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  • Foreign Secretary arrives in the United Arab Emirates to discuss joint success

    UK Foreign Secretary William Hague arrived in Abu Dhabi this morning for a one day visit to discuss regional developments and key areas of cooperation between the UK and UAE.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Afghanistan

    Sir Richard Stagg KCMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

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

  • Sir Anwar Perwez on doing business in the UK

    In a short film launched today, Sir Anwar Perwez OBE discusses how he started his business in the UK. Sir Anwar is the founder of Bestway, Britain’s second largest cash and carry firm.

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

  • Belarus and human rights

    The Foreign Ministers of the Germany, Poland, Sweden and the UK have expressed concern about continuing repression in Belarus.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned at clashes in Cairo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he is deeply concerned at the clashes in central Cairo.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes election of British judge to the International Criminal Court

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham said that Judge Morrison will make a major contribution to the work of the court.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts Human Rights Advisory Group meeting

    On Monday 19 December the Foreign Secretary held the latest meeting of the Advisory Group on Human Rights. The Group discussed countries of particular concern, business and human rights and freedom of religion or belief.

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives statement on death of Kim Jong Il

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement on the death of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during November 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences following the death of former Czech President

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he was greatly saddened to hear of the death of Vaclav Havel, aged 75.

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

  • Minister for Europe expresses concern over violence in Kazakhstan

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern over violence and urges calm and restraint from all sides following reports of further violence near Shetpe in Kazakhstan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks on mosques in the West Bank

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt as condemned the increased arson attacks on mosques in the West Bank, which are designed to aggravate tensions.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister sends condolences to those affected by flooding in the Philippines

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has expressed his condolences to those affected by the severe flooding in the Philippines.

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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 welcomes lifting of sanctions on Libyan banks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the lifting of sanctions marks another significant moment in Libya's transition.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes Belarus opposition figures to London

    Minister for Europe David Lidington met political opposition figures from Belarus on 15 December in London.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets UN Special Envoy for Western Sahara

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlined UK support in his meeting with the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Western Sahara Ambassador Christopher Ross.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks the withdrawal of US military forces from Iraq

    As US forces withdraw from Iraq, Foreign Secretary William Hague says the UK will continue to work with the country, supporting political, social and economic development.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Nobel Peace Prize winner

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Tawakul Karman, the Yemeni recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in London on 15 December.

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

  • Publication of human rights guidance for UK Overseas Security and Justice Assistance

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell has announced to Parliament the publication of guidance to ensure that HMG overseas security and justice assistance work meets our human rights obligations and our values.

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