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  • Britain and the Philippines: Partners for Prosperity

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has given a speech about the growing trade partnership between the UK and the Philippines.

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

  • Championing Britain through commercial and economic diplomacy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague tells British diplomats they must intensify work to champion the UK as a destination for foreign investment.

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

  • Minister for Africa hails Ghana as a ‘beacon of democracy’ following successful elections

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds: "I congratulate John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of Ghana and on elections that were widely recognised to be free, fair and transparent."

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

  • Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council agree joint communiqué

    The Joint Ministerial Council closed today with the agreement of a joint communiqué which sets out priority issues.

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

  • Skiers: avoid injury and expensive medical bills

    We urge winter sports holidaymakers to know their limits before hitting the slopes.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi marks Human Rights Day

    Baroness Warsi will launch the UK’s campaign for election to the UN Human Rights Council, she will say: "We believe in a Human Rights Council that can make its voice heard, even when the issues are unpopular or difficul…

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

  • Foreign Secretary attends Manama Dialogue

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will join discussion on regional security issues in the Middle East.

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

  • The UK and India: myths, reality and prospects

    British High Commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan KCMG, today busted the big myths about the UK.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council in a Written Ministerial Statement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds trilateral talks with Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and the Foreign Ministers held the third meeting in a series of trilateral discussions this year.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern about reports of violence in Cairo

    "We urge all parties to resolve their differences through a process of dialogue which allows all voices to be heard."

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

  • UK and Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

    The Joint Ministerial Council on the 4-5 December brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK Ministers to work together on several issues including strengthening economies and the environment.

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

  • Conference on freedom of religion or belief

    The Foreign Office, the Canadian High Commission and Wilton Park are holding a conference on combating intolerance and promoting freedom of religion or belief for all.

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

  • UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group Communiqué

    The steering group aim to strengthen ties between the UK and Kuwait, they discussed issues including trade and investment and defence and security.

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to Tanzania

    Ms Dianna Patricia Melrose has been appointed British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania.

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

  • UK – Mongolia Round Table discussions held in London

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire met the Mongolian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for discussions on defence reform and trade links

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

  • Foreign Office Minister summons Israeli Ambassador to express deep concern about settlement policy

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt: “Israeli Government has not heeded the calls that we and others had made for Israel to avoid reacting to the UN General Assembly resolution in a way that undermines the Palestinian Authority or a …

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has talked about the UK's initiative to help tackle sexual violence in conflict in an interview with Cathy Newman on Channel 4 News on 1 December.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns North Korea's proposed satellite launch

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that any attempts by North Korea to launch a satellite using ballistic missile technology would be a serious violation of UN Security Council resolution 1874.

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

  • Foreign Secretary extremely concerned at proposed new housing settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented that these plans undermine Israel's international reputation and has strongly advised the Israeli Government to reverse its decision.

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