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  • UK Minister for Europe visits Tirana

    Minister for Europe David Lidington is in Tirana today to discuss the political situation, EU reform agenda, and UK rule of law priorities with members of the Albanian Government.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister attends Libya Contact Group in Abu Dhabi

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt will attend the Libya Contact Group meeting in Abu Dhabi on 9 June.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts UK-South Africa Bilateral Forum in London

    Trade and investment, climate change & renewable energy and foreign policy were the themes of the 9th UK-South Africa Bilateral Forum in London today.

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

  • UK remains extremely concerned by the repression of Iran's people

    Foreign Office Spokesperson confirms that the UK stands by its recent statements on Iran's repression of its people as UK Chargé d’Affaires in Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns mosque burning in the West Bank

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt condemned the attack on a Palestinian Mosque on Tuesday in the West Bank.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes widening international support for Libya Contact Group

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt: "Today's Contact Group reaffirmed the international community's commitment to implementing UN Security Council Resolutions 1970 and 1973."

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

  • UK Europe Minister Visit

    The rule of law must be implemented fairly, firmly and regardless of the position or affiliation individuals held.

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

  • UK debates findings of report into Human rights situation in Libya

    The UN Human Rights Council in Geneva today debated the findings of the Commission of Inquiry report into the human rights situation in Libya.

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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 Slovak Republic

    Susanna Montgomery has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Slovak Republic.

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

  • Foreign Secretary chairs meeting of Human Rights Advisory Group

    Foreign Secretary William Hague chaired the second meeting of his Human Rights Advisory Group today. The meeting focused on the Arab Spring, freedom of religion, and the interaction between trade and human rights.

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

  • Minister for Europe emphasised urgency of progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Minister for Europe David Lidington said that while the UK remain champions of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress towards EU accession, it does require leadership, creativity and compromise from leaders of the Bosnian Governm…

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

  • UK Minister for Europe visited Montenegro

    Minister for Europe David Lidington visited Montenegro to discuss EU accession progress with officials and civil society representatives.

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

  • The future of Libya

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said he "firmly believes that the Libyan people will achieve their vision for a free, prosperous and democratic Libya".

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

  • British Ambassador to Afghanistan visits Pakistan

    British Ambassador to Afghanistan Sir William Patey has returned from a two days visit to Pakistan 5-6th June.

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

  • Responding to foreign policy challenges through social media

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the Foreign Office's strong and growing social media presence allows us to respond to foreign policy challenges in a new way.

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

  • Minister of State Jeremy Browne in Hungary

    Minister of State Jeremy Browne visited Hungary on 6-7 June to attend the Asia-Europe meeting (ASEM) in Godollo Royal Palace.

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

  • Prime Minister announces support for Ban Ki-moon re-election

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his support for Ban Ki-moon's candidacy for a second term as Secretary General of the United Nations.

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

  • "The international community needs to stay focussed on Bosnia and Herzegovina"

    UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton write in Bosnian media about future progress for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the Middle East and North Africa following his visit to Benghazi last week.

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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 Iraq

    Mr Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq.

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