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Boris Johnson welcomes Gulf statements agreeing more time for Qatar.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson urges Gulf parties to de-escalate current tensions.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson statement on the ratification of a law on Non-Governmental Organisations in Egypt.
FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood condemns terrorist attack on Coptic Christians in Minya, Egypt.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson condemns terror attacks in Egypt and offers his condolences to the Egyptian people.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will meet with President Sisi and his counterpart Foreign Minister Shoukry today during his visit to Egypt.
FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood deeply concerned by the decision of the Government of Egypt to close the Nadeem Centre for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence.
FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood deeply concerned by Egyptian court decision to freeze assets of several human rights defenders and their organisations as part of the Foreign Funding Case (Case 173/2011).
Minister for North Africa Tobias Ellwood comments on the Egyptian Parliament passing a law on Non-Governmental Organisations.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond statement on the disappearance of EgyptAir flight MS804.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Minister for North Africa, Tobias Ellwood comments on growing restrictions on civil society in Egypt
Philip Hammond's condolences on the death of the former UN Secretary General
The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting today to assess the situation in Paris and spoke with President Hollande of France.
A government spokesperson made a statement providing advice for British people in Sharm el-Sheikh.
The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry sign Memoranda of Understanding.
COBR met earlier today to review the situation at Sharm el-Sheikh airport and the operation to return British citizens to the UK.
Prime Minister David Cameron and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt held a joint press conference during the President’s visit to the UK
The government has agreed a new package of airport security measures with Egypt and airlines are now cleared to fly British nationals home.
Philip Hammond spoke after COBR this evening and announced that we are now advising against all but essential travel by air to Sharm el Sheikh.
The Prime Minister's official spokesperson has made a statement on UK flights from Sharm el-Sheikh airport in Egypt.
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