Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Asia Pacific

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the Asia Pacific is responsible for developing and sustaining the important and longstanding bilateral relationship between the UK and the countries in the Asia Pacific. We deal with a wide range of political, commercial, and economic questions of interest both to the UK and the Asia Pacific. We are made up of a skilled team of over 2,000 people in nearly 32 diplomatic offices across the region. The Asia Pacific region consists of the South East Asia (Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), North East Asia (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan), and Oceania (Australia, Fiji, New Zealand & Samoa Network, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands) sub regions. We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce, and valuing difference. Our Mission Our mission is to pursue an active and activist foreign policy, working with other countries and strengthening the rules-based international system in support of our values to • Safeguard Britain’s national security • Build Britain’s prosperity • Support British nationals around the world Our Values As Civil Servants, we adhere to the core values in Civil Service code: • Integrity • Honesty • Objectivity • Impartiality. In addition to these values, we aim for excellence by Taking responsibility, Encouraging innovation, and Working Together.