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  • UK strongly condemns bombings in Bahrain

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the bombings in Bahrain.

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

  • Moore: Scotland will benefit as a UK Embassy network grows in Southeast Asia

    Firms in Scotland will have access to a wider global network for trade and diplomacy after the UK Government announced it was opening a new British Embassy in Laos.

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

  • Strengthening the UK's ties with Asia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will visit South East Asia and India from 5-8 November 2012.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes Somalia’s new Council of Ministers

    Responding to the appointment of a Council of Minsters by the Prime Minister of Somalia's Federal Government, the Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds gave a statement.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Google+ Hangout on Syria with British Ambassador to Lebanon

    Watch the video of the live hangout with Tom Fletcher on the Syria crisis, its impact on Lebanon, and the stability of the broader Middle East.

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

  • Afghanistan progress report for September 2012

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during September.

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

  • Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt gave a speech at the (GICNT) symposium on the detection of nuclear material.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes newly approved Libyan Cabinet

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has congratulated the new Ministers on their appointment and offered strong UK support.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

    Ms Diane Corner has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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

  • Post-tropical cyclone Sandy

    East Coast of USA affected by winds, rain, snow, flooding and power outages from post-tropical cyclone Sandy

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

  • Get Fit For Ski

    Make sure you are physically fit and prepared for your skiing holiday, otherwise you risk injury.

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

  • Overseas Territories flags flown for the first time in Parliament Square

    Today, for the first time, the 16 flags of the Overseas Territories are being flown in Parliament Square, alongside the flags of the Crown Dependencies, to mark a state occasion.

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

  • The UK's response to the Arab Spring

    Two years on the UK's Arab Partnership program is helping to turn aspirations into real tangible results.

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

  • Concern for Iranian human rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt urges Iran to review her case.

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

  • British Embassy policy officer wins Civil Service Diversity and Equality Award

    Levente Nyitrai, a policy officer in the British Embassy in Budapest, has been declared the individual award winner in this year’s Civil Service Diversity and Equality Awards.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak discussed the Middle East Peace Process, Iran, and peace and stability in the Middle East.

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

  • Annual review of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has made a statement on the second Annual Review of the UK Government National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, which was laid to Parliament today.

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

  • Minister for Europe: Ukraine's parliamentary elections were disappointing

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has commented on Ukraine's parliamentary elections held on Sunday

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Indonesian President's state visit

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed his determination to forge strong partnerships with South East Asia

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