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  • Ukraine travel advice update

    Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to eastern Ukrainian regions Kharkiv, Donetsk and Lugansk.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns Israeli settlement plans

    Hugh Robertson condemns plans for 2,372 settlement units in West Bank and emphasises need for just and lasting settlement.

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

  • In response to President Putin’s address to the Russian Parliament

    UK government's response to points made by President Putin in his address to the Russian Parliament on 17 March.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned at moves to shutdown Twitter in Turkey

    Foreign Office concerned at reports of moves to shutdown twitter in Turkey. Free speech a fundamental right.

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

  • Ambassador Millett speaks at the MediaME Forum

    The British Ambassador, Mr. Peter Millett attended the MediaME Forum yesterday, 19 March. Ambassador Millett spoke about "Tradition vs. Progress: The new age of Twiplomacy"

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

  • The UK is committed to finding a peaceful, negotiated solution with Iran on the nuclear issue

    Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Iran 1737 sanctions committee briefing

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

  • Gifting of bridges to the Government of Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary sets out plans to gift six logistical support bridges, & spares pack for maintenance of bridges to Helmand DPW.

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

  • Afghanistan: Closure of the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team

    Today (20 March 2014) is the final working day for the Helmand PRT, having operated for over seven years as a UK-led platform.

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

  • Foreign Secretary video message to mark Nowruz

    William Hague sends his best wishes to those celebrating Nowruz and underlines the UK’s commitment to improving relations with Iran.

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

  • High Commissioner presents her credentials in Lesotho

    High Commissioner’s Speech on presentation of credentials to His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho

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

  • "Russia cannot be granted impunity to disregard international law and the UN Charter"

    Statement by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant to the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine

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

  • "More must be done to promote the role of women in post-conflict peacebuilding processes"

    Statement by Ambassador Shearman of the UK Mission to the UN at the UN Security Council debate on Peacebuilding in the Aftermath of Conflict

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

  • FCA Chief Executive’s speech in Hong Kong

    Financial Conduct Authority chief Martin Wheatley delivers a speech on financial services regulation and investment management in the UK

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

  • Conference “Development of Prison Legislation in Central Asia”

    Welcome remarks given by Her Majesty Ambassador on 14 March. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered

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

  • Russia's actions in Crimea

    The Foreign Secretary spoke in Parliament about the referendum in Crimea and preparations for further EU sanctions on Russia.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire Twitter Q&A on Sri Lanka

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on Sri Lanka live via Twitter on 24 March.

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

  • Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Quarterfinal ITA v GBR: travel advice

    Advice for Great Britain tennis fans travelling to Naples for the Italy v Great Britain tennis match, Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April 2014.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes African Union Mission operations in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds welcomes the recent offensive by the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

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

  • UK condemns arrests in Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire concerned about arrests of human rights defenders in Sri Lanka.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Russia’s recognition of Crimea as a 'sovereign state'

    The Kremlin has this evening announced that President Putin has signed a decree recognising Crimea as a sovereign state.

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