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Marking the first anniversary of the Arab Spring, Foreign Secretary William Hague has written about developments in an article published today.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Minister Jeremy Browne urges Egyptian authorities to avoid taking action that would inhibit the positive work of organisations supporting the country's transition to democracy.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said the persecution of Christians in the Middle East is a profound concern and it is wrong to suggest the Foreign Office is not confronting it.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he is deeply concerned at the clashes in central Cairo.
The first phase of elections in Egypt is due to take place on 28 November. We advise British nationals to stay away from polling stations, and to avoid all crowds and demonstrations.
Foreign Secretary William Hague called for the Egyptian authorities to respect the right of peaceful protest and immediately cease the use of violence against protestors.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will visit Cairo today to meet Prime Minister Sharaf, business leaders and young political activists.
Foreign Secretary William Hague urges all Egyptians to refrain from violence and support the Egyptian PM's call for calm.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt expresses serious concerns about the treatment of Maikel Nabil Sanad.
Egypt, Kenya and Climate change were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt discussed reform and UK support during his visit to Egypt.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met Head of the Anglican Church for the Middle East and North Africa Region Rev. Dr. Bishop Mouneer Hanna and Grand Mufti of Egypt Shaikh Ali Gomaa.
Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt, today met a group of young, Egyptian activists from across the new political spectrum.
Egypt, Libya and Bosnia and Herzegovina were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.
Afghanistan, Egypt and tourism were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers
Foreign Secretary William Hague has arrived in Egypt for talks with Egyptian officials, activists and business leaders on supporting Egypt during its transition to a democratic and stable state.
Foreign Secretary: "The people of Egypt have sent a message to the rest of the region that reform can be peaceful"
"The UK has been pressing the EU to take action on Egyptian requests to freeze assets and I am pleased this has now happened" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has spoken following Egypt's referendum on Constitutional amendments on 19 March.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will meet the Egyptian Prime Minister, other senior members of the transitional government and leading members of the political opposition during the 2 day visit.
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