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Ministers’ meetings

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

90 meetings between ministers and outside organisations or people, as published by the department.

DateMetMinisterPurpose, as the department described it
30 Jun 2026Norwegian Refugee CouncilJennifer ChapmanTo discuss NRC's recent visits and its humanitarian work.
30 Jun 2026European Australian Business CouncilSeema MalhotraMeeting with the EABC Europe delegation and demonstrate the depth of HMG support for UK-Australia trade and investment.
30 Jun 2026Shueb Muqit, FragomenSeema MalhotraTo discuss a proposed roundtable on UK-India trade relations
30 Jun 2026Alistair BurtYvette CooperTo discuss consular policy.
29 Jun 2026The Advocacy TeamChris ElmoreTo discuss global and country-level responses to conflict-related sexual violence
25 Jun 2026International Committee of the Red CrossJennifer ChapmanTo discuss UK support for ICRC and forming a strong partnership
25 Jun 2026John Smith TrustStephen DoughtyTo discuss FCDO funding to the John Smith Trust programme in Eastern Europe
25 Jun 2026Politico representativesSeema MalhotraMeeting with Graham Lanktree, Senior Reporter - Trade, to communicate the objectives of the Diplomatic Advisory Hub and how it is supporting businesses to export overseas
25 Jun 2026Meeting with NGOs at Gdansk Equal Treatment CentreYvette CooperDiscuss how to support displaced individuals including recovery, integration, and equal treatment initiatives for refugees who fled to Poland following the Russian invasion of Ukraine
24 Jun 2026Shell, Price-Waterhouse-Coopers, Ernst & Young; Tesco; Jaguar-Land Rover; Provident; British Chamber of Commerce, HungaryStephen DoughtyRoundtable to discuss business opportunities in Hungary
24 Jun 2026Commonwealth Secretary GeneralChris ElmoreTo discuss Commonwealth priorities
24 Jun 2026Bill ClintonYvette CooperTo discuss global health, international development and climate change.
23 Jun 2026Wizz AirStephen DoughtyTo discuss UK and Wizz Air investment, growth and ambitions
22 Jun 2026Moazzam Malik, Save the ChildrenHamish FalconerDiscussion of situation in the Middle East
22 Jun 2026Rolls Royce HQ in DerbySeema MalhotraA visit to Rolls-Royce (RR) manufacturing facility in Derby for a tour and to meet with RR Chief Customer Officer, Ewen McDonald, to understand RR’s operations, priorities and challenges; and underline the FCDO’s support for RR’s work and British business more broadly. Part of the International Growth Tour.
22 Jun 2026Rebeca GrynspanYvette CooperTo discuss the position of UN Secretary General
17 Jun 2026Deloitte AcademySeema MalhotraSpeaking on the FCDO Growth Mission, giving a presentation to Deloitte Academy members covering Growth, Geopolitics and Geoeconomics from the Indo Pacific Region.
17 Jun 2026International Organisation for Migration (IOM)Yvette CooperMeeting with IOM Chief of Mission and Sudanese migrants. Engage first-hand with migrants and representatives of host communities. Showcase doubling of UK support to migrants and host communities in Egypt via the NAMAD programme.
17 Jun 2026National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)Yvette CooperMeeting with Dr Ali Shaath, Chief Commissioner of NCAG, to identify where UK support could help NCAG deliver their mandate.
16 Jun 2026European Investment BankJennifer ChapmanTo discuss development finance, growth, and resilience
16 Jun 2026ToyotaYvette CooperTo discuss inward investment into the UK.
16 Jun 2026UN High Commissioner for RefugeesYvette CooperTo discuss international migration, refugees and asylum.
15 Jun 2026Education Outcomes FundJennifer ChapmanDiscuss it's work with African governments
15 Jun 2026Trade Union CongressChris ElmoreTo discuss human rights issues
15 Jun 2026News CorpYvette CooperTo discuss current affairs and foreign policy issues.
10 Jun 2026Charity Commission CEO, David HolsworthHamish FalconerDiscussion of Israeli settlements and trade
9 Jun 2026Global FundsJennifer ChapmanTo discuss UK support for Global Fund
5 Jun 2026Dawood FamilySeema MalhotraConsular meeting with family affected from the 2002 Gujarat riots
4 Jun 2026PSVI Survivor ChampionsChris ElmoreTo discuss the UK's approach to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and torture prevention
4 Jun 2026Fareed Ahmed, National Secretary External Affairs, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UKSeema MalhotraTo discuss minority groups in Bangladesh, particularly the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
4 Jun 2026Vision 2035 & Growth Enablers ReceptionYvette CooperBringing together academia, entrepreneurs, investors and government to showcase the ambition of the UK–India partnership and future-ready talent pipelines.
