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  • Henry Bellingham 'deeply concerned at the death of Human Rights defender'

    Henry Bellingham, Minister for Africa, has expressed concern over the death of a Human Rights defender in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Ambassador joins Foreign Minister Rassoul to open Afghan Centre for Regional Cooperation

    British Ambassador William Patey joined Foreign Minister Rassoul and EU Ambassador Vygaudas Usackas at the opening of Centre for Regional Cooperation at the Afghan Ministry for Foreign Affairs on 27 May

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

  • Gaza flotilla: Foreign Secretary welcomes call for investigation

    Speaking on BBC News, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the UN Security Council's call for a transparent investigation, and discussed the situation of British Nationals involved in the incident.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Israel response, 'beyond what was warranted or proportionate'

    The Foreign Secretary gave a stronger response to Israel's attack on the Gaza flotilla in address to the House of Commons Wednesday afternoon.

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

  • Remarks of the UK Foreign Secretary to the EU-Western Balkans High-Level meeting

    The meeting marked the 10th anniversary of the Zagreb Summit at which the EU launched the Stabilisation and Association Process and the European perspective for the Western Balkans

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

  • National Security Council hold 'intensive' discussions on Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron convened the Government’s National Security Council (NSC) for ”intensive” discussions about Afghanistan on Tuesday 1 June.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's statement to the House of Commons on Gaza flotilla

    The Foreign Secretary addresses the House of Commons detailing the UK's response to Israel's attack on the Gaza flotilla and the latest on the efforts to secure the safety of all British nationals involved in the inc…

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

  • World Cup 2010: 'do your homework, be prepared'

    Henry Bellingham, Minister for Africa, and Dr Nicola Brewer, High Commissioner to South Africa, issued advice to British citizens travelling to the 2010 World Cup, part of the Be On The Ball campaign.

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

  • UK pavilion at Shanghai Expo already "an outstanding success"

    One month since the opening of the world's biggest ever Expo in Shanghai, 53,000 visitors a day are coming to see the UK Pavilion and its cultural events.

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

  • Gaza flotilla: Foreign Secretary speaks to BBC News

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the interception of the Gaza flotilla on BBC News. He then took questions from assembled journalists.

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

  • Lord Howell meets with Ayad Allawi

    The Rt Hon Lord Howell, Minister of State at the Foreign Office met with Iraqi political leader Ayad Allawi in London today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Gaza Flotilla

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on the Government of Israel to open all crossings for aid to enter Gaza and deplored the loss of life during the interception of the Gaza Flotilla.

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

  • Alistair Burt gives UK reaction to Gaza flotilla attack on the BBC

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed the UK’s response to Israel’s attack on the Gaza flotilla on BBC Radio 5 Live

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

  • Alistair Burt speaks to Sky News about Gaza flotilla

    Foreign Office Minister speaks to Sky's Live at Five about the UK's response to the Israeli attack on the Gaza flotilla.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions relating to Gaza flotilla

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answers questions on the BBC News Channel on the UK's response to the Israeli attack on the Gaza flotilla.

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

  • ICC Review Conference a "landmark occasion"

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham welcomed the opening of the first review conference of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

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

  • Malawi pardon: 'human rights apply to everyone'

    The UK government has issued a statement on the pardon of Mr Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Mr Steven Monjeza.

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

  • Visit highlights Afghanistan as 'most urgent overseas priority'

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has visited Afghanistan with Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox and International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell.

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

  • Hurricane season in the Caribbean

    The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from June to November. Follow weather updates and FCO Travel Advice when planning your journey.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes nuclear conference outcome

    William Hague has given a statement welcoming international consensus at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference.

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