FCO Latest News

• UK support for Kosovo is robust and enduring (24/11/2009)
  Minister for Europe Chris Bryant voiced support for the first UK-Kosovo Investment Forum, which takes place in London, on Tuesday 24 November.
• Afghanistan is number one foreign policy priority (24/11/2009)
  Speaking in the Queen's Speech debate, David Miliband said that Afghanistan is the biggest challenge of this Parliamentary session.
• FCO appoints Head of Digital (24/11/2009)
  Jimmy Leach is to join the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as the new Head of Digital Engagement.
• 'A golden opportunity for Cyprus' (24/11/2009)
  Minister for Europe Chris Bryant is in Cyprus on 22-25 November for ministerial meetings and discussions on a wide range of issues.
• Climate change high on Commonwealth agenda (24/11/2009)
  Baroness Kinnock is visiting Jamaica on 23-24 November for high level ministerial meetings and to discuss many issues including climate change.
• Be on the Ball for World Cup 2010 (23/11/2009)
  If you're planning to travel to South Africa for the World Cup next year, make sure you follow some basic tips for a safe and enjoyable stay.
• Queen's Speech debate 2009 (23/11/2009)
  David Miliband took part in a debate in the House of Commons on the Queen's Speech 2009.
• Human Rights resolution on Iran (20/11/2009)
  The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
• Change of Ambassador to Mozambique (20/11/2009)
  Mr Anthony Shaun Cleary has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Mr Andrew Soper.
• Cluster munitions ban will make world a safer place (20/11/2009)
  New legislation that would ban the use, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions was published on Friday 20 November.