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From Henry Bellingham
  • Foreign Office Minister meets Lord Bates following his Walk for Truce

    Minister for Conflict Issues Henry Bellingham met with Lord Bates on 29 February to discuss his Walk for Truce across Europe. Watch our video to find out more about the Walk for Truce.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns the murder of Somali journalist

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has condemned the killing of the Director of Somaliweyn Radio, Abukah Hassan Mohamoud.

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

  • South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands announce Marine Protected Area to safeguard biodiversity

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed the declaration of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) around the UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands.

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

  • 100 years of discovery and diplomacy in Antarctica

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham celebrated Captain Scott's expedition's achievements and legacy of peace and science at the Foreign Office on 20 February.

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

  • Why Antarctica remains vital to the wider interests of the UK

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham spoke about Captain Scott's legacy at a reception marking the centenary of the party reaching the South Pole.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Somali community at Finsbury Park mosque

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham visited Finsbury Park mosque in North London to meet members of the Somali diaspora on 9 February.

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

  • Visit of Eritrean Foreign Minister, Osman Saleh

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham met with the Eritrean Delegation to discuss a range of issues including the UK’s bilateral relationship with Eritrea.

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

  • FCO Minister hears from NGO’s on Somalia

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has held discussions on Somalia with leading NGO’s and academics ahead of the London Conference on Somalia on 23 February.

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

  • A renewed commitment to tackling climate change through international law'

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed the outcome of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 17) which concluded in Durban, South Africa on 11 December.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister delighted by appointment of Fatou Besouda as ICC Prosecutor

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has spoken following the appointment of Ms Fatou Bensouda as the next International Criminal Court Prosecutor, an appointment that the UK supported.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Democratic Republic of Congo election results

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has spoken after the provisional results of the Presidential election were announced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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

  • Government publishes report on UK's strategy on the protection of civilians in conflict

    The Government has published its annual update on the UK's national strategy on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

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

  • Ministerial statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo elections

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham speaks following the release of the EU Election Observer Mission’s report on this week’s elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister accepts RSPB pledge on protecting wildlife in Overseas Territories

    Overseas Territories Minister Henry Bellingham: "I am delighted to see that so many RSPB members are aware of the incredible biodiversity found in the UK’s Overseas Territories, and share our recognition of its value.&q…

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

  • Minister welcomes transfer of former President of Côte d’Ivoire to The Hague

    Laurent Gbagbo is the first person to be arrested as a result of the International Criminal Court’s ongoing investigation into the situation in Côte d’Ivoire.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister commemorates 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

    To mark the first day of the 31st International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham gave a statement.

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

  • New partnership between British Virgin Islands and Hertfordshire County Council

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham congratulated the British Virgin Islands and Hertfordshire County Council on the signing of a new agreement that will build links between the two parties.

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

  • Government publishes review of National Action Plan on women, peace and security

    The Government has published a review of the National Action plan on UN Security Council Resolution 1325 Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • Tackling piracy: UK Government response

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham gave a speech to the British Chamber of Shipping on the UK Government’s response to counter-piracy.

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

  • Climate Change and the Commonwealth: building global resilience

    Henry Bellingham: "The Commonwealth is a network that represents the full spectrum of countries affected by climate change"

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