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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes elections in Tunisia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement on today's historic elections in Tunisia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement following the death of HRH Crown Prince Sultan bin Abd Al Aziz of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement offering his condolences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people.

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

  • Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary on the death of Qadhafi

    PM David Cameron says people in Libya have an even greater chance now of building themselves a strong and democratic future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions following assassination plot in the US

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that this coordinated EU action sends a strong message that EU Member States will not tolerate Iranian involvement in terrorism.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Security Council Resolution 2014 on Yemen

    "This Resolution is a clear indication from the international community that the deteriorating humanitarian, economic and security situation in Yemen is a direct result of President Saleh’s refusal to agree to a politic…

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

  • Government publishes report on progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan over the month of September.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Mauritania

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says UK looking at ways of helping Mauritania on political reform, good governance and human rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Algeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We will continue to support Algeria in its fight against Al-Qaeda and to encourage a regional approach to this common threat".

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

  • Opening of British Consulate-General in Canada

    Foreign Secretary William Hague confirms details of the opening of a new British Consulate-General in Calgary, Canada.

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

  • The future of cyberspace: a global challenge

    Ahead of the London Conference on Cyberspace, Foreign Secretary William Hague talks about the social and economic benefits of the internet, and the need to ensure a safe and secure cyberspace for the future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has officially re-opened the British Embassy in Tripoli, and appointed a new Ambassador, Sir John Jenkins.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Morocco

    Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Morocco for his first official visit as Foreign Secretary.

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

  • Foreign Secretary dismayed at announcement of Israeli settlement expansion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague statement following the announcement by the Israeli Government of the creation of a new settlement at Givat Hamatos.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Malta for an official visit

    The Foreign Secretary has arrived in Malta, his first visit since taking office and the first bilateral visit by a UK Foreign Secretary since Douglas Hurd.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Finland’s agreement to host the 2012 Conference on the Middle East WMD Free Zone

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I believe that a Middle East free of all WMD and their means of delivery is an achievable goal, and one which is vital to the long term peace and security of the region."

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on the Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK will continue to work closely with our allies in the interests of peace and stability in the Middle East and North Africa region.

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

  • Foreign Office review of export policy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced the outcome of a review of UK defence and security export policy in light of events in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of political prisoners in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the release of a number of political prisoners in Burma as an encouraging first step.

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

  • Talks between UK and Malawian Government Ministers

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and a high-level delegation from the Malawian Government led by Foreign Minister Professor Peter Mutharika met for talks today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Iraqi Speaker, Dr al-Nujaifi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I reaffirmed the UK’s resolve to continue supporting the government and people of Iraq as they embrace democracy, reconciliation and economic development."

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