Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
abstract:Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, commonly referred to as the Foreign Secretary, is a senior member of Her Majesty's Government heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and regarded as one of the Great Offices of State. The Secretary of State's remit includes: relations with foreign countries, matters pertaining to the Commonwealth of Nations and the overseas territories in addition to the promotion of British interests abroad.
Speaking at the opening reception of the Forum, SecretaryofStateforForeignandCommonwealthAffairs William Hague MP commended the ICT Competency Framework.