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Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt described this as an important time in Burma's transition as it works towards the goal of free and independent media and the establishment of full democracy.

• Updated: 20 August 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague described the release of political prisoners as another positive step towards the country's return to democracy.

• Updated: 18 September 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Hague: "We deplore the latest spate of attacks which has caused many casualties and left tens of thousands of people displaced."

• Updated: 28 October 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire calls in Burmese Charge d'Affaires to discuss concerns.

• Updated: 30 October 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates Burmese President on reforms and highlights concern at violence in Rakhine state.

• Updated: 6 November 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "I echo the statement’s calls for increased security, respect for human rights regardless of ethnic group or religion, accountability for crimes committed, and increased humanitarian …

• Updated: 9 November 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Hugo Swire raises concerns with Burmese Ambassador.

• Updated: 19 May 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

EU Foreign Ministers met in Luxembourg today. Top of the agenda was the suspension of sanctions against Burma.

• Updated: 23 April 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after EU Foreign Ministers voted to renew sanctions on Burma for a further 12 months.

• Updated: 12 April 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The Prime Minister has written an open letter of support to pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is 65 today.

• Updated: 19 June 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government