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  • Foreign Secretary statement on preventing sexual violence in conflict

    The Foreign Secretary has commented following a meeting with organisations in Sarajevo who support victims of sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • Europe at a crossroads: what kind of Europe do we want?

    Today the Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the challenges facing European nations for the future.

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

  • Asian Business Leaders Awards

    Foreign Office Minister the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP spoke at the Asian Business Leaders Award dinner at Banqueting House in Westminster on 22 October 2012.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister: Libya faces challenges but has a real opportunity to build a better future

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has commented on the first anniversary of the Declaration of Liberation in Libya, in which the National Transitional Council formally announced the end of the Qadhafi regime.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Written Ministerial Statement on the Balance of Competences of the European Union

    Full text of the Foreign Secretary's statement updating Parliament on the Balance of Competences of the European Union.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on the British Embassy in Madagascar

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announces the re-opening of Britain's Embassy in Madagascar.

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

  • Assessing the EU’s impact on the UK: a review of the balance of competences

    An audit of what the EU does and how it affects the UK.

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

  • Change of Governor of Anguilla

    Ms Christina Scott has been appointed Governor of Anguilla.

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

  • David Lidington sets out UK vision for Europe in Rome

    David Lidington, the British Minister for Europe, meets his Italian counterpart in Rome, Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi

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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 Republic of Moldova

    Mr Philip David Batson has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova.

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

  • UK-Japan Strategic Dialogue meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Japanese Foreign Minister, Koichiro Gemba, for the first meeting of the new foreign policy "Strategic Dialogue" with Japan.

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

  • Fourteenth Hajj Consular Delegation launches

    The Hajj Consular Delegation to accompany British pilgrims to Saudi Arabia was launched today by Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister strongly condemns Israeli settlement plans

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned Israel's plans to expand the illegal settlement of Gilo on the southern flank of East Jerusalem and urges the Israeli Government to change its approach.

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

  • Foreign Secretary horrified by Lebanon bombing

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that this was a horrendous act that showed an appalling contempt for human life

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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

  • Foreign Secretary echoes call for Eid ceasefire in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "A ceasefire must be accompanied by genuine commitment from the Syrian regime to work with Lakhdar Brahimi to find a sustainable end to the violence in Syria".

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

  • Number 10 statement on Beirut attack

    Following the bomb attack in Lebanon today, a Number 10 spokesperson has given a statement.

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

  • Speech at Bletchley Park

    "Bletchley Park was the scene of one of the finest achievements in our nation’s history."

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

  • FCO has answered questions on Iran sanctions via social media

    As the EU announced further sanctions against Iran, the FCO answered your questions about Iran sanctions via the ‘UK for Iranians’ social media channels

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

  • Foreign Office gives update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 28 Countries of Concern, along with updates on the case study countries featured in the annual human rights report. The quarterly updates cover the period from July to Septem…

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