The FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) is the British government department responsible for promoting and protecting the interests of the United Kingdom overseas.
In 2020, the FCDO was established as a merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID).
The FCO was originally created in 1968 by merging several separate departments dealing with foreign affairs.
The DFID was established in 1997 and focused on international development and poverty reduction.
The merger of FCO and DFID was aimed at better aligning diplomatic and development efforts to achieve more effective results.
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FCDO provides diplomatic services and support to British citizens traveling or living abroad.
Through FCDO, the UK government promotes international development programs to reduce poverty and support sustainable growth in developing countries.
FCDO engages in diplomatic efforts globally to protect and promote the UK's national interests.
The FCDO is responsible for promoting and protecting the interests of the United Kingdom overseas, through diplomatic, development, and other foreign policy efforts.
The FCDO was created through the merger of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID).
Yes, FCDO offers consular services and support to British nationals traveling or living overseas.
FCDO supports various international development programs aimed at reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development in developing countries.
FCDO engages in diplomatic efforts worldwide to protect and promote the national interests of the United Kingdom.