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  • Foreign Secretary meets Moroccan Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary meets Moroccan Foreign Minister and reaffirms the strength of relations on 800th anniversary of first diplomatic contact.

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

  • The Future of the West: The UK's Evolving Role in the World

    Speaking at CSIS, Ambassador Westmacott discusses the UK-US relationship and emerging global political, economic and environmental issues.

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

  • UK welcomes UN announcement on Geneva II Syria talks

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes UN announcement of date for talks on Syrian political process to be attended by the National Coalition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Secretary Kerry hold talks in London

    Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State Kerry welcome E3+3 agreement with Iran and also discuss Syria and Libya.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East and North Africa visits Tripoli

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson meets injured protesters and emphasises UK support for Libyan security, justice and defence

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

  • UK/Africa High Level Prosperity Partnership

    HMG promotes Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania to UK business in mutual prosperity drive.

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

  • Gifting of equipment to Syria

    The Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on the gifting of non-lethal equipment to the Supreme Military Council of the Syrian National Coalition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Beirut terrorist attack

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague sends condolences to the families of killed and injured.

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

  • British Government condemns violence in Tripoli

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson calls for restraint and offers condolences to families of victims.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes expansion of Syrian National Coalition

    Hugh Robertson welcomes formation of interim government and inclusion of Kurdish National Council in Syrian National Coalition

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

  • Joint Statement of the UK-Bahrain Joint Working Group

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East hosts UK-Bahrain talks in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Iran and Syria

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, made a statement to the Commons about the Iran nuclear negotiations and the situation in Syria.

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

  • Appointment of UK non-resident Chargé d’Affaires to Iran

    Mr Ajay Sharma has been appointed the UK’s non-resident Chargé d’Affaires to Iran.

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

  • Statement by France, Italy, UK and US on Libya

    France, Italy, the UK and the US signal their support for Libya’s transition towards democracy.

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

  • £18.4 million to UNHCR to help Syrian refugees in Jordan

    The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that the UK government is to send £18.4 million in aid for refugees fleeing the fighting in Syria.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits Israel

    Minister for Middle East visits Israel, welcomes opportunities for UK-Israel partnership, expresses support for peace talks.

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

  • FCO Minister visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets President Abbas and expresses strong support for peace talks.

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

  • FCO response to OPCW statement on Syria

    FCO responds to today’s Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons statement on chemical weapons in Syria.

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

  • Second Arab Forum on Asset Recovery, Marrakesh, Chair’s Statement

    Event brings together key partners supporting the recovery of stolen assets for the Arab Countries in Transition.

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

  • PM meeting with King of Jordan

    The Prime Minister welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan to Downing Street.

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