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  • Prime Minister Cameron welcomes release of Gilad Shalit

    UK Prime Minister said today regarding Gilad Shalit's return to Israel and to his family:

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Mauritania

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says UK looking at ways of helping Mauritania on political reform, good governance and human rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Algeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We will continue to support Algeria in its fight against Al-Qaeda and to encourage a regional approach to this common threat".

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

  • Opening of British Consulate-General in Canada

    Foreign Secretary William Hague confirms details of the opening of a new British Consulate-General in Calgary, Canada.

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

  • The future of cyberspace: a global challenge

    Ahead of the London Conference on Cyberspace, Foreign Secretary William Hague talks about the social and economic benefits of the internet, and the need to ensure a safe and secure cyberspace for the future.

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

  • The Commonwealth and civil society – a vital partnership

    Commonwealth Minister Lord Howell met representatives of civil society groups to hear their views ahead of the Heads of Government meeting in Perth.

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

  • Record number of co-sponsors for UN Resolution on the Olympic Truce

    The Olympic Truce Resolution for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games today received world-wide support from the General Assembly of the United Nations. Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham welcomed support from …

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has officially re-opened the British Embassy in Tripoli, and appointed a new Ambassador, Sir John Jenkins.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Morocco

    Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Morocco for his first official visit as Foreign Secretary.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on the General Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council

    The Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council were held on 10-11 October in Luxembourg.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya

    Sir John Jenkins KCMG, LVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary dismayed at announcement of Israeli settlement expansion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague statement following the announcement by the Israeli Government of the creation of a new settlement at Givat Hamatos.

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

  • Minister offers condolences on death of Cuban human rights activist Laura Pollan

    FCO Minister Jeremy Browne said the activist's death was a major blow to those fighting for greater political freedoms in Cuba.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Malta for an official visit

    The Foreign Secretary has arrived in Malta, his first visit since taking office and the first bilateral visit by a UK Foreign Secretary since Douglas Hurd.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Afghan Interior Minister

    Discussion focussed on progress on the security and justice sector in Afghanistan when Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met Afghan Interior Minister General Bismellah Khan Mohammadi.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on flooding in Southeast Asia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne said he was extremely saddened to hear of floods affecting Southeast Asia.

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

  • Developing UK relations with the Gulf

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt and colleagues from his Gulf Initiative Ministerial group met Ambassadors from the Gulf Co-operation Council states on Thursday 13 October at the Foreign Office.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments following President al-Bashir’s visit to Malawi

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: “I am disappointed that Malawi hosted President Bashir of Sudan today (14th October) in defiance of International Criminal Court arrest warrants for war crimes, crimes against humani…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Finland’s agreement to host the 2012 Conference on the Middle East WMD Free Zone

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I believe that a Middle East free of all WMD and their means of delivery is an achievable goal, and one which is vital to the long term peace and security of the region."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU decision to freeze the assets of the Commercial Bank of Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This measure will further constrict the regime’s financial activities and reduce its ability to repress and kill innocent civilians."

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