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Minister for the Middle East Alistair has condemned the bomb attacks on Shi'a pilgrims taking part in the annual Arbae'en religious ceremony in Karbala, Iraq.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following bomb attacks in Iraq on 18 January.
Today is Iraq’s national Army Day, the 90th annual celebration of the founding of the Iraqi Army on 6 January 1921.
Commenting on the news of the approval of Iraq’s Cabinet, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
During a visit to Basra Province yesterday, British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met a range of politicians, religious and civil society leaders and businessmen.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt became the first Foreign Office Minister to visit Iraq since the UK Coalition Government took office in May.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt gave his support for a report and action plan to combat honour-based violence commissioned by the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt is visiting Iraq. He is the first Foreign Office Minister to visit Iraq since the UK Coalition Government took office in May.
Foreign Secretary William Hague's statement on government formation in Iraq.
Foreign Secretary William Hague extends condolences to family and friends of those killed and injured.
The British Embassy in Baghdad condemns the attack in Maydan Square, Baghdad today.
The British Council and Foreign and Commonwealth Office are supporting this year's National Youth Orchestra of Iraq summer school in Erbil.
UK Ministers urge British companies to seek out opportunities in northern Iraq
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