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From Mark Simmonds
  • Foreign Office Minister makes first visit to Barbados

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds’ visit to Barbados this week will focus on prosperity and co-operation in security.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes progress between Sudan and South Sudan

    FCO Minister welcomes Sudan and South Sudan’s cooperation on oil and security, and calls for talks on Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile

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

  • FCO Minister condemns rocket fire from Gaza

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns rocket fire from Gaza into Israel, calling for those responsible to respect the ceasefire.

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

  • FCO concerned at hanging of prisoners in Kuwait

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds encourages Kuwait to impose a moratorium on the death penalty.

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

  • Major Somali trade event announced during meeting with London Somali community

    The UK will be holding a major trade and investment event aimed at supporting inward investment into Somalia.

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

  • FCO Minister statement on Friends of Zimbabwe meeting

    International donor countries meet to discuss issues around upcoming elections at Friends of Zimbabwe meeting.

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

  • Olympic Truce Forum looks to future

    The FCO, the IOC & UN Office on Sport for Development & Peace co-host Olympic Truce Legacy Forum with future Olympic host nations in London.

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

  • Minister for Africa urges dialogue in Central African Republic

    Minister for Africa calls on all sides in Central African Republic to respect peace accord, resume dialogue and ensure safety of civilians.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns senseless attacks in Nigeria

    FCO Minister for Africa condemns latest terrorist attacks in Nigeria and reiterates UK commitment to support efforts to counter terrorism.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes release of Somali journalist

    FCO Minister comments on the release of a Somali journalist who was detained for his involvement in investigating an alleged rape case.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Kenyan election results

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has congratulated the people of Kenya on their elections.

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

  • Young people most at risk of being forced into marriage

    Latest statistics from the Forced Marriage Unit suggest young people aged between 16 and 25 are most at risk of being forced into marriage.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Somali rape case

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds comments on recent legal developments on a rape case in Somalia.

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

  • UK welcomes new peace agreement for eastern DRC

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has welcomed the Peace and Security Co-operation Framework signed by regional African leaders today.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UK showing leadership in sustainable fishing around South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds comments on fish stocks around South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands.

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

  • FCO Minister calls on Chad to arrest Sudanese President

    Mark Simmonds has called on the Government of Chad to meet its international obligations and arrest President Bashir of Sudan.

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

  • People over 55 risk huge medical bills by not taking out travel insurance

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds warns of the dangers of not having comprehensive travel insurance.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on rape case in Somalia

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, has commented on yesterday’s convictions in a rape case in Somalia.

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