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  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned over escalating violence in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is deeply concerned at the escalating violence in Egypt and condemns the use of force in clearing protestors.

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

  • International Friendship Day-Photo competition

    The British Embassy Cairo is delighted to announce a competition to mark International Friendship Day

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

  • The British Embassy in Cairo closed on 8 and 11 August

    The British Embassy in Cairo‬ will be closed on 8 and 11 August for the Eid Festivities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent end to bloodshed in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke to Mohamed El Baradei, Egyptian Vice President for Foreign Affairs, about current situation in Egypt

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns use of force against protestors in Egypt

    The Foreign Secretary condemns the use of violence against protestors in Egypt and calls on all sides to reduce tensions.

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

  • FCO Minister visits Egypt

    Alistair Burt stresses UK support for democracy and calls on all sides to refrain from violence and respect human rights and the rule of law.

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

  • Business Secretary revokes five export licences to Egypt

    Vince Cable today announced he has revoked five export licences to Egypt in light of recent events which have led to deaths of civilians.

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

  • 5 projects selected for "Women in the New Egypt" Film competition

    Film makers progressed to the third stage of the ‘Women in the New Egypt’ film competition

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council: 22 July

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the 22 July Foreign Affairs Council agenda.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by arrest warrants for Muslim Brotherhood

    Alistair Burt expresses concern at arrest warrants for Muslim Brotherhood and warns politicised arrests won’t help Egyptian transition.

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

  • British Embassy in Cairo open as normal

    Consulate General in Alexandria also reopened

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East and North Africa

    The Foreign Secretary has made a statement on the UK's response to events in the Middle East and North Africa including Egypt and Syria.

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

  • British Embassy in Cairo open to the public 10 July

    The Consulate General in Alexandria remains closed to the public until further notice.

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

  • Embassy and Consulate General closed to the public on 9 July

    The British Embassy in Cairo and Consulate General in Alexandria will be closed to the public on 9 July

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns violence in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns the recent upsurge in violence in Egypt.

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

  • British Embassy in Cairo open to the public

    The British Embassy in Cairo will open to the public on Monday 8 July.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discusses the situation in Egypt

    Alistair Burt: It’s essential that all political parties are able to take part in future elections.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for swift return to democratic processes in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary: The UK does not support military interventions to settle disputes in democratic systems.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: 'We call on all parties to show the leadership and vision needed to restore and renew Egypt’s democratic transition.'

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

  • Change to UK Travel Advice for Egypt

    In view of the continued unrest, the FCO has updated its travel advice for Egypt.

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