Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

The head of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He/she advises the government on foreign policy and matters related to the Commonwealth of Nations (which primarily consists of former territories of the British Empire). He/she is also responsible for British overseas territories. The foreign secretary is appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister.
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Replying to a question about the prevailing tension between Pakistan and India and cross-LoC firing, the Foreign Secretary stated that India was trying to create tension along the LoC to divert world attention from internal strife.
US, Pakistan engaged at high level to promote mutual understanding: Tehmina Janjua
The foreign secretary reaffirmed Pakistan's constructive approach to work together with theUS for regional peace and stability.
Pakistan, US engaged at high-level to promote common goals: Tehmina Janjua
Dr Jaishankar was appointed as foreign secretary on January 29, 2015.
Vijay Gokhale assumes charges as Foreign Secretary
The foreign secretary reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to continue its efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
Pak support vital for success in Afghanistan, admits US
The Foreign Secretary said that killings of innocent Kashmiri people could not be condoned under the pretext of terrorism.
FO briefs Security Council's permanent members over Indian brutality in Kashmir
During a field tour, the Nepalese Foreign Secretary and the visiting delegation reviewed the Authority's facilities, the course of work and developed services presented by the Authority for the labour and employers, praising the technical development and accuracy adopted by the Authority in implementing its procedures.
Nepalese Foreign Minister calls for joint cooperation between the two countries
The Foreign Secretary announced additional funding of A'1m ($1.
Hague underlines UK support for stability in Lebanon
The Foreign Secretary would hold discussions on bilateral relations, regional and global issues with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mr.
Indian Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai to visit Sri Lanka
Those occupying the office of Foreign Secretary in the century and a half covered in this book had more freedom of action than did their successors, who often found themselves overshadowed by 'summit' conferences attended by heads of governments and by the intellectual constraints of the 'sound bite'.
A FOREIGN SECRETARY ON FOREIGN SECRETARIES
The Foreign Secretary was giving the second of four key note speeches on the new coalition government's foreign policy.
Hague shifts foreign policy focus to trade
The foreign secretary is expected to reach Islamabad on June 23 and return on June 25.
Indo-Pak foreign secretaries to meet on 24th in Islamabad
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