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  • Foreign Office Minister visits Lebanon

    British Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt is in Beirut to relay the UK's strong commitment to an independent and secure Lebanon.

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

  • Appointment of Her Majesty’s New Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire

    Mr Simon Tonge has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

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

  • Foreign Office comments on ‘highly unfortunate’ visit by President Ahmadinejad to Abu Musa Island

    A Foreign Office spokesperson said the visit only served to make matters worse when commenting on the recent visit by Iranian President Ahmadinejad to the disputed island of Abu Musa.

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

  • 100 Days to Go until London 2012 Olympic Games

    On July 27 2012 the eyes of the world will be on the UK, as the Olympic Games begins in London. Around the world one hundred British Embassies and High Commissions are celebrating 100 days to go until the London 2012 Olympic…

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

  • Business with South East Asia: your views

    Foreign Secretary William Hague invites views from British businesses active in South East Asia on boosting trade.

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

  • First batch of colonial administration files now available at the National Archives

    Independent reviewer Professor Badger has spoken after the first tranche of migrated archive files were made available to the public.

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

  • Foreign and Defence Secretaries attend NATO meeting in Brussels

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced £70 million a year funding for the Afghan National Security Forces after British combat operations end in Afghanistan in 2014.

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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 Kingdom of Morocco and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

    Mr Clive Alderton has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

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

  • Foreign Office Ministers answer questions in Parliament

    Foreign Office Ministers will answered questions on the Government's foreign policy in Parliament on 17 April

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces concern at Argentina’s plans to nationalise YPF

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the announcement that Argentina plans to nationalise part of energy company YPF.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement concerning the death of a British national in China

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on developments concerning the death of British national Neil Heywood in China in November 2011.

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

  • UK and China commence 'cultural dialogue'

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Chinese State Councillor Liu Yandong met at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to launch a new cultural ‘dialogue’ between the UK and China.

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

  • Moroccan Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs visits UK

    Foreign Office Ministers Alistair Burt and Henry Bellingham met Moroccan Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs Youssef Amrani on 16 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Afghanistan attacks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has strongly condemned coordinated attacks in Kabul and other Afghan provinces.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes release of Belarusian political prisoners

    Minister David Lidington has welcomed the release of ex-presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov and his campaign chief Dmitry Bondarenko.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN supervision mission in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the UN supervision mission in Syria, saying it is a vital step in supporting the fragile ceasefire.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on E3+3 talks with Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following talks between Iran and the E3+3 in Istanbul, Turkey.

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

  • Prime Minister tours Far East

    Prime Minister David Cameron is touring the Far East to promote UK investment and trade.

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

  • Prime Minister to visit Burma

    British Ambassador to Burma Andy Heyn writes ahead of the historic visit of Prime Minister David Cameron to Burma. With a water festival in full swing, he hopes his visitor won't be drenched along the way.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by North Korea satellite launch

    "I am deeply concerned about the DPRK’s satellite launch today. Such a launch uses ballistic missile technology and, as such, is a clear violation of UNSCR 1874."

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