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Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt is visiting Israel and the Palestinian Authority for the first time since his appointment as Minister for the Middle East.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council open debate on working methods of the Security Council
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Our objective is to maintain a ceasefire allowing meaningful negotiations leading to a sustainable solution that will allow Palestinians and Israelis to live in peace and security
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt condemns Israeli authorities’ advancement of plans for 1,600 settlement units in East Jerusalem.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
As part of his visit to Geneva, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon delivered the UK's statement during the Conference on Disarmament's High Level Week. Lord Ahmad is the Minister for South and Central Asia, North Africa, United Nations and the Commonwealth.
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, UK Acting Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Syria
In his latest video blog Foreign Secretary William Hague describes the progress achieved during this year's UN General Assembly Ministerial Week.
Foreign Secretary discusses events in Israel and OPTs with Israeli Foreign Minister; highlights need to avoid further loss of life.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya, Palestine.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has hosted the Foreign Ministers of the 6 Western Balkans countries.
Prime Minister David Cameron delivers speech at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iran.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented that these plans undermine Israel's international reputation and has strongly advised the Israeli Government to reverse its decision.
Statement by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Tobias Ellwood MP of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Victims of Attacks and Abuses on Ethnic or Religious Grounds in the Middle East
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following the recent actions by Hamas.
The Ambassador's Toast
Statement by Permanent Representative Barbara Woodward at the Security Council on The situation in the Middle East
The UK and Egypt will bring countries together in Copenhagen this week to focus on what climate action needs to be taken to deliver key commitments ahead of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh in November.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will speak at the Manama Dialogue security conference in Bahrain.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Foreign Secretary statement following the announcement of an agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
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