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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Kabul attack

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the "despicable" attack on the British Council Building in Kabul on 19 August.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Ramadan, Libya and maternal mortality in Afghanistan were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes entry into force of the EU Act

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the entry into force of the referendum lock in the European Union Act 2011.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israel attacks

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned attacks in Southern Israel on 18 August.

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

  • UK, Germany and France call for President Assad to stand down

    President Assad has "lost all legitimacy and can no longer claim to lead the country" said the leaders of the UK, France and Germany in a joint statement today.

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

  • Gearing up for the Rugby World Cup 2011

    The British High Commission in New Zealand is moving into top gear in its promotion of all things British for the Rugby World Cup.

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

  • Swimming ban in Seychelles

    A temporary ban has been issued by authorities on entering the water in five areas following two fatal shark attacks.

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

  • Foreign Office appoints new Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission Chair and Commissioners

    The new Chair and Commissioners of the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission will start their term on 1 September.

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

  • British Ambassador, Sir William Patey’s Statement on Parliamentary crisis

    Responding to yesterday’s announcement by President Karzai on the Parliamentary crisis, Sir William Patey said:

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

  • Looking Ahead to the Bonn Conference: British Ambassador’s Comments

    Speaking at a press conference to the Afghan media on 16 August, Sir William Patey, the British Ambassador to Kabul, said:

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Jordanian reform

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the "concrete step on Jordan's path of reform" after the King of Jordan announced changes to the constitution.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns further expansion of illegal Israeli settlements

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has condemned the decision of the Israeli Government to build housing units in the illegal West Bank settlement of Ariel.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Assad is fast losing the last shreds of his legitimacy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called for the Syrian regime to stop the violence immediately.

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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 Guinea

    Mr Graham Charles Trayton Styles has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea.

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

  • Minister for Europe congratulates Macedonia on 10th Anniversary of Ohrid Framework

    Minister for Europe David Lidington welcomed the 10th anniversary emphasising the Agreement's potential to make a continued contribution to strong and constructive inter-ethnic relations in the country.

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

  • Don't bankrupt yourself - always travel with insurance

    As new research emerges about the high cost of medical bills abroad, the Foreign Office urges travellers to prioritise travel insurance.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington: "I offer my sincere condolences to the families of those whose lives were lost and to those who were injured."

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassadors to Armenia

    Mr Jonathan James Aves and Ms Katherine Jane Leach have been appointed Her Majesty's Joint Ambassadors to the Republic of Armenia.

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

  • All in a day's work - the role of British consular staff

    Helping holidaymakers, meeting local tour operators and discussing local concerns with expats, all in a day's work for British Vice Consul Rania Kossiori.

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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