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  • Foreign Secretary commends Arab League efforts on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The first step must be to stop the violence and repression, without which all other measures are meaningless."

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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 Republic of Austria and the United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the United Nations

    Mrs Susan Jane le Jeune d’Allegeershecque CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Austria and the United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's closing remarks at the London Conference on Cyberspace

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the end of the London Conference on Cyberspace on 2 November.

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

  • London Conference on Cyberspace concludes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the conference succeeded in accelerating debate about some very important issues.

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

  • London Conference on Cyberspace: Chair's statement

    Full text of the Chair's statement from the London Conference on Cyberspace.

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

  • UK Secretary of State for International Development visits Kabul

    Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell visited Afghanistan from 30 October to 1 November.

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

  • Sir William Patey gave an exclusive interview to Tolo News TV on 29 October

    In the interview, Sir William called for a joint fight and cooperation in defeating and eliminating terrorist networks in the region.

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

  • UK funding of drought relief in Tuvalu

    The United Kingdom, together with Australia and the United States of America, has announced funding for a new desalination system to relieve the effects of drought in Tuvalu.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the appointment of a new Libyan Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaking following the appointment of Abdel- Rahim al-Kib as Libyan Prime Minister.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens the London Conference on Cyberspace

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the London Conference on Cyberspace on 1 November.

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

  • "Freedom of expression cuts to the very heart of the debate about the future of cyberspace"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the beginning of a Freedom of expression on the internet event as part of the London Conference on Cyberspace.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to host London Conference on Cyberspace 1-2 November

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will host the London Conference on Cyberspace starting on 1 November. Governments, international organisations, NGOs and businesses from across the world will be attending.

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

  • QANTAS flights disruption - latest information

    QANTAS have confirmed that all domestic and international services have resumed. Passengers should check the QANTAS website and social media for further information.

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

  • UN Security Council passes Resolution 2017 on counter proliferation in Libya

    FCO Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments on the unanimous vote in favour of UNSC Resolution 2017 that addresses the risks from proliferation of weapons in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack on UN office in Kandahar

    "I condemn this callous attack on an organisation dedicated to helping displaced Afghans return home."

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement at the London Conference on Cyberspace reception at the Science Museum

    "The conference therefore brings together delegates from business, academia and civil society, Government delegations from over 60 countries as well as the European Union and observers from 17 international organisation…

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

  • FCO Minister comments on World Trade Organisation talks

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington commented today on discussions about Russia's accession to the World Trade Organisation.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Israel and Gaza attacks

    Commenting on the Israeli air strikes on Gaza and the rocket attacks by Palestinian militant groups on Israel, all today, Foreign Office Minister Mr Jeremy Browne issued a statement.

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

  • South Sudan joins the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation

    South Sudan joined the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on 27 October after the country's Chargé d’Affaires signed the constitution at the Foreign Office in London.

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

  • African ambassadors visit climate research centre

    A delegation of African Ambassadors learnt about cutting-edge British climate science and modelling during a visit to the Met Office with Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham.

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