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Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech about the importance of diplomacy at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 9 July.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he is "shocked and disgusted" by reports that an Afghan woman has been publicly executed by the Taliban.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has described the elections in Libya as a "landmark moment".
Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the third Friends of Syria meeting in Paris on 6 July.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne welcomed the launch of Kaleidoscope's campaign for World Pride 2012.
The Tokyo Conference on 8 July intends to deliver much-needed aid commitments to ensure Afghanistan continues to develop long after 2014.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 20th Session on Friday 6 July, with a number of landmark resolutions on key countries of concern.
Foreign Secretary William Hague will pay a one day visit to the Netherlands on Monday 9 July, where he will deliver a speech to the legal, diplomatic and political community in The Hague.
UK Opening Statement at the Diplomatic Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty by Ambassador Jo Adamson.
Full text of the Chairman's statement from the Friends of the Syrian People meeting in Paris on 6 July.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke to the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong on 6 July 2012.
In advance of the third meeting of the Friends of Syria in Paris on 6 July, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered your questions about the UK's policy towards Syria live via Twitter.
With just 22 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics begin, the world's athletes are starting to arrive. Watch our time-lapse video to find out about the journey to the Games.
Foreign Office Minister for South Asia Alistair Burt met today with Asma Jahangir, leading human rights lawyer from Pakistan.
Ahead of the Tokyo conference on Afghanistan, UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan writes about why the international community need to commit to Afghanistan.
Minister for Europe David Lidington said the establishment sends a strong message of concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Bahrain's Minister for Justice and Islamic Affairs in London on 5 July.
Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and Vice Minister Nguyen Thanh Son conducted the 2nd UK- Vietnam Strategic Dialogue on 5 July in Hanoi
Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke following the European Court of Human Rights judgement on former Interior Minister Lutsenko.
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