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A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Mr Paul Madden has been appointed British High Commissioner to Australia.
Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed the UK's commitment to European enlargement for the Western Balkans when he met Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic on 18 November.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following an announcement by the Israeli Security Cabinet that Israeli forces will withdraw from Northern Ghajjar in Lebanon.
Speech by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, on the role of the UK in the European Union
Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham met leaders from the Overseas Territories for the Overseas Territories Consultative Council on 17 November.
British author Alan Shadrake was sentenced by a Singapore court to six weeks in prison on 16 November.
The Foreign Secretary's 4th and final speech on Britain's foreign policy delivered at Georgetown University on 17 November 2010.
Mr Scott Wightman CMG has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea in succession to Mr Martin Uden who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
A chance to take the floor in a mock version of the EU Council of Ministers
Prime Minister David Cameron has said that the Government's foreign policy will be one of "hard-headed internationalism" focused on advancing Britain's national interest.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK is "committed to supporting the search for justice in Lebanon".
The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, announced a new Strategic Business Dialogue between the two countries on 15 November.
The debate focussed on the importance of a peaceful and credible referendum in January 2011 and progress on the political, humanitarian and security situation in Darfur.
Prime Minister David Cameron has wished Prince William and Kate Middleton "great joy" following the news of their engagement.
Foreign Secretary William Hague chaired the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan on 16 November. Representing the UK, he made the following statement.
Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered the Presidential Statement at the United Nations Security Council debate on Sudan on 16 November.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said that he hopes justice is delivered quickly as the trial for suspects in the death of human rights defender Floribert Chebeya starts.
"Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's arbitrary detention for most of the last 20 years has been deeply unjust. Her fortitude in the face of this outrage has been inspirational."
Paul and Rachel Chandler were released yesterday following 388 days in captivity after they were kidnapped from their yacht off the coast of Somalia.
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