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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UK welcomes establishment of EU Training Mission to Mali

    EU Foreign Ministers agree a mission to advise and train Malian armed forces, to help them regain security and stability in Mali.

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

  • G8 Political Directors’ statement on Mali

    G8 Political Directors today expressed grave concern at the situation in Mali and affirmed support for the Malian Government.

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

  • UK concerned about escalation in hostilities in Kachin State, Burma.

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has underlined the UK's concerns about the escalation of violence in Kachin State, Burma.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister marks second anniversary of Tunisian revolution

    Foreign Office Minister notes progress in Tunisia's political transition and offers continued UK support for the democratisation process.

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

  • UK welcomes return of inspirational doctor to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Dr Mukwege, who specialises in treating victims of sexual violence, has returned to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister statement on Mali

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on Mali.

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

  • United Kingdom assistance for French Mali operation

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds spoke about the situation in Mali in a series of media interviews on Sunday 13 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Pakistan and sent his condolences to those affected.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and the General Affairs Council.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UK to contribute funds to Courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced UK funding for Courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia to strengthen international justice.

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

  • North Korean Ambassador summoned to Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    The North Korean Ambassador was summoned by the PUS at the FCO following news of the launch of a satellite by North Korea earlier today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Democratic People’s Republic of Korea satellite launch

    Commenting on the launch of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea's satellite, the Foreign Secretary, William Hague said:

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

  • UK calls for an immediate return to civilian rule in Mali

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has tonight underlined his concern over the situation in Mali and called for an immediate return to civilian rule.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council in a Written Ministerial Statement.

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

  • UK – Mongolia Round Table discussions held in London

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire met the Mongolian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for discussions on defence reform and trade links

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We must shatter the culture of impunity for those who use rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war and shift the balance of shame away from survivors to the perpetrators of this crim…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister travelling to Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Mark Simmonds will meet with regional leaders to discuss the current crisis engulfing Goma, including political efforts underway to resolve the situation.

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