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  • FCO concerned at executions in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses concern over reports that seven prisoners have been executed.

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

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt visits Bahrain

    Alistair Burt reaffirms UK support for Bahrain’s reform programme and National Consensus Dialogue.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns recent violence in Bangladesh

    Senior Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister Baroness Warsi underlines UK concerns over ongoing violence in Bangladesh and urges all sides to exercise restraint.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes approval of new Tunisian Government

    Tunisia’s Constituent Assembly today approved a new coalition Government.

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

  • The Falkland Islands Referendum

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the Falkland Islands Referendum

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

  • Foreign Office Minister opens Climate Change event on the Pacific region

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire today welcomed Heads of Mission from the Pacific Islands and experts to a conference on climate change and climate security.

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

  • Falkland Islands vote to remain British Overseas Territory

    The people of the Falkland Islands have voted overwhelmingly to keep their current status as a British Overseas Territory.

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

  • The UK and Romania: Strategic partners in the EU and around the world

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about Britain's relationship with Romania and the economic and security challenges they face.

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

  • Commonwealth Day 2013 in Brunei Darussalam: Youth, Education and Enterprise

    On 11 March, the Australian and British High Commissioners co-hosted a reception at the Legislative Council to mark Commonwealth Day 2013.

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

  • Statement from the family of Brendan Vaughan

    Following recent events in Nigeria, the family of Brendan Vaughan have issued the following statement.

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

  • Joint Bahrain-UK Statement on Inaugural Meeting of Joint Working Group

    During his visit to Bahrain, FCO Minister Alistair Burt took part in the inaugural meeting of the UK-Bahrain Joint Working Group.

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

  • Government launches first Islamic Finance Task Force

    Today, the Government launched the UK’s first Islamic Finance Task Force.

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

  • Transparency is a fundamental part of the stable business environment in Slovenia

    British Ambassador to Slovenia, Andrew Page, spoke at a seminar on the impact of corruption on economy, hosted by Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Corruption Prevention Commission.

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen's Commonwealth Day message 2013

    Delivery of Commonwealth Day message.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on British hostage in Nigeria

    Statement by Foreign Secretary William Hague following reports of the deaths of hostages in Nigeria.

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

  • Minister brings creative industry delegation to Korea

    Ed Vaizey today embarks on a three-day visit to Seoul with 15 of Britain’s leading companies from the creative industry sector.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Kenyan election results

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has congratulated the people of Kenya on their elections.

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

  • Chevening Alumni in Turkey

    British Consul General Leigh Turner held a reception for the Chevening alumni in Turkey

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

  • Gender agenda: Celebrating 102nd International Women’s Day

    On the 102nd International Women’s Day, British Ambassador hosts the embassy’s annual reception bringing over 100 high profile women.

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

  • India on International Women’s Day

    Speech by the British High Commissioner to India on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2013

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