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  • Strengthening UK-Turkey relations

    Head of the Diplomatic Service Simon Fraser visited Turkey on 31 January – 1 February to strengthen UK-Turkey relations and promote UK business.

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

  • Helping British nationals throughout a crisis

    On 25 January reports came in of anti-government demonstrations in Egypt that had turned violent. The Foreign Office had to act.

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

  • Driving global economic growth: UK strategy for trade and investment

    The UK Government has today published its strategy for trade and investment to drive global economic growth.

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

  • NATO names new Senior Civilian Representative to Afghanistan

    NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has announced that Simon Gass will succeed Mark Sedwill as the NATO Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges Egypt to deliver change

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Egyptian Ambassador to the UK Hatem Saif el Nasr on 9 February.

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

  • Don't get caught out at the Cricket World Cup

    Essential travel advice for travelling cricket fans from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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

  • Minister for Africa "shocked" by murder of South Sudanese Minister

    South Sudanese Minister Mr Jimmy Lemi Milla was murdered in Juba, South Sudan on 9 February.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Middle East & North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Tunisia and Jordan as part of his regional tour to support the UK's vital interests in the region and help develop more stable and democratic societies.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets leader of the Turks and Caicos Islands opposition party

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham met with Doug Parnell, Leader of the People's Democratic Movement of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces £5 million funding for Arab Partnership Initiative

    The Arab Partnership Initiative will support economic and political development across the Middle East and North Africa over the next four years.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to answer your questions

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting the Middle East and North Africa from 8 - 11 February and will answer your questions on the UK’s role in the region through a Twitter Q&A.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Jordan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was in Amman for a brief visit as part of a regional tour of the Middle East and North Africa

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

  • British journalist's exclusion from the Russian Federation

    On 8 February Minister for Europe David Lidington made a statement in parliament in relation to the exclusion of British journalist Luke Harding from the Russian Federation.

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

  • Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement: Witness statement

    The countries and organisations that witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement have welcomed the conclusion of the Southern Sudan referendum.

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

  • Foreign Office launches EU Careers Month

    EU Careers Month starts on 7 February as part of the Foreign Office's campaign to encourage the UK's top calibre graduates to apply for jobs in the EU Civil Service.

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

  • Egyptian authorities should "meet the aspirations of the Egyptian people"

    Prime Minister David Cameron updated parliament on last week's European Council conclusions on Egypt.

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

  • Prime Minister welcomes Southern Sudan referendum result

    Prime Minister David Cameron said North and South now need to work together to implement the remaining provisions of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary writes to Senator John Kerry about Lockerbie bombing enquiry

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterated the UK Government's regret at continuing anguish that release has brought the families of the victims.

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

  • UK gives new aid to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

    New aid for Lebanon will provide urgently needed medical supplies for 1,172 families and ensure that 3,500 families have shelter.

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

  • Fela musical debuts in Nigeria

    British Council Nigeria and National Theatre, London (NT Live), in association with the British Deputy High Commission, Lagos, organised a screening of the international hit musical Fela! on Sunday 6 February.

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