Ms Cat Evans has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Mali and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Niger.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Monday, 19 March 2018
UK continues work to end the illegal wildlife trade.
Thursday, 15 March 2018
From film and music to our inspirational museum and galleries’ collections, explore and share what the modern commonwealth means to you.
Monday, 12 March 2018
On Commonwealth Day, Prime Minister Theresa May held a meeting with Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.
Friday, 09 March 2018
The Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan MP, Minister of State for Europe and the Americas at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, arrives in Santiago de Chile today (9th March).
Monday, 05 March 2018
Lord Ahmad visited Turkey and Iraq following the launch of the government’s 5-year women, peace and security strategy.
Thursday, 01 March 2018
The Kabul Process is the Afghan-owned, Afghan-led conference aiming to take forward a real intra-Afghan dialogue on peace.
Monday, 26 February 2018
At a time of almost unprecedented humanitarian need, the UK urges other countries to follow our lead to deliver better and faster humanitarian responses.
Friday, 23 February 2018
Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen in succession to Simon Shercliff.
Friday, 16 February 2018
On a two-day visit, Commonwealth Minister Lord Ahmad congratulates The Gambia following their re-entry to the Commonwealth.
Friday, 16 February 2018
UK, US and Norway statement on Phase 2 of the High Level Revitalization Forum for South Sudan.
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Minister for Africa, Harriett Baldwin visits Cameroon and Côte D’Ivoire on a three-day visit.
Thursday, 15 February 2018
UK judges that the Russian government was responsible for the NotPetya cyber-attack of June 2017.
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
The Foreign Secretary met Tánaiste Simon Coveney today for a meeting on the UK-Ireland bilateral relationship and foreign policy cooperation.
Sunday, 21 January 2018
Mark Field, FCO Minister for Asia and the Pacific, condemns the attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan
Friday, 12 January 2018
UK, US and Norway condemn violations of the Cessation of Hostilities agreement in South Sudan.
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Harriett Baldwin MP has been appointed as Minister for Africa for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development.
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Harriett Baldwin MP has been appointed as Minister for Africa for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development.
Monday, 08 January 2018
The Third Session of the UK-Thailand Strategic Dialogue was held in Bangkok on 3 January 2018
Thursday, 04 January 2018
The Foreign Office Minister for Asia and the Pacific arrives in Hanoi on Thursday 4 January.
Thursday, 04 January 2018
The Rt Hon. Mark Field MP, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s Minister for Asia and Pacific, returned to Bangkok on 2nd January, following a previous visit in November 2017.
Friday, 29 December 2017
The Minister for Africa gave a statement on the Presidential run-off election in the Republic of Liberia.
Saturday, 23 December 2017
As schools break up for the Christmas holidays, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is reminding people of the support available to those affected by international child abduction.
Friday, 22 December 2017
The Foreign Secretary has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Thursday, 21 December 2017
The Troika Welcomes the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access Concerning the Conflict in South Sudan.
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for the Americas Sir Alan Duncan has announced an increase in financial support for Colombia's peace process
Sunday, 17 December 2017
DFID statement on the death of Becky Dykes
Friday, 15 December 2017
The UK-Japan Joint Statement from the Third UK-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting, 14 December 2017
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson sends his warmest wishes for the Festival of Lights
Sunday, 10 December 2017
The Chancellor is expected to discuss a range of issues, including the economic reform plan Vision 2030.
Friday, 08 December 2017
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong meets Prime Minister Theresa May and HRH The Princess Royal during the UK-China People to People Dialogue.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
At least 300 young people will have the chance to live and work in China following the expansion of a government-funded internship scheme.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
School Standards Minister Nick Gibb has praised the first cohort of pupils on the Mandarin Excellence Programme for their excellent first year results.
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May has released the following statement on the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem.
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson discusses a range of issues with his NATO counterparts, including cooperation with Georgia, and the organisation's contribution to the fight against terrorism.
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
UK reassures Bangladesh of its support on the Rohingya.
Monday, 04 December 2017
The fifth annual UK-China High-Level People-to-People (P2P) Dialogue will be held in the UK from 4-7 December 2017.
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Minister for Africa visited Harare shortly after the resignation of President Mugabe to meet the new President, members of the opposition and civil society
Friday, 17 November 2017
The Joint Investigative Mechanism fails to be renewed
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Remembrance Sunday is typically observed on the Sunday closest to 11 November (Remembrance Day) which marks the end of World War I on 11 November 1918.
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Information for British nationals in Zimbabwe on where to find guidance following recent developments in Harare.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
FCO staff and the UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict visit Bangladesh to support survivors of sexual violence.
Monday, 30 October 2017
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson's article published in today's Daily Telegraph ahead of the centenary of the Balfour Declaration on 2 November.
Monday, 30 October 2017
Rory Stewart appeals for calm ahead of Kenyan election result.
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and Minister for the UN Lord Ahmad celebrate UN Day
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