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  • Flooding in Australia - Foreign Secretary offers support

    Foreign Secretary William Hague offers support and sympathy for the loss of life in Queensland, Australia.

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

  • Supporting UK education suppliers in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office Minister responsible for the Middle East Alistair Burt met the Saudi Education Minister, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdullah and Vice Minister, Dr Khaled Al Sabti today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns violence in Tunisia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called on the Tunisian authorities to take steps to resolve the situation peacefully.

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

  • Progress and challenges for education in Afghanistan

    Foreign Office Minister responsible for Afghanistan Alistair Burt today met Afghan Education Minister Farooq Wardak who is visiting the UK for the Education World Forum.

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

  • Important safety message to participants of the Budapest-Bamako Rally

    Throughout the year, road rallies take place through North Africa, including to areas where the UK recommends against travel. We want to ensure that you are aware of the advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister to host visit of Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will hold substantive bilateral talks with Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang today in London.

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

  • UK "determined" to deepen relations with Japan

    Head of the Diplomatic Service Simon Fraser describes Japan as a "crucial partner" ahead of his visit to the country from 12 to 14 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends message of condolence to victims of Iran Air crash

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the plane crash in North East Iran on 9 January.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister welcomes deals of over £2.6bn with China

    Deputy Prime Minister Clegg and Vice Premier Li witnessed the signing of agreements with an estimated value of £2.6 billion, which will further strengthen ties with China.

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

  • UK and China join forces to strengthen low carbon growth

    The UK and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote low-carbon growth at provincial and city level in China.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses regret at loss of life and urges restraint.

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt speaks about demonstrations in Tunisia over the weekend which resulted in the loss of at least 14 lives

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Southern Sudan referendum

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls the opening of polling "a truly remarkable achievement" and pays tribute to those leaders who brought it about.

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

  • "No more powers should be moved from Britain to the EU"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague writes in the Sunday Telegraph in advance of the EU Bill reaching committee stage in Parliament on Tuesday.

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

  • Minister condemns demolition in East Jerusalem

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt responds to reports that work has begun to enable creation of a new illegal settlement in occupied East Jerusalem.

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

  • British Embassy welcomes the progress made by Iraq's Army

    Today is Iraq’s national Army Day, the 90th annual celebration of the founding of the Iraqi Army on 6 January 1921.

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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

  • Chancellor of the Exchequer in Paris

    Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne visited Paris on 6 January to participate in a seminar on "New World, New Capitalism" organised by the French Industry Minister, Eric Besson.

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

  • New podcast on Foreign Office arms control work

    In the new audio series, British Ambassador John Duncan will discuss both his work as British Ambassador for Multilateral Arms Control and Disarmament and the role of social media in diplomacy.

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

  • UK support to the Southern Sudan Referendum

    The UK has announced further support for a rapid response fund in reaction to the fragile humanitarian situation in Sudan. This includes safe water, emergency healthcare and blankets.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "appalled" by the assassination of Governor of Punjab

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK will continue to work closely with the leaders of Pakistan to try to bring about a more stable, democratic future for Pakistan.

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