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  • Foreign Secretary condemns the killing of demonstrators by the Syrian security forces

    Foreign secretary William Hague called on the Syrian Government to uphold its responsibility to protect demonstrators and respect the right of peaceful protest and free speech.

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

  • Foreign Office brings travel safety advice to the classroom

    Even in the current economic climate, young people still have a strong desire to see the world with almost half of 11-18 year olds considering taking a gap year abroad after leaving school or college.

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

  • Role of media in society

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne delivered a speech at the Academy of Journalism and Communication in Hanoi on 6 April during his visit to Vietnam.

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

  • The Prince of Wales to visit the United States of America

    The British Government has asked The Prince of Wales to pay a short official visit to the United States from 3rd May to 5th May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack in southern Israel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterates that Hamas must halt these strikes immediately, and rein in other militant factions in Gaza.

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

  • Rio shootings: message of condolences

    FCO minister, Secretary of State for Environment and British Ambassador send condolences to the students families

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

  • Role of media in society

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne delivered a speech at the Academy of Journalism and Communication in Hanoi on 6 April during his visit to Vietnam.

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

  • Building growth in the low-carbon economy

    Minister of State for Trade and Investment Lord Green speaks about the UK's approach to developing a global low-carbon economy.

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

  • The UK welcomes the preliminary results of the second round of the Presidential elections in Haiti

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington delivered the UK statement at the United Nations Security Council debate on Haiti.

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

  • Advice for British nationals who wish to remain in affected areas north east of Tokyo

    We no longer advise against all but essential travel to Tokyo. However, we continue to advise against all but essential travel to those areas north east of Tokyo most directly affected by the earthquake and the tsunami.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit to Algeria concludes

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt ends his two day visit to Algeria

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

  • Belarus: UK support for OSCE human rights mechanism

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken following the decision by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on human rights concerns in Belarus.

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

  • Royal Visit to Morocco

    Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall concluded today their Official three-day Visit to Morocco

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by reinstated sentence for Baha’i spiritual leaders in Iran

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague calls on the Iranian judiciary to review the case and to cease persecution of the Baha’i faith.

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

  • UK Prime Minister David Cameron arrives in Pakistan: “A new chapter in our relationship”

    British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Pakistan this morning on his first visit to Pakistan since becoming Prime Minister last May.

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

  • Prime Minister visits British RAF Libya crews in Italy

    Prime Minister David Cameron passed on "heartfelt thanks from the British public" to RAF personnel engaged in Libya during a visit to Gioia del Colle Italian military air base on 4 April.

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

  • Prime Minister announces Pakistan trade boost

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced an agreement to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan to £2.5 billion per year by 2015.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on UN plane crash in Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham expressed the British Government's condolences following the UN plane crash in Kinshasa on 4 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled at ongoing violence in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the Yemeni security forces' violence against demonstrators in Taiz, Hodeida and Sana'a in Yemen.

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

  • African Court of Human and People's Rights initiate proceedings against the Qadhafi regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the publication by the African Court of Human and People's Rights of their decision against the Qadhafi regime.

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