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  • Foreign Secretary meets members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council

    First visit to UK by newly-appointed female members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences on death of Hugo Chavez

    On hearing of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Foreign Secretary William Hague offered his condolences.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Statement to Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary expresses concern at catastrophic Syrian conflict, and announces new UK support.

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

  • UK calls for a robust Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will answer questions on Twitter on UK efforts to secure an Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • Young people most at risk of being forced into marriage

    Latest statistics from the Forced Marriage Unit suggest young people aged between 16 and 25 are most at risk of being forced into marriage.

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

  • South-East Asia Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the close relationship between the UK and South East Asia.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Somali rape case

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds comments on recent legal developments on a rape case in Somalia.

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

  • Progress in Mali is central to ensuring regional security

    Foreign Secretary reiterates UK support and encourages progress towards a more inclusive political process during visit to Mali

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

  • UK commits £600,000 to support responsible investment in Burma

    Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the FCO today about the progress being made in Burma.

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

  • First visit to Mali by a British Foreign Secretary

    William Hague is expected to focus on the political process during meetings in the Malian capital Bamako today.

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

  • The Commonwealth Charter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a written statement to Parliament on the Commonwealth Charter.

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

  • Burma making significant strides towards reform but challenges still remain

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the Foreign Office about progress being made in Burma.

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

  • South Pacific Network meets in Suva

    The South Pacific Network (SPN) consists of the British High Commission in Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands.

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

  • The dialogue between faith and reason

    The British Ambassador to the Holy See chairs "Religion and Secularism in a Global Age" conference

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new EU-Morocco trade talks

    EU-Morocco trade already worth €24 billion and deal will bring closer economic integration.

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

  • Britain concerned at abuse victim sentence in Maldives

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomes statement from the Maldives Government that protecting the rights of the child is top priority.

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

  • UK announces $2 million contribution to Khmer Rouge Tribunal

    Speaking after British Ambassador Mark Gooding met Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen, a British Embassy spokesperson said:

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

  • St David's Day

    St David's Day messages from the Prime Minister David Cameron and the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones.

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

  • Afghanistan progress report for January 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for January.

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

  • Wales: the language and the people

    British Ambassador to Albania's speech on Saint David’s Day.

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