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  • Remembrance Day observed by the British Embassy in Dubai

    The British Embassy in Dubai held a Remembrance Service to commemorate the the British and Commonwealth service personnel.

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

  • British Ambassador to Israel Matthew Gould’s Speech at the British Embassy’s Remembrance Sunday Ceremony

    British Embassy Honours WW2 Veterans at Remembrance Sunday Event

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned at reports of mass rape in Northern Darfur

    Foreign Secretary comments on recent reports of a mass rape in Northern Darfur, and the subsequent denial of access to the United Nations African Union Peacekeeping Mission to the area.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the appointment of new Yemeni Government

    As new Yemeni Government formed, Foreign Secretary urges all political parties and groups to work together and not undermine the government’s authority.

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

  • Joint statement on Libya

    Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Spain, the UK and US concerned by polarisation in Libya and call for all to cease military operations

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

  • UK to fund Australian scholar’s participation in R2P conference

    Essay competition to find Australian student to take part in Responsibility to Protect conference in Cambodia.

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

  • Address to UK-Paraguay Trade & Investment Forum

    Minister for Latin America, Hugo Swire, spoke of the expanding links between the UK and Paraguay.

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

  • William Hague calls for a stronger international response to the use of sexual violence in Iraq

    William Hague met Gordon Campbell, the Canadian High Commissioner to the UK, to discuss the use of sexual violence by ISIL in Iraq.

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

  • Laos Embassy reopens in UK after nearly 30 years

    Hugo Swire welcomed the reopening of the Laos Embassy in London after 29 years and two years after the British Embassy reopened in Vientiane.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attacks in Israel and the OPTs

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond condemns terrorist attacks in Jerusalem and Al-Arroub and highlights need for calm.

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

  • HMA John Casson comments on UK statement at Egypt's UPR

    Egypt appeared before the UN Human Rights Council for its UPR, the UN’s review of human rights in every UN member state.

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

  • Bosnia & Herzegovina - a new strategic approach

    The Foreign Secretary co-launched a UK-German initiative on Bosnia and Herzegovina in Berlin, with German Foreign Minister Steinmeier.

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

  • Foreign Secretary addresses business leaders on EU Reform and free trade agreement with USA

    On 4th November Secretary the Foreign Secretary gave a speech at the annual dinner of TheCItyUK to underline the benefits of a Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and to set out the need for European reform.

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

  • British Ambassador presents credentials to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

    The UK Ambassador, Mr. Philip Parham today presented his Letter of Credentials to the Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

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

  • Australia to operate Ebola centre in Sierra Leone

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes significant contribution by Australia to support UK efforts to end Ebola in Sierra Leone

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

  • Paraguay: supporting British business

    Paraguay is a dynamic place to do business. Here are two case studies showcasing how our Embassy in Asunsción supports British business.

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  • FCO hosts event to celebrate Black History Month

    FCO and British Black Classical Foundation mark the end of Black History Month with opera competition.

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

  • UK Ambassador to Iraq condemns ISIL murders in Anbar province

    Statement from Ambassador Frank Baker following killing of Sunni tribesmen.

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

  • FCO Minister announces plans for further cooperation with Tunisia

    Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood announces plans for further cooperation at UK-Tunisia Bilateral Forum.

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

  • Meeting of the Special Envoys for Libya in Paris

    Special Envoys call for the formation of a fully representative and inclusive Government and the withdrawal of militias from cities and airports throughout Libya.

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