Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

The department of the British government responsible for advising on and executing foreign policy and matters related to the Commonwealth of Nations (which primarily consists of former territories of the British Empire). It also has an administration role in British overseas territories. It was created in its current form in 1968 but traces its origins to 1782. The chancellor of the exchequer is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister.
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British Foreign and Commonwealth Office calls on the Russian Federation to provide access to international human rights mechanisms in the occupied regions of Georgia: "Russia's actions in Abkhazia and South Ossetia have led to worsening human rights situation in both regions.
Georgia : Human Rights and Democracy in the Annual Report of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of Great Britain for the first time reflected human rights situation in Georgia's occupied regions
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued a warning for Pakistan last week, saying it expected violence to increase near Eid al-Fitr, a holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
British government issues alert for Pakistan
Summary: Dh 11.6 million of joint funding to help Somalia tackle the issue of sexual violence in conflict is to be announced today by United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and British Foreign Minister William Hague, at the end of bilateral talks at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, according to a statement issued early today.
UAE and UK announce Dh 11.6m joint funding for Somalia
This came in a speech delivered by Prince Mohammed during a ceremony held by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office today to launch the UK Hajj Mission for this year.
Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf: Saudi Arabia Will Spare No Effort to Ensure Security and Safety of Hajj Season
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said gave an audience at Bait Al Barakah on Sunday to Alistair Burt, parliamentary undersecretary of state for Middle East affairs at British Foreign and Commonwealth Office who is currently in Oman.
HM gives audience to UK
ISLAMABAD, May 16, 2011 (Balochistan Times): Permanent Under Secretary of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Simon Fraser called on Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir on Sunday.
UK FCO Permanent Under Secretary calls on Pak Foreign Secretary
Summary: LONDON: Sir Tom Phillips KCMG has been appointed ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in succession to Sir William Patey KCMG, according to the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
Sir Tom appointed ambassador to Kingdom
"Barazani received in Salah al-Din the official in charge of the Middle East affairs in the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Frank BakerC*," read the statement that was published on the official web site of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
Kurdish president, British official discuss bilateral ties
Caroline Flint was appointed as the minister for Europe at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office five months ago, and visited Cyprus three days after her appointment and met the two leaders in the island.
(DIP) BRITISH MINISTER VISITS TURKISH CYPRIOT COMMUNITY CENTER
David Miliband, former Foreign Secretary of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office on Friday.
Hina meets Miliband; bilateral issues discussed
Simon Fraser, Permanent Under-Secretary at the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, flanked him.
British Foreign Minister arrives
ISLAMABAD, May 16, 2011 (Frontier Star): Permanent Under Secretary of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Simon Fraser called on Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir on Sunday.
UK FCO Permanent Under Secretary calls on Pak Foreign Secretary
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