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  • 113 countries pledge action to end sexual violence in conflict #timetoact

    Foreign Secretary: "This is a milestone towards shattering impunity for those who commit horrific sexual crimes during times of war."

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

  • UK concerned at delay of Maldives Presidential elections

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlines need for second round of elections to go ahead without further delay.

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

  • Consul General’s speech at carbon disclosure seminar in Hong Kong

    British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao Caroline Wilson’s speech at carbon disclosure seminar at Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • Confirmation of sixth British victim in Nairobi

    We are aware of a sixth British national confirmed dead in Nairobi.

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

  • UK Minister welcomes peaceful Kurdistan Regional Elections

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has congratulated Kurdistan on successful parliamentary elections.

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

  • Speech at the official opening of Richburg Lotus Singapore

    As the Guest of Honour at the official opening of Richburg Lotus, HE Antony Phillipson prepared a speech for the event.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran, while stressing the need for progress on nuclear issue.

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

  • Soft Power: Education and Culture in the UK - Brazil relations

    British Ambassador Alex Ellis talked about soft power, education and culture to international relations and law students.

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

  • UK welcomes Sri Lankan elections; urges investigation into intimidation

    Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns murders of Israeli soldiers

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns the murders of two IDF soldiers and highlights the continued importance of peace process.

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

  • Defence Secretary confirms fourth British victim in Nairobi

    After chairing COBR, Philip Hammond confirms death of fourth British National

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

  • Baroness Warsi condemns attacks in Peshawar

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi offers her condolences following attacks in Peshawar, Pakistan.

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

  • FCO Spokesperson confirms three British Nationals killed in Nairobi attack

    Foreign Secretary William Hague chaired crisis committee COBR today. Foreign Office has sent extra staff to Nairobi to provide support

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

  • Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Report 2012 Launch

    Speech given by British Ambassador on September 19. 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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on security incident in Nairobi

    Prime concern is welfare of members of the public and the UK is in touch with Kenyan Ministers and authorities

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

  • We believe in India

    Speech by UK High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan KCMG at the British Business Groups’ National Convention in Mumbai on 21 September 2013.

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

  • UK commits to help raise standards of private security industry

    UK joins new international oversight mechanism for private security companies to help raise standards of conduct across the industry.

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

  • Why now is the best time to be a young Indian leader

    Speech by UK High Commissioner, Sir James Bevan KCMG at the Young Leaders Forum in Mumbai Friday, 20 September 2013

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

  • Board appointed to help UK's world class financial services grow

    Government teams up with the UK’s world leading financial services industry to help deliver growth across the country.

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