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From The Rt Hon Hugo Swire
  • FCO Minister extremely concerned about situation in Thailand

    Foreign Office Minister concerned by democratic deterioration, restrictions on media, expression and assembly in Thailand.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on UK-China Human Rights Dialogue

    Following the conclusion of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue, Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed its contribution to the bilateral relationship.

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

  • Hugo Swire champions major UK investment in Mongolia

    Minister Hugo Swire is in Mongolia for two days of political calls, including on Foreign Minister Bold, and work with UK and Mongolian business.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on martial law in Thailand

    FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, has expressed his concern at the latest developments in Thailand.

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

  • UK Minister promotes diplomatic outreach in China

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has started a two-day visit to China to strengthen the UK-China relationship.

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

  • Human Rights in the DPRK

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea during a Westminster Hall Debate.

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

  • Creativity Is GREAT Britain: FCO Celebrates UK Creative Industries

    FCO hosts a “Creativity is GREAT” reception, in conjunction with UKTI, to celebrate the talent, value and innovation of the UK’s creative industries.

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

  • UK speaks in support of EU statement on tensions in South China Sea

    Foreign Office Minister of State comments on recent incidents in the South China Sea.

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

  • Publication of summary of the Government’s activities in Burma

    FCO Minister of State & Minister of State for International Development are publishing today a summary of UK's activities in Burma.

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

  • UK calls for restoration of Humanitarian Access in Rakhine State

    Joint FCO-DFID call for urgent restoration humanitarian access to all communities in Rakhine State. Mr Swire summons Burmese Ambassador.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes news of Fijian election

    Hugo Swire welcomes announcement that an election will take place in Fiji on 17 September 2014.

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

  • Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: UN Human Rights Council

    Hugo Swire updated Parliament on the UNHRC resolution on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

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

  • DPRK Human Rights Violations Condemned

    UN Human Rights Council says “systematic and widespread human rights violations in the DPRK” cannot remain unpunished.

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

  • UK concerned at DPRK missile launch

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called on the DPRK to comply with UN Security Council Resolutions after further provocations.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges dialogue in Venezuela

    As violent protests continue in Venezuela, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has called for restraint.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire Twitter Q&A on Sri Lanka

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on Sri Lanka live via Twitter on 24 March.

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

  • UK condemns arrests in Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire concerned about arrests of human rights defenders in Sri Lanka.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes report on human rights in Burma

    Hugo Swire welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Burma; progress made, but serious challenges remain.

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

  • Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister welcomes Commonwealth statement on Fiji

    Hugo Swire welcomes Commonwealth Ministers' easing of Fiji’s suspension, clearing Fiji’s participation in Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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

  • UK deeply concerned at dismissal of Maldives Election Commissioners

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire responds to developments in the Maldives ahead of Parliamentary elections on 22 March.

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