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  • Foreign Secretary 'delighted' at successful conclusion of Cancún Summit

    Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates Mexican President Calderon and Foreign Minister Espinosa as talks end with agreement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary honours human rights defenders

    In a statement to mark International Human Rights Day, the Foreign Secretary sent a message of support to human rights defenders around the world, including the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, and those detained…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Google executives to discuss internet freedom

    On UN International Human Rights Day, Jeremy Browne visited Google’s offices for a round-table discussion on freedom of expression on the internet.

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

  • Foreign Office staff blog for International Human Rights Day

    Foreign Office staff from around the world have marked International Human Rights Day by blogging on a wide range of issues.

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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

  • Jeremy Browne on human rights

    To mark International Human Rights Day, Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has written an article reflecting on his human rights activities over the last seven months.

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

  • British Government calls for fair and transparent review of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's sentence

    Following reports that Iranian State TV will air a programme tonight in which Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani reconstructs her alleged crime, the Foreign Office has issued a statement.

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

  • Human rights of Palestinian children in the West Bank

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt talked about the UK's concerns when he took part in an adjournment debate in Parliament on 7 December.

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

  • Strengthening the UK's relationship with Malta

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr Tonio Borg on 9 December.

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

  • Cancun climate negotiations - Day 10

    Climate Secretary, Chris Huhne, said "we're reaching a crunch point" as high level negotiations get into full swing

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

  • The UK's relationship with the Commonwealth

    Foreign Secretary William Hague laid a statement in Parliament on how the UK plans to reinvigorate the Commonwealth.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council 13-14 December

    Minister for Europe David Lidington laid a statement in Parliament detailing the agenda for the two meetings on 13-14 December.

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

  • "A serious and deteriorating problem in the Turks and Caicos Islands"

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham and Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan have updated Parliament on the situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "disappointed" Israel has not renewed the freeze on settlement construction

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.

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

  • EU Bill passes Second Reading in Parliament

    The Second Reading debate of the EU Bill took place on 7 December in the House of Commons.

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

  • Prime Minister announces long-term partnership with Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced agreement on a long-term partnership plan which will see Britain offer economic, political and military support for Afghanistan.

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

  • Fire in Chilean prison

    Minister for South America Jeremy Browne "shocked and saddened" by the fire in Santiago.

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

  • Concern about Egyption Elections

    The UK and the International community express concern about the Parliamentary elections in Egypt on 28 November and 5 December.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes stance of West African States over elections in Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary said that the Economic Community of West African States have "sent a clear and unequivocal message that Cote d’Ivoire’s neighbours are determined to uphold democratic principles".

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

  • Iran's nuclear programme: "We recognise Iran's rights, but insist that it fulfils its obligations"

    EU High Representative Catherine Ashton spoke on behalf of the E3+3 after talks with Iran on 6-7 December in Geneva.

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