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Foreign Secretary William Hague response to urgent question on government policy towards Iran in light of new President, Dr Hassan Rouhani
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Office notes announcement of Hassan Rouhani’s electoral victory, and calls on him to set Iran on a different course for the future.
Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the agenda for the Foreign Affairs & Development Foreign Affairs Councils.
Alistair Burt meets interfaith supporters of Baha’i religious minority and calls on Iran to release Baha’i leaders.
FCO spokesperson answers questions on nuclear negotiations with Iran; proportionate sanctions relief on table if key concerns addressed.
Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "My thoughts are with all those affected by today’s earthquake in south-eastern Iran."
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.
The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy
The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.
The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague, Angelina Jolie and Zainab Hawa Bangura launch G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has met Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida in the margins of the G8 Meeting.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on Iran to commute death sentences of four men convicted of embezzlement
On 10 and 11 April, Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with G8 Foreign Ministers in London to discuss his key policy priorities
Talks between the E3+3 (UK, US, France, Germany, Russia and China), EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Iran have concluded.
Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on robust & legally-binding Arms Trade Treaty to regulate international trade in conventional arms.
Foreign Office Senior Minister of State, Baroness Warsi, comments on the conclusion of 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Foreign Secretary offers best wishes for Nowruz, and emphasises commitment to positive relations with Iranian people in coming year
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