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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement to end hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners

    Foreign Secretary William Hague commended all sides for their role in finding a solution which prevents loss of life after Palestinian prisoners agreed to end their hunger strike.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces the UK is to open two new diplomatic posts in India

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will open two Deputy High Commissions in Hyderabad and Chandigarh, bringing the number of UK posts in India to seven.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "We have to win our place in the world economy"

    How diplomacy can equip Britain to succeed in the 21st century

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Speaking after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said as long as violence continued, the UK would continue to increase pressure on the regime.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes latest stage of transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said today's announcement marked another significant development in the transition process from international to Afghan security lead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on parliamentary elections in Algeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated the people of Algeria on the conduct of the elections and the progress they represent.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno of Chile

    Foreign Secretary discussed ways that the UK and Chile can work together on a range of international issues when he met Chilean Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attacks in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks in Damascus on 10 May, which have killed at least 40 people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Panama Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Panama is an important partner for the UK when he met the country's Foreign Minister in London today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has marked the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day by recognising the "vital role" played by the staff and volunteers around the world.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to questions on business with South East Asia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a LinkedIn discussion about UK trade with South East Asia

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks World Press Freedom Day

    "We must ensure that both online and offline innovation and free flow of ideas, information and expression are protected" said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Foreign Secretary awards Afghanistan Civilian Service Medal

    More than 100 civilians were awarded the first Afghanistan Civilian Service Medals for their dedicated work to bring about a better future for Afghanistan.

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

  • "British-supported activities have brought and are bringing stability and security to Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the presentation of the Civilian Service Medal for Afghanistan on 3 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the swearing in of National League for Democracy MPs in Burma

    Foreign Secretary welcomes the swearing in of National League for Democracy MPs, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in Burma today

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Government of South Sudan delegation

    Foreign Secretary comments on the meeting with Pagan Amum, Secretary-General of the governing party, and Grace Daterio, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched Human Rights and Democracy: The 2011 Foreign & Commonwealth Report. The report is now available online.

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

  • Foreign Secretary launches Human Rights and Democracy report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the launch of the 2011 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report on 30 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the killing of humanitarian worker Khalil Dale

    Foreign Secretary William Hague 'utterly condemns' the kidnap and killing of Khalil Dale in Baluchistan province, Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Foreign Minister of Thailand

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Surapong Tovichakchaikul, Foreign Minister of Thailand, at the EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Brunei earlier today.

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