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  • UK Development Minister welcomes IMF’s revival of Afghanistan’s credit programme

    In response to the IMF’s announcement that it will revive Afghanistan’s credit programme, UK’s Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell said:

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

  • UK Minister visits to mark the GREAT panda voyage

    On 14-18 November, Jeremy Browne, Minister of State for the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will visit four cities across China.

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

  • "A new, positive bilateral relationship post-Qadhafi in Libya"

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt spoke about the future of the UK's relationship with Libya on 14 November.

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

  • Increasing pressure on the Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks after new sanctions on the Syrian regime were agreed in Brussels.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt condemns upsurge in Yemen violence

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following the attacks over the last few days in Ta’iz.

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

  • Remembrance Day Message from Catherine Royle, British Charge d’Affaires

    “People in Britain and across the Commonwealth have gathered throughout the weekend to commemorate the sacrifices made by our armed forces in past conflicts. And to honour those who have fallen in the ongoing campaign in Afg…

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

  • Minister for Middle East condemns on-going violence in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following attacks on diplomatic missions in Damscus and Latakia last night

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

  • British Virgin Islands' Elections

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham congratulates the new Premier, the Hon D. Orlando Smith on his victory in the general election on 7 November

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the Arab League measures against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the strong stance taken by the Arab League in suspending Syria from Arab League activity

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

  • Remembrance 2011

    The Foreign Office and its embassies, high commissions and missions overseas mark Remembrance Day 2011.

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

  • UK wins 2017 World Athletics Championship bid

    London has been awarded the World Athletics Championships in the summer of 2017.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets King Abdullah of Jordan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on 10 November.

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

  • International climate action

    Round-up of international climate news from the UK Government.

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

  • British Consulate: We're not directory enquiries

    Recent enquiries received by Foreign Office staff in Spain include a request for Phil Collins' telephone number, whilst a man asked staff to contact his dominatrix after she had left him stranded at the airport.

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

  • UK to support new security initiatives in Central America

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has announced £180,000 of new government funding to support vital security projects across Central America.

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

  • Perth summit ‘good for the Commonwealth’

    Lord Howell has described the reforms achieved at the 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting as "some of the most significant" in recent history.

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

  • Remembering those that served

    Foreign Secretary William Hague laid a wreath at the Diplomatic Service Memorial in memory of the officers who died as a result of terrorism and violence while serving overseas.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organisation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Swiss-brokered deal between Russia and Georgia on customs and border issues, clearing the way for Russian accession to be approved by the World Trade Organisation.

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

  • Minister for Africa urges restraint after Sudanese aerial attacks

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I condemn these actions that have once again put civilian lives at risk, and reiterate my call for all aerial bombardment in the border areas to cease immediately."

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

  • Commonwealth: A force for good across the world

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell gave a speech to the Royal Over-Seas League on 10 November.

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