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I am delighted and honoured to be able to share this news. I look forward to taking up my role in Luxembourg in a few months' time. gov.uk/government/new… . Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FleurThomasFCDO

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I was very pleased to meet Luxembourg Minister of Culture Eric Thill. Cultural ties between our nations are longstanding and I look forward to further dynamic dialogue and cooperation.

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