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FCDO’s ministerial meetings, October to December 2021
Updated 27 October 2022
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Truss | 18/10/2021 | Tony Blair | Discussion on foreign policy |
| Elizabeth Truss | 24/11/2021 | Financial Times - Laura Hughes, Political and Diplomatic Correspondent | Interview |
| James Cleverly | 20/10/2021 | Board of Deputies of British Jews | To discuss UK support to MENA region |
| James Cleverly | 20/10/2021 | Saudi National Bank | To discuss economic opportunities in the UK |
| James Cleverly | 21/10/2021 | Chevening Scholars | Speech at reception welcoming Syrian Chevening Scholars to the UK |
| James Cleverly | 27/10/2021 | Syrian Civil Society | Meeting to discuss Syrian Civil Society |
| James Cleverly | 29/10/2021 | Anglo-Omani Society | To discuss UK-Omani bilateral cooperation |
| James Cleverly | 01/11/2021 | Asian Development Bank | Meeting in the margins of COP26 to discuss climate cooperation |
| James Cleverly | 08/11/2021 | BAE Systems | To discuss defence exports |
| James Cleverly | 09/11/2021 | International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) | To discuss strategic threats and to receive an update on ICRC work |
| James Cleverly | 23/11/2021 | British International Investment (BII formerly CDC) | To discuss recent activity and future strategy |
| James Cleverly | 30/11/2021 | BBC - Liliane Landor, Director of World Service and Clare Sumner, Director of Policy | To discuss World Service programming and the Spending Review |
| Amanda Milling | 11/10/2021 | Roundtable with Academics from International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) and other Think Tanks | As part of official visit to Singapore - To hear academic views on the geopolitical picture following AUKUS announcement |
| Amanda Milling | 11/10/2021 | Dignity Kitchen | As part of official visit to Singapore - To meet local Singaporeans (virtual event), representing the special needs community and Sinapore's Hawker Centre Culture |
| Amanda Milling | 12/10/2021 | Mainichi Shimbun | As part of official visit to Japan - To discuss key strengths and opportunities of Japan-UK partnership in areas such as security and defence and trade |
| Amanda Milling | 12/10/2021 | Mayor of Motomiya | As part of official visit to Japan - virtua meeting to thank a key partner for their support during the Tokyo 2020 Games and to build on the relationship between the UK and Motomiya |
| Amanda Milling | 13/10/2021 | Women in Business | As part of official visit to Japan- Opportunity to learn the challenges and progress on gender equality in private sector in Japan?and ensure the continuous engagement on this issue, including sharing the best practice |
| Amanda Milling | 12/10/2021 | Daiwa foundation scholars | As part of official visit to Japan - Dinner and to hear the Daiwa scholars first-hand experience of living, studying and working in Japan |
| Amanda Milling | 13/10/2021 | Japanese Federation of Bar Associations | As part of official visit to Japan - An introductory meeting with influential lawyers and our long-term allies on death penalty issues, Kamo and Hashidate. |
| Amanda Milling | 13/10/2021 | Regional security roundtable with experts | As part of official visit to Japan - A small group discussion with Japan-based academics who are experts on East Asian security affairs. |
| Amanda Milling | 13/10/2021 | Keidanren (CBI equivalent) Industry Representatives | As part of official visit to Japan - To explore how we can further develop economic collaboration between the UK and Japan and to share views on how the UK and Japan can build back better from the pandemic |
| Amanda Milling | 19/10/2021 | Prisoners Abroad | To host the FCDO’s Annual Prisoners Abroad Reception. Prisoners Abroad are a valuable consular partner supporting vulnerable British citizens who are detained overseas. |
