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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
  • UK Minister "welcomes" Israel's intention to withdraw from Ghajjar, Lebanon

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following an announcement by the Israeli Security Cabinet that Israeli forces will withdraw from Northern Ghajjar in Lebanon.

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

  • The UK and Algeria: Partners in Growth

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt writes in the Algerian media ahead of his visit to the country.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Algeria

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa has arrived in Algiers for a series of high level meetings with the Algerian Government.

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

  • "I have deep concern at the ongoing harrassment of Baha'is in Iran"

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met with leaders of the Baha'i community on 9 November.

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

  • Foreign Office Ministers visit Royal Marines following their return from Afghanistan

    Minister for Afghanistan Alistair Burt and Minister Jeremy Browne visited 40 Commando Royal Marines in Taunton on 4 November.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern over human rights in Syria

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt raised concerns during a telephone conversation with the Syrian Ambassador to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns "sickening attacks" in Pakistan

    Following bomb attacks on 2 mosques in Pakistan, Foreign Office Minister for Pakistan Alistair Burt has made a statement.

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

  • Security and governance in Helmand Province

    Foreign Office Minister for Afghanistan, Alistair Burt and Governor of Helmand Province, Gulabuddin Mangal hosted a media discussion on security and governance in Afghanistan.

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

  • "A remarkable record of service" from Marines in Afghanistan

    During a visit to see the 40 Commando Royal Marines who have recently returned, Foreign Office Ministers spoke to BBC Somerset about the work that they did in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for Iran to halt execution of Sakineh Mohammadi-Ashtiani

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the punishment as "barbaric" in an interview with Sky News today.

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

  • Convention on Cluster Munitions enters into force for the UK

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomed the Convention's entry into force in a statement.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes creation of the Linda Norgrove Foundation

    The Linda Norgrove Foundation is a new grant giving trust which provides funding for women, families and children in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister "extremely concerned" about disruptions to the Special Tribunal in Lebanon

    Following reports from Lebanon this week that indicated that investigators from the Special Tribunal for Lebanon were attacked and prevented from carrying out their work, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a st…

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

  • Oman Trade & Investment Forum

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt addresses Omani business leaders in London.

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

  • Ministers take action to enhance relationships and trade links with the Gulf

    Ministers from across Government will meet with some of their counterparts from the Gulf states, to further work on elevating relationships between their countries.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East addresses Abu Dhabi Investment Forum

    Keynote speech by Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt.

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

  • Congratulations to Delhi on successful Games

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has congratulated Delhi on the successful staging of the Commonwealth Games.

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

  • Libyan British Business Council

    On 12 October, Alistair Burt, FCO Minister for Middle East spoke at the AGM of the Libyan British Business Council.

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

  • Alistair Burt MP speech to the Libyan British Business Council AGM

    Foreign Office Minister addresses business leaders and says recent changes "have created new opportunities for bilateral trade."

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

  • UN report shows progress in Afghan led drugs control strategy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt issues a statement on the UNODC 2010 Annual Opium Survey report for Afghanistan published today.

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