FCO welcomes pirate convictions in Kenya 12 March 2010
The FCO welcomes the conviction of eight pirates in Kenya who were intercepted in 2008 by HMS Cumberland.
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Joint UK-Somalia press statement on the visit of the President of Somalia to London 12 March 2010
President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed of Somalia visited the UK from 8-11 March 2010, meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown and other government ministers to discuss a range of issues.
Save this number! Foreign Office trials text messaging for Brits abroad 12 March 2010
British travellers arriving in Egypt or Turkey next week will get a text message from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
European Youth Parliament meets at the FCO 11 March 2010
The FCO hosted the South East Forum of the European Youth Parliament (EYP), one of 14 regional forums the EYP is running across the UK.
Foreign Secretary meets with the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference 11 March 2010
Foreign Secretary David Miliband met with the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Professor Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, on 11 March 2010.
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- Miliband on 'The war in Afghanistan: how to end it'
