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Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt described the series of bomb attacks in Iraq on 20 March as cowardly.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt 'appalled' by bombings and shootings across Iraq which killed and wounded dozens of people today.
FCO Minister Alistair Burt met Iraqi Minister of Human Rights Mr Muhammad Al-Sudani on 12 January 2012.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt gave a statement on the attack on Shia pilgrims in Nasiriya and the bombings in Baghdad today.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said the persecution of Christians in the Middle East is a profound concern and it is wrong to suggest the Foreign Office is not confronting it.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the "cowardly" attacks in Baghdad on 22 December.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt held a telephone call with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to express concern over political tensions in Iraq.
As US forces withdraw from Iraq, Foreign Secretary William Hague says the UK will continue to work with the country, supporting political, social and economic development.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said he is shocked by the attacks on 5 & 6 December in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Alistair Burt, Middle East Minister concludes his three day visit to Iraq
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I reaffirmed the UK’s resolve to continue supporting the government and people of Iraq as they embrace democracy, reconciliation and economic development."
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt described the assassination as deeply concerning, saying it threatened to undermine hard won freedoms.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell welcomed the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister H.E Rowsh Nuri Shaways to the Foreign Office on 9 September.
Foreign Office Minister David Lidington: "I offer my sincere condolences to the families of those whose lives were lost and to those who were injured."
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken after the Kurdistan National Assembly adopted a law banning domestic violence.
Mr Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq.
The conclusion of the Royal Navy mission to train Iraqi sailors in the coming days will mark the official end of British Armed Forces operations in Iraq.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt commented on the Camp Ashraf incident in which at least 17 civilians were killed.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt expressed concern following reports of attacks on journalists.
In a Foreign Office film launched today, Iraqi-born fashion designer Reem Alasadi talks about how Britain’s multicultural society allows creativity to flourish within the fashion industry.
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