocean Territory feasibility study

    HMG commits to transparent, inclusive and fair British Indian Ocean Territory feasibility study.

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

  • Review of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

    Mark Simmonds has made a statement on the third Annual Review of the UK Government National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • FCO Minister for Africa visits South Sudan

    Mark Simmonds meets President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and pledges UK support to build peace and development.

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

  • Foreign Office reaffirms strong links between UK and Jamaica

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds stresses importance of a modern partnership based on shared interests during visit to Jamaica.

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

  • Speech to Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce

    Speech by Minister for Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds MP during his visit to the Cayman Islands on 5 November 2013

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

  • FCO Minister concerned at fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds calls for restraint following renewed violence in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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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

  • Respecting the Arctic, promoting UK interests

    New UK report shows that respect for Arctic states, local people and the environment is fundamental to Arctic engagement

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

  • International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers Association

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on the launch, governance and membership of the Association.

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

  • Hajj Consular Delegation accompanies British pilgrims

    UK Hajj Consular Delegation: Effective preparation will ensure a safe and trouble-free Hajj.

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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

  • 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

  • UK strongly supports the UN Integrated Strategy for the Sahel

    Statement by Mark Simmonds, UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, to the UN General Assembly High-Level Event on the Sahel

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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