| Amanda Milling | 20/10/2021 | Pacific Future Forum | To deliver a keynote address on the Indo-Pacific Tilt, and take part in a panel discussion on economic recovery, supply chains, advanced technologies and climate change. |
| Amanda Milling | 23/11/2021 | Nofima Fish Farm | As part of official visit to Norway - To discuss international efforts on climate change to sustainability |
| Amanda Milling | 23/11/2021 | University of Tromsø | As part of official visit to Norway - To meet with rector to discuss the UK's Arctic Strategy |
| Amanda Milling | 23/11/2021 | Hurtigruten | As part of official visit to Norway - To discuss green shipping, sustainable tourism and safe sailing in the Arctic |
| Amanda Milling | 23/11/2021 | FRAM – High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment | As part of official visit to Norway - To discuss bilateral science collaborations on Arctic and climate. |
| Amanda Milling | 24/11/2021 | Swedish Institute of Space Physics | As part of official visit to Sweden - To discuss international opportunities inn the Arctic and sharing Science & Technology ambitions |
| Amanda Milling | 13/12/2021 | ASEAN Interview Channel News Asia (CNA) interview. ASEAN member states attendance at G7 the Indo-Pacific | To discuss ASEAN member states attendance at G7 and the Indo-Pacific tilt |
| Tariq Ahmad | 19/11/2021 | International Fund for Public Interest Media and Luminate | Discussion of media freedom issues |
| Tariq Ahmad | 23/11/2021 | UK/India Advisory Council | Discussion of UK/India engagement |
| Tariq Ahmad | 26/11/2021 | Consular call | Discussion of consular issue |
| Tariq Ahmad | 29/11/2021 | Forgotten Children of War Association, “Futura”, LDA Mostar, "Nesto Vise", Foundation United Women Banja Luka, Center for Peacebuilding, Sarajevo open centre, “Education Builds Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Perpetuum mobile, CSSF MoSTAR project, Banja Luka Social Centre, VIBRACIJA, Association for Culture and Art Crvena | Discussion on civil society |
| Tariq Ahmad | 29/11/2021 | Youth Council of City of Mostar, PRONI Center for Youth Development, Center for Youth "Kvart", Youth Resource Center Tuzla, Institute for Youth Development KULT, Youth Council of the Federation of BiH, Youth Council of the Br?ko District of BiH, Youth Council of the Republika Srpska, Regional Youth Cooperation Office, Association of Secondary School Students in BiH, plus youth activists | Discussion on youth opportunities and priorities |
| Tariq Ahmad | 30/11/2021 | Zenica Safe House | Discussion on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence |
| Tariq Ahmad | 30/11/2021 | Foundation 787, Kutcha, Šapa LAB, Slatki Zalogaj, Imaginarium Studio, Handmade Art Gallery, Green03 Ozonizacija.ba | Discussion on opportunities for female entrepreneurs and small businesses |
| Tariq Ahmad | 30/11/2021 | Husein Kavazovi, Grand Mufti; Cardinal Vinko Pulji, Archbishop of Vrhbosna; Hrizostom Jevi Metropolitan Bishop of Dabar-Bosna; Jakob Finci, President of the Jewish Community | Discussion of religious issues |
| Tariq Ahmad | 30/11/2021 | Media for All, Balkans Investigative Reporting Network, Thomson Foundation, Portal eTrafika.net, RTV Slon, Portal Capital.ba, Tacno.net, Fokus.ba, Diskriminacija.ba, Portal UDAR, BUKA, Fondacija Ekipa (Helem Nejse), Abraš Radio, UPS Media, RadiYo Active, Media Centar Sarajevo, AlJazeera | Discussion of media freedom issues |
| Tariq Ahmad | 30/11/2021 | Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, TPO Foundation | Discussion on gender equality |
| Wendy Morton | 11/10/2021 | Organisation for Security and co-operation in Europe (OSCE); BIRN Albania and Balkan Investigative Reporting Network; Media for All; Institute for Democracy and Mediation; Faktoje and Agenda in Albania | Discussion on accountability and gender empowerment |
| Wendy Morton | 12/10/2021 | Democratic Party of Albania | To discuss new Parliament and reform |
| Wendy Morton | 12/10/2021 | Vasil Shanto School | To promote the British Council’s 21st Century Schools programme with the Albanian Government and a wider audience and Internatonal Day of the Girl |
