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  • Libya and the Arab Spring shows the UN needs a new way of working not just united in condemnation, but united in action.

    Prime Minister's first speech to the UN General Assembly - Thursday 22nd September 2011

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

  • Prime Minister unveils GREAT campaign for UK growth

    At a speech for business leaders in New York, Prime Minister David Cameron launched a new cross-government campaign to promote Britain as a great place to visit, study, work, invest and do business.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister appalled at public execution of 17 year old in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said he was appalled at the execution of Alireza Molla-Soltani and called on the Iranian authorities to end these inhumane practices.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Iranian Foreign Minister Salehi at the UN in New York on 21 September.

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

  • "The task is to get on with creating an open, democratic and inclusive Libya"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in Libya ahead of the Friends of Libya meeting at the UN General Assembly on 20 September.

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

  • Prime Minister appalled by murder of former President of Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron said Burhanuddin Rabbani played a vital role as chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on explosion in Ankara

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "My thoughts are with the victims, and I offer sincere condolences to their families and friends."

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets President of Palestinian National Authority

    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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on tenth anniversary of the arrest of Eritrea’s ‘G11’

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: “On this solemn anniversary I offer my solidarity to all those Eritreans engaged in the struggle for human rights."

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

  • Reflecting on Pope Benedict XVI's message a year on from UK visit

    Prime Minister David Cameron sends message to mark first anniversary of the Papal visit to the UK.

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

  • UK condemns killing of protestors in Yemen

    Condemning the violence in Sana'a on 18 September, Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on all sides to disengage forces immediately and avoid escalation.

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

  • "Iran is failing to cooperate over its nuclear programme"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt raised concerns at the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference about Iran, Syria and North Korea's nuclear programmes.

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

  • Middle East Peace Process and the UN: Moving towards a two state solution

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the best outcome in New York this week would be for the Palestinians and Israelis to agree to return to direct negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Pakistan Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague paid tribute to Pakistan's sacrifices in the struggle against terrorism.

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

  • Earthquake: British Embassy regrets loss of life in Nepal

    The Embassy will continue to do everything possible to help the local community and the Government of Nepal.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's statement at the IAEA General Conference

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference on Monday 19 September in Vienna:

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

  • Open House London weekend

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office will be throwing open its doors as part of the Open House London architectural festival on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September.

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

  • Climate change and the Commonwealth: building global resilience

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has spoken about the Commonwealth’s unique role in tackling climate change.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister extremely concerned by situation in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the UK is working with all sides and diplomatic allies to ensure the political crisis in Yemen is resolved as soon as possible.

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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