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  • Minister for Europe meets Pavel Khodorkovsky

    In a meeting with Pavel Khodorkovsky, Mr Lidington called for Mikhail Khodorkovsky to be released in August 2014.

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

  • Combating human trafficking: business and human rights

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the need for government, civil society and business to work together to eradicate human trafficking.

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

  • HMA John Jenkins addressed the MEA at the Opportunity Arabia Conference at Manchester

    The British Ambassador to Riyadh, John Jenkins, addressed the MEA at the Opportunity Arabia Conference at Manchester on October 4, 2013

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns abduction of Libyan PM

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the abduction of the Libyan Prime Minister in Tripoli this morning.

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

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi highlights the UK’s longstanding opposition to the death penalty in all circumstances.

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

  • ILO Global III Conference on Child Labour

    Ambassador Alex Ellis spoke about Brazil's advances on reducing child labour

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

  • Arrest of 6 British nationals in Russia

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on contact with Greenpeace and the consular assistance the UK is providing.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Maldives election annulment

    The Foreign Secretary calls on presidential candidates to respect democratic process and create conditions for free, fair elections.

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

  • Setting the terms for global trade: the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

    Ambassador Martin Harris' speech at the 'Globalisation and the New Economies' conference hosted by the Babes-Bolyai University

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

  • Asset Recovery and the G8 Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition

    The UK's G8 is committed to support the recovery of stolen assets for the Arab Countries in Transition

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

  • Hajj Consular Delegation accompanies British pilgrims

    UK Hajj Consular Delegation: Effective preparation will ensure a safe and trouble-free Hajj.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to appoint non-resident Chargé d’affaires to Iran

    UK and Iran agree steps to improve bilateral relations.

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

  • Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iran

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iran.

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

  • UK Grenadier Guards complete charity bike ride to Belgium

    The charity bike ride through Belgium raised £220,000

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

  • Government's response following Kenya terrorist attack

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the government's response following the terrorist attack in Nairobi.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Belgium

    Miss Alison Rose has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium.

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

  • Foreign Office launches recruitment campaign at top universities

    Diplomats seeking the UK’s best and brightest visit 28 universities in a fortnight.

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

  • UK deeply concerned by large-scale violence in Egypt

    UK concerned by violence in Egypt and emphasises the need for an inclusive political process.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Greenpeace to discuss arrests by Russia

    The Foreign Secretary meets Greenpeace Executive Director to discuss the arrest of six British Nationals by Russian authorities.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Bamako and Timbuktu

    Mark Simmonds concludes successful two-day visit to meet new Malian government and key figures in the north.

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