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Following recent violent protests leading to multiple deaths in Baghdad, Iraq, the Minister for the Middle East has released a statement calling for restraint.
During a visit to Jordan, Prime Minister Theresa May spoke of Britain's commitment to working with the Middle East region to ensure its long term stability.
Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a debate on the Middle East and North Africa in the House of Commons on Monday afternoon.
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Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood concerned by plan for 500 new units in Ramat Shlomo.
Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process with President Abbas.
Minister Ellwood has condemned the destruction by ISIL of ancient sites and antiquities in Iraq.
Minister of State for the Middle East Dr Andrew Murrison reiterates the UK's long-term commitment to a stong and prosperous Lebanon.
In an interview for the New Statesman, the Archbishop of Canterbury quizzes Foreign Secretary William Hague about Bin Laden, Libya and the role of moral values in foreign policy.
Minister for the Middle East & North Africa & Minister of State for International Development, has arrived in Egypt to discuss the strengthening bilateral ties.
"Today marks a significant moment, but we should not forget the significant ongoing humanitarian crisis", says Penny Mordaunt
Posters featuring advice for travellers to and from the Middle East have been distributed to UK airports and airlines.
Joint Statement on the Middle East WMD Free Zone
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Emergency Session on Jerusalem.
Foreign Secretary William Hague and Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak discussed the Middle East Peace Process, Iran, and peace and stability in the Middle East.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will answer your questions on the Middle East Peace Process live via twitter on 1 May
Prime Minister David Cameron has sent his "very best wishes" to Jewish communities in Britain and across the world as they celebrate the festival of Pesach.
Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the lessons of events in the Middle East: Inspiring scenes of people taking countries into their own hands will ignite greater demands for good governance and political reform elsewhere in the world.
In an interview on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 on Sunday 6 February, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the current situation in Egypt.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken after the Kurdistan National Assembly adopted a law banning domestic violence.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand.
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