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  • FCO Minister calls for swift progress on Maldives elections

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire calls for elections in Maldives to move forward quickly and warns against further delays.

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

  • UK concern over delays to Maldives Presidential elections

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire comments on the Maldives’ Presidential elections and reports of intimidation.

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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

  • 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

  • UK concerned at delay of Maldives Presidential elections

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlines need for second round of elections to go ahead without further delay.

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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

  • First round of Maldives’ Presidential elections goes smoothly

    Minister Alistair Burt congratulates people of Maldives on the first stage of the electoral process.

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

  • Strengthening relations with Sri Lanka and the Maldives

    The Acting British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, hosted a pre-departure briefing for the Chevening scholars.

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

  • Are you a future leader looking to study in the UK?

    Applications for 2014/15 Chevening Scholarships open on 1 September

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

  • Brits caught out by unusual laws and customs

    FCO encourages people to research destinations before they travel

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

  • Facility for Maldivians to apply for UK visas in Male’

    The British High Commission in Colombo published the 18th video in the “Ask the High Commissioner” series today.

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

  • Apply for a UK visa from Malé

    A temporary enrolment location will be set up to accept UK visa applications in Male’, Maldives on 28th August 2013.

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

  • Minister welcomes confirmation of Maldives Presidential election ballot

    Alistair Burt: it is vital that chosen candidates of all political parties can participate in elections that are free, fair and peaceful.

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

  • Turning the Games into Gold

    UK Government announces almost £10 Billion Economic Boosts.

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

  • CPA Delegation visits the Maldives

    Six British Parliamentarians visited Maldives on Sunday 21 July as part of a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) delegation.

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

  • "Ask the High Commissioner": 17th video

    The British High Commission in Colombo published the 17th video in the ‘Ask the High Commissioner’ series today.

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

  • Home Office Introduces a New Fast Track Visa Service in Sri Lanka

    From 24 June 2013, customers in Sri Lanka who apply for a UK visitor visa can request a brand new Fast Track visa service.

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

  • Stay in touch with us through social media

    Follow news and activities of the British High Commission in Colombo

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

  • Stay in touch with us through social media

    Follow news and activities of the British High Commission in Colombo

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

  • British High Commissioner answers questions from Sri Lanka and the Maldives

    The British High Commission in Colombo published the 16th video in the ‘Ask the High Commissioner’ series today.

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