Minister for Africa visits Mozambique
Minister for Africa visit to Mozambique focuses on trade, prosperity and supporting peace and reconciliation
Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, visited Mozambique on 19-20 May on his first visit overseas since being reappointed as an FCO Minister.
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