3 Jun 2026Iftikhar Shaheen (CEO of Islamic Relief Worldwide)Stephen DoughtyTo discuss the FCDO / Islamic Relief Worldwide partnership
3 Jun 2026Civil Society on Violence Against Women and Girls (Spain)Chris ElmoreTo discuss the UK's approach to Violence Against Women and Girls
3 Jun 2026Alois MichelSeema MalhotraMeeting to discuss consular case
3 Jun 2026Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics SocietyYvette CooperFactory visit to see practical AI uses in healthcare and power grids and to discuss the need for global safety standards
3 Jun 2026Women in Stem RoundtableYvette CooperTo discuss how women leaders in technology, AI, finance, and academia can shape the future of innovation, responsible AI governance, and cross-border collaboration between the UK, China, and Hong Kong
3 Jun 2026Roundtable with Chinese CEOs and FoundersYvette CooperTo deepen practical economic cooperation, boost bilateral trade, and explore mutual investment opportunities across critical global sectors including tech AI energy
3 Jun 2026UK-China Business ReceptionYvette CooperDelivered a keynote address at a business growth reception for British and Chinese firms
2 Jun 2026Elcano Institute (Spain)Chris ElmoreTo discuss UK-Spain relations and Latin America
2 Jun 2026Female business leaders (Spain)Chris ElmoreTo discuss challenges faced by women in leadership positions
2 Jun 2026NICA Prudential Launch EventYvette CooperLaunch to establish the UK–China Healthy Ageing Partnership, advancing health and life science innovations
27 May 2026Rafael GrossiYvette CooperTo discuss the position of UN Secretary General
27 May 2026Maria EspinosaYvette CooperTo discuss the position of UN Secretary General
27 May 2026Michelle BacheletYvette CooperTo discuss the position of UN Secretary General
21 May 2026Consular familyHamish FalconerDiscussion of consular case
19 May 2026Representatives from Stuarts LawSeema MalhotraMeeting with representatives of victims of the India-UK plane crash.
18 May 2026Consular familyHamish FalconerDiscussion of consular case
15 May 2026Meeting with beneficiaries of assistance programmes supporting girls and women in MoldovaYvette CooperTo showcase UK humanitarian support assisting Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Moldova.
14 May 2026Progressive JudaismHamish FalconerDiscussion of Israel/Palestine
13 May 2026British Chamber of Commerce Mexico CityChris ElmoreTo highlight opportunities arising from the UK's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and discuss trade and investment between Mexico and the UK
13 May 2026Street Child United (Mexico)Chris ElmoreTo discuss the social impact of football and sport for street-connected children
13 May 2026Octopus Energy, Shell, BP, Rolls Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Anglo American, ARM, AstraZeneca, HSBC, Standard Chartered, China Britain Business CouncilYvette CooperTo discuss the UK's economic relationship with China.
13 May 2026Trade Union CongressYvette CooperTo discuss international human and labour rights.
12 May 2026Donna Anderson; Lola McEvoy MPStephen DoughtyTo discuss the consular case of Rita Roberts with her family
12 May 2026UK businesses on refugee integration (Mexico)Chris ElmoreTo discuss the opportunities presented by refugee integration through employment in Mexico
