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  • Foreign Secretary discusses Middle East with Turkey’s Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary and Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoğlu met today in London to explore further cooperation on Middle East stability.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at reports of chemical attack in Syria

    Foreign Secretary calls on Syrian Government to allow immediate access for the UN team investigating allegations of chemical weapons use.

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

  • Greening urges UK to back ‘unsung heroes’ of aid

    On World Humanitarian Day, Justine Greening calls on the public to thank aid workers who risk their lives to deliver aid around the world.

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

  • World Humanitarian Day 2013

    A time to remember and honour humanitarian aid workers who have lost their lives while trying to help people in need around the world.

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

  • Helping the people of Syria in their time of need

    Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, writing on the impact of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Originally published in The Muslim Weekly, 9 August 2013

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

  • Largest ever UK disaster response for Syria crisis

    David Cameron announces £175 million in humanitarian aid for the Syrian crisis.

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

  • Syria crisis deaths reach 100,000

    International Development Secretary responds to news reports of Syria crisis deaths reaching 100,000.

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

  • UN reports Syria death toll now above 100,000

    Justine Greening responds to UN report on 100,000 deaths in Syria

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

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

  • £50m UK support to Lebanon as refugee numbers soar

    International Development Secretary visits Lebanon and announces further aid for Syrian refugees.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council: 22 July

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the 22 July Foreign Affairs Council agenda.

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

  • Gifting of chemical weapons protective equipment to the Syrian Opposition

    The Foreign Secretary has made a statement to Parliament on the provision of chemical weapons protective equipment to the Syrian Opposition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the Middle East and North Africa

    The Foreign Secretary has made a statement on the UK's response to events in the Middle East and North Africa including Egypt and Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new President of Syrian National Coalition

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the election of Ahmed Assi Jarba as President of the Syrian National Coalition.

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

  • Donors must work together to make sure humanitarian assistance reaches Syrians: Greening

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening hosts meeting on humanitarian response to the Syria crisis.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits Bahrain for meeting of EU and Gulf states

    Alistair Burt attends EU-Gulf Cooperation Council meeting and meets Crown Prince and First Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges Assad regime to cease its brutal assault on Homs

    Foreign Secretary William Hague responds to latest violence in Syria.

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

  • Friends of Syria Core Group - Final Communique

    Joint statement: Ministerial Meeting on Syria in Doha

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets King Abdullah of Jordan

    Foreign Secretary and King Abdullah emphasise need to end Syrian violence and protect neighbouring countries from consequences of the crisis.

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

  • UK stands by Syrian refugees says Greening

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening marks World Refugee Day 2013

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