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In Lebanon
  • UK retail boost - M&S open in Beirut

    Iconic British brand Marks & Spencer celebrates the upcoming launch of its store with a fashion show at British Ambassador's residence

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK expresses concern over Syrian crisis

    Fletcher meets Mikati and discusses grave regional situation, and its impact on Lebanon

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Birthday Party in Beirut

    A QBP celebration in style and in the spirit of Corporate Social Responsibility and humanitarian assistance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 Olympic Legacy exhibition in the heart of Beirut

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher opened an art exhibition marking the legacy of the London 2012 games that will go on for decades.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Airways returns to Lebanon

    Celebrating its successful six month return to Lebanon, British Airways held a ceremony hosted by British Ambassador to Lebanon Tom Fletcher

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister concerned by fighting in Northern Lebanon

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls for immediate end to violence in Tripoli

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Samantha Cameron visits women and children caught up in the Syria conflict

    Ambassador Fletcher and Save the Children Ambassador Samantha Cameron visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World Press Freedom Day in Beirut

    Ambassador Fletcher and Minister Burt marked World Press Freedom Day in a video message from Beirut

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt visits Lebanon

    During his visit Alistair Burt announced UK support to the Lebanese parliamentary elections and visited the offices of the UNHRC.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • General, Foreign & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils: 22-23 April

    Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joumblatt in Northern Ireland: Lessons in dialogue and patience

    Walid Joumblatt visited Northern Ireland for two days, accompanied the British Ambassador to Lebanon Tom Fletcher CMG.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ambassador Fletcher hosts a charity fundraiser

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher hosted an open-house in aid for the Father Roberts School for the Deaf

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Death of former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher: Condolence book at the British Embassy Beirut

    The British embassy in Lebanon opened a condolences book for Lady Thatcher.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Ambassador reiterates UK's strong support to Lebanese state institutions

    Fletcher discussed Lebanese stability and repercussions of Syria crisis with security officials

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK urges all parties in Lebanon to prioritise national interest

    Foreign Secretary underlines importance of all parties working together for national interest in Lebanon as challenges from Syria grow.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Ambassador to Lebanon hosts a charity fundraiser

    British Ambassador Tom Fletcher held an open-house charity event for Father Roberts School for the Deaf.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English language teacher wins trip to the UK

    Ambassador Fletcher held a ceremony to hand out the prizes to winners of the 'Culture is Great' competition

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Support for Court of Cambodia and Tribunal for Lebanon

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the UK contributions to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government