foreign office

NOUN

government office in charge of foreign relations

Synonyms

STRONGEST

embassy

WEAK

consular service corps diplomatique diplomatic corps diplomatic mission diplomatic service diplomatic staff foreign service legation

Example Sentences

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The Foreign Office has warned British citizens against all but essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE.

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More than 94,000 Britons have registered their location and contact details to receive direct Foreign Office updates, with the majority being holidaymakers in the United Arab Emirates or people in transit at major hub airports.

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British nationals are currently advised to stay where they are and follow the instructions of local authorities, as well as monitor the Foreign Office's travel advice, which officials expect to change rapidly.

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"I ask all our people in the region to please register your presence and follow Foreign Office travel advice," he added.

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The Foreign Office has advised British Nationals in the region to register their presence with the UK government to receive updates on the situation in the Middle East.

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