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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
  • UK welcomes Sri Lankan elections; urges investigation into intimidation

    Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns murders of Israeli soldiers

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns the murders of two IDF soldiers and highlights the continued importance of peace process.

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

  • UK calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Maldives

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt urges all parties to respect the outcome of the ongoing democratic process in Maldives.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes Israeli steps to assist Palestinian economy

    Alistair Burt welcomes announcement of Israeli steps to assist the Palestinian economy and looks forward to further progress.

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

  • Arms Trade Treaty at UN General Assembly

    The UK is working hard to encourage states to sign the Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • FCO Minister opens Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    Alistair Burt spoke about the Deauville Partnership's priority: supporting governments of countries in transition address economic pressures.

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    As part of the UK's G8 Presidency, Britain hosted the G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference in London on Monday, 16 September, 2013

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by attacks on Libyan Government buildings

    Alistair Burt deplores bomb attacks in Libya and reiterates UK support to Libyan Government and people in tackling insecurity.

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

  • Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of Camp Ashraf residents

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of residents from Camp Ashraf to Camp Liberty after appalling recent attack.

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

  • FCO Minister visit to Morocco

    Alistair Burt re-emphasises UK support for Moroccan reform, and looks to continued international co-operation and closer economic ties.

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

  • First round of Maldives’ Presidential elections goes smoothly

    Minister Alistair Burt congratulates people of Maldives on the first stage of the electoral process.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt underlines UK’s support for Yemen at crucial time in its political transition.

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership: SME Mentoring Scheme

    The UK launched a new mentoring initiative called Forsa in June 2013 to support SME development in the Arab Countries in Transition

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership: Women's Economic Participation

    Supporting open economies, inclusive growth and women's role in Arab countries

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns violence at Camp Ashraf, Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt appalled to hear of Sunday's violence at Camp Ashraf in Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bombings in Lebanon

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns today’s attacks in Tripoli, Lebanon and highlights the UK’s strong commitment to supporting stability.

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

  • Alistair Burt: Terror and extremism have no place in Lebanon

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned tonight’s car bombing in Beirut and extended condolences to all those affected.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned at planned Gaza executions

    Alistair Burt expresses deep concern at planned prisoner executions in Gaza and reiterates UK opposition to death penalty.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Iraq attacks

    Following yesterday’s attacks in Iraq, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt called for leaders to work together for stability.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement announcement

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns Israeli settlement announcement and calls for focus on negotiations.

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