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Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the Foreign Minister of France Catherine Colonna issued a joint statement following their talks in Paris.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK has sanctioned with immediate effect Iran’s Prosecutor General, following the execution of British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari.
Following their meeting in Münster, G7 foreign ministers gave a joint statement on a range of international issues including Russia's war against Ukraine.
Following their meeting in Tokyo, G7 foreign ministers gave a joint statement on a range of international issues.
Mr Simon Shercliff CMG OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has released a statement calling on Iran to cease the persecution of the Baha'i faith in Iran.
The Foreign Secretary met Israel’s Foreign Minister in London today to sign the 2030 Roadmap for Israel-UK Bilateral Relations.
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in Iran.
At the International Institute for Strategic Studies Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, James Cleverly called out Russia and Iran as threats to Middle East security.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has called out 'sordid deals' between Russia and Iran as threats to global security.
Foreign Secretary announces 25 new sanctions targeting Putin’s access to foreign military equipment.
The UK is implementing new sanctions on Iranian individuals and business responsible for supplying Russia with kamikaze drones used to bombard Ukraine.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on objectives for the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015
A summary of activity in 2020 by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace detailed the UK's response to events in Iraq
Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, the Foreign Secretary says that the UK is leading by example as a force for good in the world.
Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with His Majesty King Salman of Saudi Arabia yesterday.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Words from the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the Iranian regime’s reckless attack against Israel.
At the London G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting, leading democracies will discuss global issues that threaten to undermine democracy and human rights.
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