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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack on Human Rights Activist in Gaza

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt today expressed his deep concern on hearing about the attack on Human Rights Activist Mahmoud Abu Rahma in the Gaza Strip.

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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 State of Eritrea

    Dr Amanda Susannah Tanfield has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Eritrea.

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

  • A strong signal of British commitment to Brazil

    Foreign Secretary William Hague participated in a press conference this afternoon with his counterpart Antonio Patriota in Brasilia.

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

  • Foreign Office film looks forward to historic 2012

    In our short film, Foreign Secretary William Hague, Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne, Lord Coe and Paralympians Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Chris Holmes discuss their hopes for Britain in 2012.

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

  • Foreign Secretary confirms Royal visit to Brazil

    HRH Prince Harry will visit Brazil in March, Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed today.

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

  • Lord Howell attends the fifth World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi

    During the Summit, Lord Howell met with over 30 British companies pioneering low carbon technologies at the UK Pavilion.

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

  • "The days of Britain's retreat from Latin America are over"

    While in Rio de Janeiro, Foreign Secretary William Hague said that we have begun Britain's most ambitious effort to strengthen ties with Latin America in 200 years.

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

  • Minister welcomes Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister to London

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon in London today following their discussions in Jerusalem last week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Syrian Kurdish opposition leader

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met the Syrian Kurdish political leader Dr Abdul Hakeem Bashar on 18 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary promises long-term UK commitment to Brazil

    The UK Government prizes its friendship with Brazil and is determined to develop it further. This was the message delivered by Foreign Secretary William Hague as he began his first official visit to Latin America today.

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

  • UK and Brazil commit to developing enhanced foreign policy relationship

    Joint press communiqué between Foreign Minister Antonio de Aguiar Patriota and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague released.

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

  • Foreign Ministers to discuss Iran & Syria in Brussels

    EU Foreign Ministers will discuss further EU sanctions on Iran and Syria when they meet in Brussels on 23 January.

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

  • Prime Minister's message to polar scientists, marking 100 years since Scott's arrival at the South Pole

    Prime Minister David Cameron commends the work of the scientists and support staff at British bases in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, continuing Captain Scott's legacy of research and discovery.

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

  • UK and the Caribbean: Time for a renewed and invigorated relationship, updated for the 21st Century

    Foreign Secretary William Hague writes about the UK's enduring friendship with the Caribbean ahead of the UK Caribbean Forum.

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

  • Costa Concordia cruise ship update

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced on 15 January that, on the basis of all the information available to us, all British Nationals involved are now accounted for and safe.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on British Nationals on the Costa Concordia

    The Costa Concordia Italian Cruise Liner ran aground on Friday 13 January off the coast of Giglio island. Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the incident on the Murnaghan programme this morning.

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

  • Foreign Office gives update on human rights in countries of concern

    The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 26 countries of concern. The quarterly updates cover the period from October to December 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges bold steps in Middle East peace talks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process with President Abbas.

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

  • Statement on visa applications in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt updated Parliament on the latest information regarding visa applications in Iran, following the closure of our embassy in Tehran.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on elections in Taiwan

    Following the re-election of Dr Ma Ying-jeou in Taiwan, Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement.

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