New UK Ambassador to Argentina 29 August 2008
Ms Shan Morgan has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to The Argentine Republic and Her Majesty's non-resident Ambassador to The Republic of Paraguay.
Recent news and events
Georgia: G7 joint statement 27 August 2008
The G7 countries issued a joint statement condemning the recent actions of Russia towards Georgia and her recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia on Wednesday 27 August.
PBI Visit to Ethiopia and Hargeisa 27 August 2008
Four prominent British Muslims visited Somaliland between August 18-23 as part of the Projecting British Islam programme.
Zimbabwe amended travel advice 27 August 2008
We amended our travel advice for Zimbabwe on Wednesday 27 August. Due to the decrease in violence in the region we no longer advise against all but essential travel.
Georgia: Travel advice updated 25 August 2008
We amended our travel advice for Georgia on Monday 25 August. The situation in Georgia is now calmer but we continue to advise against all travel to South Ossetia and Abkhazia.