'A powerful voice in Europe' 20 November 2009
The PM and Foreign Secretary have welcomed the decision to appoint Baroness Ashton as the EU's high representative on foreign affairs and security.
News from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the British Embassy Riga.
Recent news and events
'Macedonia's future lies as a member of the EU' 18 November 2009
Minister for Europe, Chris Bryant, welcomed the Macedonian Prime Minister, Nikola Gruevski, to the Foreign Office on 18 November 2009.
EU statements on Israeli settlements and Gaza 18 November 2009
The Presidency of the European Union have expressed grave concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the expansion of settlements in Gilo.
Bolder Britain - better Europe 18 November 2009
Chris Bryant visited the West Midlands on 19 November to promote the benefits of the European Union.
Memorial event for HMS "Dragon" on the eve of the Remembrance Day 17 November 2009
It is a tradition for the Latvian Armed forces to honour the British, French and Irish sailors who lost their lives in 1919 supporting new Latvia's resistance to the attack of Bermont.
Also in the news
UK foreign policy news
- Human Rights resolution on Iran (20/11/2009)
- Change of Ambassador to Mozambique (20/11/2009)
- Chris Bryant visits Cyprus (20/11/2009)
- Cluster munitions ban will make world a safer place (20/11/2009)
- Resolutions on Burma and DPRK (19/11/2009)
- Inauguration 'offers hope for the Afghan people' (19/11/2009)
- Bloggers verdict in Azerbaijan (19/11/2009)
- Change of Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (19/11/2009)
- 'Macedonia's future lies as a member of the EU' (18/11/2009)
- EU statements on Israeli settlements and Gaza (18/11/2009)