| Wendy Morton | 12/10/2021 | Socialist Party of Albania; Democratic Part of Albania; Socialist Movement for Integration Party of Albania | To promote the UK’s commitment to strengthening Albania’s democratic development, particularly the role of Parliament |
| Wendy Morton | 13/10/2021 | Hristo Uzunov Primary School | To hear about British Council's 21st Century Schools project and discuss COP 26 and waste management |
| Wendy Morton | 13/10/2021 | Institute for Communication Studies; Ohrid SOS Citizens' Initiative; Regional Green Centre Ohrid; Diving Centre Amfora | To discuss environmental issues relating to Lake Ohrid’s UNESCO World Heritage Status and COP26 |
| Wendy Morton | 14/10/2021 | Association of Media Journalists; Macedonian Institute for Media Attended Media Freedom; Council of Media Ethics | To discuss media freedom in North Macedonia and reaffirm UK support to reform processes |
| Wendy Morton | 14/10/2021 | TV Sitel | To reaffirm UK’s support on the reform agenda, defending human rights, media reforms, better education, empowerment of women |
| Wendy Morton | 19/10/2021 | Russo-British Chamber of Commerce | Ministerial remarks on international trade |
| Wendy Morton | 19/10/2021 | UNFPA; Women Deliver; FP2030; UNFCC | Sexual health and reproductive rights and climate change event |
| Wendy Morton | 21/10/2021 | UNICEF; World Health Organisation; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; The Eleanor Crook Foundation; Save the Children; Action Against Hunger UK; World Vision International; Médecins Sans Frontières; United Nations World Food Programme; Concern Worldwide; International Rescue Committee; Global Affairs Canada; U.S. Agency for International Development; Children’s Investment Fund Foundation; European Commission | Co-chairing an Action Review Panel on Child Wasting |
| Wendy Morton | 21/10/2021 | Spanish Chamber of Commerce; Banco Santander; BBVA; Caixabank; Telefónica and Melia Hotels International | To discuss COP26 and trade and investment |
| Wendy Morton | 21/10/2021 | London Nelson Primary School | Connecting Classrooms programme visit |
| Wendy Morton | 27/10/2021 | UNICEF | Spoken intervention at event on climate change & displacement |
| Wendy Morton | 28/10/2021 | Marshall Scholars | Address of congratulations to incoming intake of scholars |
| Wendy Morton | 01/11/2021 | Inter-American Development Bank | Discuss COP26 and climate finance |
| Wendy Morton | 02/11/2021 | United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | Evening reception at COP26 to discuss gender balance within climate change work |
| Wendy Morton | 09/11/2021 | Caribbean Development Bank | Discuss COP26 and COVID recovery |
| Wendy Morton | 09/11/2021 | World Health Organisation | Chaired panel discussion on WHO commitments to COP26 Health Programme |
| Wendy Morton | 12/11/2021 | Organisation of American States | Ministerial intervention on the Falklands |
| Wendy Morton | 16/11/2021 | Global Fund | To underline UK priorities for the next replenishment |
| Wendy Morton | 16/11/2021 | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | To discuss UK global health priorities including ending preventable deaths of mothers, newborns and children, climate and health, vaccines, sexual and reproductive health rights and polio |
| Wendy Morton | 06/12/2021 | Hologic | COVID-19 testing/sequencing as well as women’s health globally |
| Wendy Morton | 06/12/2021 | Association of Marshall Scholars (AMS) | A check-in on a selected group of the scholars to discuss how they found the programme, what value it has brought to them and the UK/US relationship, as well as a discussion on the Marshall programme more generally |
| Wendy Morton | 06/12/2021 | Massachusetts Health Equity Task Force; the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights and Inclusion; Boston’s COVID-19 Health Inequalities Task Force | Roundtable to share experiences of addressing racial and social inequalities in public health |
| Chris Heaton-Harris | Nil return | Nil return | Nil return |