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FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns fighting in Mali, calls for peace talks to begin immediately and urges the release of all hostages.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds offers congratulations on the recent legislative elections in Mali.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke to the Royal Africa Society about the UK's partnership with Africa.
Mark Simmonds concludes successful two-day visit to meet new Malian government and key figures in the north.
FCO Africa Minister congratulates Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on his victory in transparent and inclusive Presidential elections in Mali.
Mark Simmonds has welcomed yesterday’s peace accord in Mali and its potential to help build long-term peace and security in the region.
Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, has welcomed the authorisation of new UN Mission in Mali.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, today spoke at the Africa Summit, organised by The Economist.
Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds met Malian Foreign Minister Tieman Hubert Coulibaly at the African Union Summit today.
The UK is to provide logistical military assistance to Mali in order to help control rebel and extremist groups in the north of the country.
Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on Mali.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds spoke about the situation in Mali in a series of media interviews on Sunday 13 January.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has tonight underlined his concern over the situation in Mali and called for an immediate return to civilian rule.
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