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  • Minister for Europe welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky

    UK welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and hopes to see further steps to strengthen the rule of law in Russia.

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

  • RAF evacuates Britons from South Sudan

    RAF aircrew made a daring precision landing at an airfield in South Sudan to rescue British citizens fleeing turmoil in the African state.

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

  • UK contributes to the destruction of Syria’s chemical stockpile

    UK announces additional support to destroy Assad’s chemical weapons.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Serbia’s EU Progress

    William Hague welcomed today’s European Council decision to start EU accession negotiations with Serbia in January, an important milestone.

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

  • Invitation to Tender

    The British Embassy Yerevan is now inviting bids for project funding from the Conflict Pool for projects in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia

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

  • UK to send second flight to South Sudan to evacuate British nationals

    Plans for UK aircraft to return to Juba to evacuate more British nationals wishing to leave.

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

  • British-Peruvian Chamber of Commerce and USIL celebrate the 2013 Global Entrepreneurship Week

    From 20 to 22 November, BE Lima joined the celebrations for the Global Entrepreneurship Week, launched by the British-Peruvian Chamber of commerce and University San Ignacio de Loyola.

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

  • UK responds to reports on brutal treatment of innocent Syrians

    Foreign Office responds to UN and Amnesty reports criticising Assad regime for brutal treatment of innocent Syrians.

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

  • Geneva II negotiations on Syria: women’s participation

    The Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on steps taken to ensure that the Geneva peace talks include a direct role for women's groups.

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

  • Emirati woman honoured for enhancing UAE and UK cultural ties

    Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo awarded the Order of the British Empire

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

  • UK aircraft en route to South Sudan to evacuate British nationals

    FCO confirm that a UK aircraft is on its way to Juba to evacuate British nationals who wish to leave.

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

  • "Let us commit today to rebuilding our efforts to combat organised crime"

    UK Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant at the UN Security Council Session on Drug Trafficking in the Sahel and West Africa

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

  • 2nd annual UK/Pakistan Trade and Investment Conference in London

    UK and Pakistan hold joint conference to raise awareness of the opportunities in Pakistan for UK businesses.

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

  • South Sudan travel advice update

    Temporary withdrawal of some Embassy staff and dependants. British nationals who want to leave Juba should contact the FCO.

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

  • Travel Advice for 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

    Advice for people travelling to Sochi for the XXII Olympic Winter Games 7-23 February and the XI Paralympic Winter Games 7-16 March 2014.

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

  • A constructive case for EU reform

    Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke about reform of the European Union's structures and practices to make it more competitive and more effective.

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

  • Minister for Africa calls for an end to hostilities in South Sudan

    FCO Minister for Africa calls for an end to hostilities in South Sudan and for leaders to resolve differences through political means.

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

  • "The UK is firmly behind a strong UN presence in Afghanistan"

    UK statement by Deputy Permanent Representative Peter Wilson to the UN Security Council open debate on Afghanistan

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

  • UK condemns series of bombings in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson condemns the senseless bombing across Iraq yesterday.

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

  • 2013 Antarctic Summer Season

    Exciting times ahead for British Polar science - BAT Commissioner Peter Hayes sends his best wishes to British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff.

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