12 May 2026Mexican Chevening AlumniChris ElmoreTo discuss opportunities for the UK-Mexico relationship
11 May 2026BondJennifer ChapmanQuarterly roundtable meeting discussing public engagement on international development
11 May 2026LAB-CO (Mexico)Chris ElmoreTo discuss the rights of women, girls and victims of disappearances in Mexico
5 May 2026BondJennifer ChapmanCatch up meeting prior to quarterly roundtable meeting
5 May 2026ShellYvette CooperTo discuss developments in the Middle East and the impacts on energy.
1 May 2026State Street Corporation; Sustainable Market Initiative; Bermuda Monetary Authority; Aeolus; Aon; Arch Re; Canopius Re; Cedar Trace; Conduit Re;Convex; Chubb; Everest; Gallagher Re, Hamilton Re; Hiscox; Mosaic; Sustainable Market Initiative; RennaissanceRe; Sampo; Willis Re; ABIR; HowdensStephen DoughtyRoundtable with Bermuda's insurance/reinsurance sector to discuss ways to strengthen climate and nature resilience
30 Apr 2026Jill May, Vice Chair of Bermuda's Financial Policy CouncilStephen DoughtyTo discuss the reinsurance round table event on 1 May
29 Apr 2026Marcus Solarz HendriksHamish FalconerDiscussion of Middle East issues
29 Apr 2026Lt Governor of Massachusetts, Kim Driscoll,Stephen DoughtyTo discuss UK-Massachusetts cooperation
29 Apr 2026Senior Fellow at the Belfer Center and former US Ambassador to Nato, Ivo DaalderStephen DoughtyTo discuss Foreign Policy
29 Apr 2026Senior Lecturer at Harvard Kennedy school, Eric RosenbachStephen DoughtyTo discuss Foreign Policy
28 Apr 2026Boston World Cup Organising Committee; MeetBostonStephen DoughtyTo discuss Boston's preparations to host the FIFA World Cup
28 Apr 2026Jewish Leadership CouncilChris ElmoreTo discuss tackling antisemitism
28 Apr 2026Age InternationalChris ElmoreTo discuss the rights of older persons
27 Apr 2026Bank of PalestineJennifer ChapmanTo discuss the current financial situation in Palestine
27 Apr 2026Rebecca GrynspanChris ElmoreTo discuss her UNSG candidacy
23 Apr 2026British International InvestmentJennifer ChapmanAttend launch of report
23 Apr 2026OneJennifer ChapmanDiscuss child mortality
23 Apr 2026Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro KulebaStephen DoughtyTo maintain relations with Ukrainian politicians
22 Apr 2026African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)Jennifer ChapmanDiscuss UK’s strategic partnership with the AfCFTA Secretariat
22 Apr 2026Consular familyHamish FalconerDiscussion of consular case
21 Apr 2026Institute for Public Policy ResearchJennifer ChapmanCatch up meeting prior to the Global Partnerships Conference
21 Apr 2026Leslie Maasdorp, British International Investment (BII)Seema MalhotraTo understand BII's investment activity across the Indo-Pacific and BII's next 5-year strategy.
20 Apr 2026Keidanren MeetingYvette CooperMet with the Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) to discuss economic security and energy ties
20 Apr 2026Octopus Energy JapanYvette CooperVisit to showcase the clean energy partnership between the UK and Japan
15 Apr 2026Chairman of JBSChris ElmoreTo discuss trade and investment between the UK and Brazil
15 Apr 2026President of FIESP Sao PauloChris ElmoreTo discuss trade and investment between the UK and Brazil
15 Apr 2026Brazilian and UK BusinessesChris ElmoreTo discuss trade and investment between the UK and Brazil
15 Apr 2026CEO of BTG PactualChris ElmoreTo discuss trade and investment between the UK and Brazil
15 Apr 2026Women and Girls Roundtable (Brazil)Chris ElmoreTo discuss rights of women and girls in Brazil
15 Apr 2026Various Sudanese Civil Society ActorsYvette CooperTo discuss the conflict in Sudan.
14 Apr 2026Brazilian Critical Minerals OrganisationsChris ElmoreTo discuss critical minerals in Brazil
14 Apr 2026Jewish Leadership Council & Board of DeputiesYvette CooperTo discuss developments in the Middle East and antisemitism.
13 Apr 2026Brazilian Chevening AlumniChris ElmoreTo discuss post-Chevening opportunities in Brazil
13 Apr 2026Various Sudanese Civil Society ActorsYvette CooperTo discuss the conflict in Sudan.

A meeting is a record that two sides spoke. It does not say what was agreed. Source: GOV.UK, source file. Open Government Licence.