Celebrating Commonwealth Day 07 March 2010
Commonwealth Day is an annual event designed to promote awareness of global issues, and understanding of the work of the Commonwealth in improving the lives of its citizens.
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Recent news and events
Failure of Aung San Suu Kyi appeal 26 February 2010
The denial of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s appeal against her sentencing in August 2009 was condemned today by Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis, although he said it came as no surprise.
Business, government must work together to secure global recovery: UK Prime Minister says 21 February 2010
Burmese opposition leader U Tin Oo released by regime 13 February 2010
Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis said he welcomed the news of U Tin Oo’s release from house arrest.
Also in the news
- Burmese activists welcomed to the Foreign Office
- Sir Kevin Smith's Speech at the High Commissioner's Lunch
- Strong UK presence at Singapore Airshow 2010
- Singapore Airshow 2010: A showcase of UK Aerospace Excellence
- Speech for BHC-SBF Post-Copenhagen Seminar on Climate Change: Responsible Land Use and the Clean Sector
UK foreign policy news
- Miliband on 'The war in Afghanistan: how to end it' (10/03/2010)
- The war in Afghanistan: how to end it (10/03/2010)
- Foreign Office Minister Chris Bryant visits Chile to see earthquake aid efforts (10/03/2010)
- Ivan Lewis concerned over changes in Burma's electoral law (10/03/2010)
- Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli building in East Jerusalem (10/03/2010)
