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  • Nuclear meeting to take place in Edinburgh

    The Foreign Office and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation will co-host a meeting on improving the international community's ability to detect underground nuclear weapons tests.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces UK priorities for UK Chairmanship of Council of Europe

    The Foreign Secretary attended an official Ceremony in Strasbourg today to mark the handover of the Chairmanship from Ukraine.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Defence Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak in London on 3 November to discuss developments in the Middle East.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Eid message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has sent warm wishes to Muslims celebrating the festival of Eid ul Adha.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns decision to accelerate Israeli settlements

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on Israel to reverse the decision, and called for both sides to return to negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary commends Arab League efforts on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The first step must be to stop the violence and repression, without which all other measures are meaningless."

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

  • Foreign Secretary's closing remarks at the London Conference on Cyberspace

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the end of the London Conference on Cyberspace on 2 November.

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

  • London Conference on Cyberspace concludes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the conference succeeded in accelerating debate about some very important issues.

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

  • London Conference on Cyberspace: Chair's statement

    Full text of the Chair's statement from the London Conference on Cyberspace.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the appointment of a new Libyan Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaking following the appointment of Abdel- Rahim al-Kib as Libyan Prime Minister.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens the London Conference on Cyberspace

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the London Conference on Cyberspace on 1 November.

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

  • "Freedom of expression cuts to the very heart of the debate about the future of cyberspace"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the beginning of a Freedom of expression on the internet event as part of the London Conference on Cyberspace.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to host London Conference on Cyberspace 1-2 November

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will host the London Conference on Cyberspace starting on 1 November. Governments, international organisations, NGOs and businesses from across the world will be attending.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack on UN office in Kandahar

    "I condemn this callous attack on an organisation dedicated to helping displaced Afghans return home."

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement at the London Conference on Cyberspace reception at the Science Museum

    "The conference therefore brings together delegates from business, academia and civil society, Government delegations from over 60 countries as well as the European Union and observers from 17 international organisation…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes end of No-Fly zone over Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the agreement of UN Security Council Resolution 2016 as another significant milestone towards a peaceful, democratic future for Libya.

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

  • Vision for a stronger Commonwealth: An even greater force for human rights, democracy and prosperity

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the Commonwealth People's Forum in Perth, Australia on 27 October.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Diwali message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has sent warm wishes to Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities during Diwali.

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

  • Foreign Secretary, Defence Secretary and Development Secretary statements on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell have made statements on the Libyan Declaration of National Liberation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement following earthquake in eastern Turkey

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has sent his deepest condolences to friends and loved ones who have died or been affected, and confirmed that the UK is ready to provide assistance.

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