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From The Rt Hon Alistair Burt
  • UK and UAE strengthen ties during Taskforce meeting

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 24 January.

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

  • Communiqué: UK-UAE Taskforce meeting

    The ninth meeting of the UK-UAE Taskforce was hosted by Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt on 24 January in London.

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

  • UK welcomes Bahrain’s renewed commitment to national dialogue

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt encourages all sides to seize this opportunity for genuine dialogue.

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

  • FCO Minister discusses prosperity and security with Moroccan Minister-Delegate

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt and Moroccan Minister-Delegate Youssef Amrani reaffirm strong bilateral relationship between the UK and Morocco.

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

  • International efforts to tackle piracy given a boost

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has set out how the FCO’s maritime security programme funds will be spent this financial year.

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

  • UK to allocate further funding for work against piracy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has announced a new package of support worth £2.25m to help fight international piracy.

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

  • International action against piracy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken about the UK's contribution to international efforts against piracy.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister updates on Algerian hostage crisis

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt: We're pressing Algerian authorities to have access to UK nationals who are at the site so we can support them.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt appalled by explosions at Aleppo University

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt: brutal attacks at Aleppo University highlight urgent need for political transition

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Opens Climate Change Conference

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomes participants to a conference which launches a 3-year initiative aimed at developing legislation to tackle climate change.

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

  • UK concerned about escalation in hostilities in Kachin State, Burma.

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has underlined the UK's concerns about the escalation of violence in Kachin State, Burma.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister marks second anniversary of Tunisian revolution

    Foreign Office Minister notes progress in Tunisia's political transition and offers continued UK support for the democratisation process.

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

  • FCO Minister answers questions on Syria via Twitter

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt answered your questions on Syria live via Twitter on 14 January.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns killing of Rizana Nafeek in Saudi Arabia

    Alistair Burt reiterates UK’s opposition to the death penalty as a matter of principle

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

  • Minister “dismayed” at verdict in Bahraini activists’ appeal

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt, has called on Bahrain to guarantee its citizens’ fundamental liberties.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns persecution of religious minorities in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the re-arrest of Christian pastor in Iran.

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

  • Foreign Office minister condemns new settlement

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt statement: the approval of new units is a 'provocative action' contrary to Fourth Geneva Convention.

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