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The global change we need: Campaigning Diplomacy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:28:13 GMT

Foreign Secretary David Milliband spoke to the Fabian Society on the challenge of engaging citizens on foreign policy issues.

Iraq Consulate opens in Manchester

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:26:46 GMT

Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis expressed delight at the opening of the Iraq Consulate in Manchester on Saturday 7 November.

UK committed to Bosnia and Herzegovina's future in the EU

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:29:00 GMT

David Miliband is in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on 6 November to discuss progress towards EU and NATO membership.

Britain will not walk away from Afghanistan

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:50:08 GMT

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the campaign in Afghanistan during a speech on Friday 6 November.

British Embassy Mali to re-open

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:28 GMT

During a visit to Mali, Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis announced that the UK will be re-opening its Embassy.

Remembrance 2009

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:18:02 GMT

Foreign Secretary David Miliband will lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on behalf of the UK's Overseas Territories on Remembrance Sunday.

Croatia and Slovenia sign border dispute agreement

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:49:29 GMT

The UK welcomes the signature by the Croatian and Slovenian Prime Ministers of the arbitration agreement on the border dispute between their two countries.

Promoting the best of modern Britain

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:57 GMT

Sir Steve Redgrave has given his personal backing to our 'See Britain through my eyes' campaign, which aims to promote the best of modern Britain ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

Turkey is key partner for the UK

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:55:00 GMT

David Miliband visited Turkey on 4-5 November for ministerial meetings and discussions on many issues including the EU and climate change.

President of Kosovo is welcomed to London

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:27:51 GMT

Minister for Europe Chris Bryant welcomed the President of Kosovo Dr Fatmir Sejdiu to London on 4 November 2009.