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FOREIGN OFFICE  The Foreign and Commonwealth Office supports British nationals overseas, helping to keep Britain safe, by funding programmes around the world and by building strong relationships with other countries. The FCO works through a network of 260 embassies, high commissions and other diplomatic posts, giving practical advice and assistane to the increasing number of British nationals who travel or live overseas. WEBSITE SPONSORS
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 Human rights essential to a stable societyDavid Miliband welcomed Human Rights Day on Thursday 10 December saying we must continue to promote universal human rights until they are secured. Africa ralliers urged to heed FCO travel adviceForeign Office Minister Chris Bryant has urged entrants for the upcoming car rallies in Africa to check our travel advice due to the threat of kidnap in the region. Burma´s 2100 prisoners of conscienceAn innovative campaign has been launched to highlight the plight of Burma´s 2100 prisoners of conscience. Iraq paves the way to elections next yearThe FCO welcomed the announcement on 6 December that the Iraqi Council of Representatives have reached agreement on a law to govern the parliamentary elections. Caribbean leaders visit the UKChris Bryant met elected leaders from five British Overseas Territories in the Caribbean who are in London for the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council on Monday 7 December. Demonstrations in IranForeign Secretary David Miliband commented on the clash between protestors and police in Iran. EU committed to being a ´deal maker´ in CopenhagenOn Monday and Tuesday 7 - 8 December David Miliband is attending the General Affairs Council and the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. Climate change press conferenceDavid Miliband and the Danish Foreign Minister, Per Stig Møller, held a press conference in Brussels to coincide with the first day of the Copenhagen climate change summit. China´s top diplomats visit the FCODavid Miliband hosted a meeting with China´s top diplomats. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss key issues with China´s top foreign policy advisers. First Page | Prev. Page | Next Page | Last Page | |
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