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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Japanese Foreign Minister to London

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has met Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida in the margins of the G8 Meeting.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Syrian opposition delegation

    Foreign Secretary meets delegation from Syrian National Coalition and Interim Government to discuss Syrian crisis and UK response.

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

  • Death of former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher

    The Prime Minister David Cameron and the Foreign Secretary William Hague express their condolences.

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

  • Oxford will host Cyber Security Capacity Building Centre

    Foreign Secretary announces Global Centre for Cyber Security Capacity Building to be based in Oxford Martin School at University of Oxford.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

    On 10 and 11 April, Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with G8 Foreign Ministers in London to discuss his key policy priorities

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

  • Iran nuclear talks end with no agreement

    Talks between the E3+3 (UK, US, France, Germany, Russia and China), EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Iran have concluded.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on an Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on robust & legally-binding Arms Trade Treaty to regulate international trade in conventional arms.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remains determined to secure Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Secretary signals UK’s continued commitment to securing an Arms Trade Treaty following failure to reach consensus in the United Nations.

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

  • New British boost for healthcare in DR Congo

    Six million people in DR Congo to get essential healthcare under a new British programme to improve lives and help create sustainable peace

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces funds for survivors of rape in war

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague announces new UK funds to help survivors of rape during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo

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

  • EU suspends more Zimbabwe measures following referendum

    European nations suspend most restrictive measures on Zimbabwe in response to referendum. Onus on Zimbabwe's leaders to meet commitments.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned about Central African Republic

    Foreign Secretary has called on all sides to show restraint and respect human rights in Central African Republic.

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

  • Foreign Secretary wishes Jewish communities a Happy Passover

    Foreign Secretary sends warmest wishes to Jewish communities as the festival of Pesach begins.

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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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

  • Afghanistan progress report for February 2013

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for February.

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

  • UK urges all parties in Lebanon to prioritise national interest

    Foreign Secretary underlines importance of all parties working together for national interest in Lebanon as challenges from Syria grow.

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

  • Troika welcomes agreements between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway welcome agreements between Sudan and South Sudan and urge rapid implementation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of UN mandate on Syria

    Foreign Secretary: evidence gathered by UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria will ensure those responsible for violations are held to account.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Bosco Ntaganda’s transfer to ICC

    Foreign Secretary says transfer of ICC indictee Bosco Ntaganda to The Hague marks hugely significant day for victims of conflict in region.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Paraguay’s Foreign Minister in London

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, today met Paraguay’s Foreign Minister to discuss enhanced cooperation with Paraguay and Latin America.

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