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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks on Shi'a pilgrims in Iraq

    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.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East "appalled" by bombings in Iraq

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following bomb attacks in Iraq on 18 January.

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

  • British Embassy welcomes the progress made by Iraq's Army

    Today is Iraq’s national Army Day, the 90th annual celebration of the founding of the Iraqi Army on 6 January 1921.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes formation of Iraqi Government

    Commenting on the news of the approval of Iraq’s Cabinet, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

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

  • British Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt's visit to Basra

    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.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit to Iraq concludes

    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.

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

  • A roadmap to combating honour-based violence in Iraqi Kurdistan

    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.

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

  • Strengthening the relationship between the UK and Iraq

    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.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Iraqi Government formation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague's statement on government formation in Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Baghdad

    Foreign Secretary William Hague extends condolences to family and friends of those killed and injured.

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

  • UK condemns bombing attack in Iraq

    The British Embassy in Baghdad condemns the attack in Maydan Square, Baghdad today.

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

  • UK supports young Iraqi musicians

    The British Council and Foreign and Commonwealth Office are supporting this year's National Youth Orchestra of Iraq summer school in Erbil.

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

  • Iraqi Kurdistan: a gateway for business

    UK Ministers urge British companies to seek out opportunities in northern Iraq

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