British people took 65 million trips abroad last year. The purpose of our travel advice is to provide information to help you make your own informed decisions about foreign travel. Read more about how we assess the risks of terrorism, civil unrest and natural disasters to advise against travel to countries or regions: www.gov.uk/guidance/how-the-foreign-commonwealth-office-puts-together-travel-advice #TravelAware | FCDO travel advice

EU trade ministers met today to review a number of ongoing bilateral free trade negotiations, including the transatlantic trade and investment partnership (TTIP) with the United States. Luxembourg minister Asselborn: "An ambitious and balanced agreement during the Obama administration remains our goal. However, we don't want a deal at any price but a global and good agreement that won't give away European standards." Ministers also discussed the upcoming World Trade Organization ministerial conf

For more than 70 years, Australia has supported the education of emerging leaders from developing countries. From the Colombo Plan in the 1950s through to today’s Australia Awards, DFAT has enabled students from across our region to undertake study, research and professional development opportunities in Australia. Through short courses and international scholarships, Australia Awards equip the next generation of global leaders with the skills and networks to contribute to social and economic dev

DFAT's Women in Leadership Refresh recognises the importance of gender equality and diversity in our work as a foreign service. A diverse world requires a foreign service that represents and draws on the talent, perspectives and experience of all Australians. Our diversity helps make us better leaders, policymakers, service providers and advocates. It enables us to formulate and implement the best foreign, trade and development policy - delivering for Australia and Australians. Hear from some of

The new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence has said that the Occupied Territories Bill will be one of the very first things she will raise with her departmental official. Speaking on RTÉ’s Prime Time last night, Helen McEntee said: “We have made a very clear commitment that we will pass it. It’s just gone through scrutiny, through the Joint Oireachtas Committee. 📲Link in bio for more #rténews | RTÉ News