Foreign Secretary visits the Far East
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond is visiting Japan, Singapore, South Korea and China this week to boost the UK鈥檚 relationship with the region
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond with Japan Foreign Minister Kishida in Tokyo, Japan.
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China
In his first official visit to China since becoming Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond has delivered a keynote speech about China鈥檚 pivotal role in working with the UK and others towards future peace and prosperity. 皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary also visited an Airbus factory in Tianjin.
皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary met State Counsellor Yang Jiechi for talks covering foreign and security policy issues, global cooperation on health and a potential climate deal in Paris in November. He also met with Minister Lu Wei to discuss cyber security.
South Korea
In Seoul, the Foreign Secretary called on South Korean President Park Gyeun-hye and held meetings with the South Korean Ministers for foreign affairs, finance and defence procurement.
皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary also visited the Demilitarised Zone and Gloster Hill Memorial Park to pay his respects to the British servicemen who lost their lives during the Korean War.
Singapore
皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary was in Singapore for the where he represented the UK at celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Singaporean statehood. During his visit on the country鈥檚 , the Foreign Secretary underlined the close friendship between the UK and Singapore, and recognised the crucial role of Singapore founding father Lee Kuan Yew who passed away earlier this year.
Japan
皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary started his tour of the Far East in Japan where he met with his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida. 皇冠体育appy discussed how both countries can contribute positively to global peace and prosperity as well as the growing trade relationship. 皇冠体育app Foreign Secretary also met Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani to discuss co-operation on security issues and to support an international system based on the rule of law.
Speeches and press releases
- Foreign Secretary begins Far East tour in Japan
- Foreign Secretary in Singapore for Golden Jubilee celebrations
- Foreign Secretary in South Korea for important high level talks
- Foreign Secretary in China to foster partnership on global challenges
- UK-China: a Global Partnership for the 21st Century
- Foreign Secretary statement on Tianjin explosions and Shaanxi landslide
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