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  • Adoption of EU sanctions against individuals in Russia and Crimea

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions against Russian and Crimean individuals following illegitimate referendum.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes report on human rights in Burma

    Hugo Swire welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Burma; progress made, but serious challenges remain.

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

  • "2014 is a year full of opportunity for Afghanistan"

    Statement by UK Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, at the Security Council Quarterly Debate on Afghanistan

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

  • EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Ukraine

    William Hague: The UK will not recognise the Crimea referendum that took place yesterday (16 March) as legal or legitimate.

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

  • Crimea referendum should not convince anyone, says William Hague

    Foreign Secretary says Crimea referendum should not convince anyone, UK will not recognise outcome.

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

  • Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister welcomes Commonwealth statement on Fiji

    Hugo Swire welcomes Commonwealth Ministers' easing of Fiji’s suspension, clearing Fiji’s participation in Glasgow’s 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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

  • Temporary change in emergency contact details - Nicosia

    British nationals in need of urgent consular assistance should call +44 (0)20 7008 1500.

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

  • UK responds to Russia’s Security Council veto on Ukraine resolution

    UK Ambassador tells UN: Russia stands isolated in UN and international community and a referendum tomorrow can have no credibility.

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

  • Foreign Secretary says Russia must engage in dialogue over Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary regrets the fact Russia has refused to change course on Crimea and says door is still open for diplomacy and dialogue.

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

  • UK pledges redoubled efforts to end the Syrian conflict and alleviate humanitarian suffering

    William Hague and Justine Greening issue joint statement ahead of third anniversary of the start of the Syria conflict on Saturday 15 March.

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

  • Speech by the British Ambassador to Guatemala, Her Excellency Sarah Dickson, at the Queen’s Birthday Party

    The British Ambassador to Guatemala, HE Sarah Dickson, delivered a speech in occasion of the Queen’s Birthday Party, celebrated in the context of British week 2014. This is the speech (check against delivery):

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

  • UK saddened at death of Chinese activist Cao Shunli

    UK calls on Chinese authorities to allow all detainees proper medical care.

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

  • UK, US and Russia in talks on Ukraine

    UK offer assistance to US and Russia in finding diplomatic breakthrough to Ukraine crisis.

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

  • GREAT British festival in Kerala

    Transcript of a speech by Bharat Joshi, British Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai Friday 14 March 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Pakistan’s National Security and Foreign Affairs Adviser

    Adviser Sartaj Aziz and Foreign Secretary William Hague met today to further the strategic relations between Pakistan and the UK, which underpins the enduring partnership between both countries.

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

  • Pope Francis: Holy See Diplomacy under the first Jesuit Pope

    Transcript of a speech by Nigel Baker, British Ambassador to the Holy See, at 2014 Gonzaga Lecture, St Aloysius College Glasgow, 11 March

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Indian External Affairs Minister

    The Foreign Secretary and Indian External Affairs Minister meet in London for talks on foreign policy and bilateral relations.

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

  • Promoting international cooperation in offshore wind energy

    Mark Simmonds gave a speech to the London Diplomatic Corps on international cooperation in offshore wind energy

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

  • New BAT stamp agents announced

    Pobjoy Mint Ltd and Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd successful in tender for British Antarctic Territory philatelic contract

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

  • Statement on the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary updated Parliament on the UK's support for a strong resolution of the UN Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka.

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