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  • Statement on UK/Iran Relations

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announces intention to re-open the British Embassy in Tehran.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns Mpeketoni attack in Kenya

    Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges Iraqi leaders to unite in fight against terror group

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged Iraqis to set aside their differences and unite to defeat terrorism in their country.

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

  • Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets Iraqi Foreign Minister

    Hugh Robertson says UK supports Iraqi struggle against terrorism and urges leaders to unite country.

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

  • Libyan cadets arrive in UK for training

    The British Army are to train more than 300 members of the Libyan security forces who arrived in the UK yesterday.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks in Mosul

    Hugh Robertson condemns attacks in Mosul and calls for new government to address causes of insecurity in Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deplores Israeli decisions on settlement expansion

    William Hague deplores Israeli steps on settlement expansion in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and emphasises need for lasting peace.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Bahrain

    Hugh Robertson underlines UK support for reform programme in Bahrain and importance of work to improve human rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to Syrian election result

    Foreign Secretary underlines Assad’s lack of legitimacy after election that was an insult to Syrians calling for real political change.

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

  • Foreign Secretary looks forward to strengthened Egypt UK relations

    Foreign Secretary congratulates President-elect Sisi and highlights need to implement the rights contained in the constitution.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes formation of new Palestinian interim government

    William Hague highlights that UK support will rest on its commitment to international principles.

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

  • UK demands tougher action in UNSC on Syria

    UK stepping up efforts to ensure Syrian people receive aid they desperately need.

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

  • PM phone call with President Obama: May 2014

    David Cameron spoke to President Obama about Afghanistan, Ukraine and Syria.

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

  • UN imposes sanctions on terror group Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary welcomes addition of Boko Haram on UN sanctions list.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Guinea-Bissau election results

    FCO Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds welcomes the provisional results of the second round of the Presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns fighting and kidnappings by rebels in Mali

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns fighting in Mali, calls for peace talks to begin immediately and urges the release of all hostages.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kurdistan Regional Government PM to UK

    Foreign Secretary welcomes Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Barzani to London, on his first official visit to the UK.

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

  • PM meets President Abbas

    The Prime Minister welcomed President Abbas to Downing Street this afternoon.

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

  • Nick Clegg meets President Abbas

    "Peace is the only solution" says the Deputy Prime Minister after talking with the Palestinian President.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to Lakhdar Brahimi

    William Hague pays tribute to Lakhdar Brahimi’s efforts on Syria and urges regime to re-engage in political process.

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