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  • 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 Office Minister welcomes UN Human Rights Council session

    Foreign Office Senior Minister of State, Baroness Warsi, comments on the conclusion of 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • UNHRC: Commission of Inquiry into human rights abuses in North Korea

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire welcomes the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to establish an inquiry into North Korean human rights.

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

  • G8 UK Presidency: Foreign Ministers’ meeting: Progress report

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on objectives for the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes additional UN sanctions on North Korea

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire warns that North Korea’s development of nuclear and ballistic weapons poses a real threat to international security.

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

  • Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils: 11 March

    The Foreign Secretary will attend the Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Office Minister David Lidington the General Affairs Council.

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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 summons North Korean Ambassador

    Following yesterday’s nuclear test by North Korea, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire summoned North Korean Ambassador.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns North Korean nuclear test

    The UK will begin urgent consultations with Security Council partners calling for a robust response to this latest development.

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

  • 'Opportunity Korea'

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech on Britain's relationship with Korea.

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

  • UK welcomes UN Security Council resolution on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire strongly encourages all states to implement the UN Security Council Resolution on DPRK

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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

  • North Korean Ambassador summoned to Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    The North Korean Ambassador was summoned by the PUS at the FCO following news of the launch of a satellite by North Korea earlier today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Democratic People’s Republic of Korea satellite launch

    Commenting on the launch of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea's satellite, the Foreign Secretary, William Hague said:

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns North Korea's proposed satellite launch

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that any attempts by North Korea to launch a satellite using ballistic missile technology would be a serious violation of UN Security Council resolution 1874.

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

  • First ever North Korean Paralympian visits the Foreign Office

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed the first ever North Korean Paralympian to the UK today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by North Korea satellite launch

    "I am deeply concerned about the DPRK’s satellite launch today. Such a launch uses ballistic missile technology and, as such, is a clear violation of UNSCR 1874."

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

  • Statement from G8 Foreign Ministers on North Korean launch

    The Foreign Ministers of G8 countries condemn the launch by North Korea, following a meeting in Washington.

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

  • North Korean satellite launch plans

    Foreign Office "deeply concerned" at the North Korean government announcement that it plans to launch a satellite.

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

  • US-DPRK Agreement on Nuclear Moratorium/IAEA Inspections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed commitment by the DPRK to halt nuclear tests and uranium enrichment and to accept IAEA inspectors to verify this undertaking.

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