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  • Minister for human rights policy discusses death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister of State Jeremy Browne met the All Party Parliamentary Group for Abolition of the Death Penalty today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns ongoing violence in Sudan

    "I remind the Government of Sudan of their obligation to protect civilians and call on all parties to cease hostilities immediately."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Yutaka Banno

    Foreign Office Minister of State Jeremy Browne: "Today’s meeting has further enhanced the strong bilateral relationship the UK enjoys with Japan."

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

  • European Union’s External Energy Policy

    At a conference on the external dimension of European energy policy, Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell spoke about the vital role gas can play in addressing the significant energy challenge that Europe and the world is fac…

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

  • Sir William Patey Visits the Police Staff College in Kabul

    Ambassador Sir William Patey visited the Police Staff College in Kabul on 9 June, handing over three police transport buses, as well as classroom equipment, to the College. He also spoke to a classroom of district commanders…

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

  • New video blog from the Foreign Secretary on the Arab Spring

    In his latest video blog, Foreign Secretary William Hague describes an "extraordinary time" in foreign affairs.

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

  • UK condemns ongoing repression in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on the Iranian authorities to release immediately all those detained yesterday and in the past two years for simply exercising what should be legitimate freedoms.

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

  • Full support' for Cyprus settlement negotiations

    Minister for Europe David Lidington met Ambassador Nicholas Emiliou, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, on Monday 13 June to discuss the status of the Cyprus settlement negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: situation in Syria very serious

    “The situation is very serious and an example of unacceptable behaviour by the Syrian government”, said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Sir William Patey Discusses Reintegration in Ghor

    On Wednesday 8 June, dressed for the field, Ambassador Sir William Patey travelled to the Central Province of Ghor to meet with Governor Haiwad.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes release of British men from Eritrea

    Four British nationals have been released from Eritrea and will be reunited with their families.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "deeply concerned" by situation in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a statement following the ongoing violence in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: our attention has not been diverted from Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement on the anniversary of the 2009 Iranian presidential elections.

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

  • FCO Minister "greatly concerned" by reports of ongoing violence in Sudan

    In a statement today, Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham urged forces on both sides to cease all hostilities.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes positive assessment of elections in Macedonia

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the international assessment of parliamentary elections held in Macedonia on 5 June.

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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

    Egypt, Libya and Bosnia and Herzegovina were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.

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

  • UK Government announce public consultation on reforms to visas

    Migrants going to the UK to work on temporary visas will no longer be able to apply for settlement under proposals announced by the UK Government on 9 June.

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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

  • Major Nana Twumasi-Ankrah on Britain's open and democratic society

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, the first black officer appointed to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment discusses taking part in the Trooping the Colour parade and the diversity of modern Britain.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Libya and the Arab Spring via Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions on the situation in Libya and also on the Arab Spring on 9 June via Twitter.

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