Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The UK Government department responsible for foreign affairs, diplomacy, development and overseas relations.

Abbreviation: FCDO

Also used as: Foreign Office, Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, Foreign Secretary's department, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is responsible for the UK’s foreign policy, diplomacy, international development and overseas relations. It supports British nationals abroad, manages diplomatic relations, coordinates sanctions and represents the UK internationally. It may appear in summaries involving treaties, international crises, development policy, sanctions, consular issues and foreign affairs statements.

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