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  • British High Commissioner's speech on World Press Freedom Day

    British High Commissioner Michael Nevin appealed for an open and effective press.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned about violence in West Bank and Gaza

    Alistair Burt: At this critical time for the two state solution, we need dialogue, not violence.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls for political process to address violence in Iraq

    Alistair Burt says Iraqis want a stable, prosperous and democratic country, not a return to the sectarian conflict of the past.

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

  • Somalia Conference aims: Justice

    Justice is one of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s top priorities. The Six Pillar Policy Plan highlights the importance of rebuilding citizens’ trust in the justice system as a key part of improving stability and reconcilia…

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

  • Somalia Conference aims: Policing

    Security is one of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s top priorities and building a capable and accountable Somali Police Force is a key part of this agenda.

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

  • Somalia conference aims: Public financial management

    President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has repeatedly emphasised the importance of well-managed, transparent public finances.

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

  • Somalia conference aims: Armed forces

    Security is a top priority for Somalia, the President has said that he wants to develop armed forces that can guarantee Somalia’s security.

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

  • FCO and DFID Ministers welcome talks on Sudan conflict

    FCO and DFID Ministers welcome talks to address conflict in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states in Sudan, but urge for more progress.

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

  • Helping Somali women to take a lead role in rebuilding their country

    The UK government invited members of the diaspora community to help explain the challenges Somali women face – and their ideas to overcome them

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

  • Somalia Conference - Aims

    Setting out the priorities and aims of the Somalia Conference on 7 May 2013.

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

  • Consul General’s speech at the Queen's Birthday Party in Macao

    British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao Caroline Wilson’s speech at the Queen's Birthday Party in Macao.

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

  • Defence Cooperation – UK Welcomes France’s Defence White Paper

    UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries welcomed France’s Defence White Paper, which sets out its vision for French Armed Forces.

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

  • Joint UK/Portuguese project strengthens Turkish prison service reform

    On 30 April, Ambassador David Reddaway launched an EU-funded project worth almost 5 million euros which will enable the Turkish prison service to benefit from British and Portuguese expertise.

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

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt visits Lebanon

    During his visit Alistair Burt announced UK support to the Lebanese parliamentary elections and visited the offices of the UNHRC.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes regional support to Afghanistan

    At the Istanbul Process Ministerial Conf Baroness Warsi welcomed regional support to Afghanistan & re-committed the UK to play its part.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia

    Ms Alexandra Hall Hall has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Georgia

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

  • Hugo Swire urges Japan to reconsider death penalty

    Following the execution of two prisoners, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire called on Japan to restart public debate on the death penalty.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes authorisation of new UN Mission in Mali

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, has welcomed the authorisation of new UN Mission in Mali.

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

  • Defence Attache speaks on military relationship with Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Sgt Brian Aitchison at Kazakhstan Ministry of Defence on the 21st Anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces on 7th of May.

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

  • Further strengthening of UK and Guatemala commercial ties

    Speech by Mr. David McNaught, Chargé d'Affaires on the re-launch of iconic UK machinery brand JCB in Guatemala.

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