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  • ‘London 11’ meeting on Syria

    William Hague speaks on behalf of ‘London 11’ after core group of the Friends of Syria and President of National Coalition meet in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends best wishes for Eid al-Adha

    Foreign Secretary sends best wishes to Muslims across the world as they and their families gather to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

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

  • FCO Minister congratulates OPCW on winning Nobel Peace Prize

    Hugh Robertson congratulates the OPCW on winning the Nobel Peace Prize and for its tireless work to rid the world of chemical weapons.

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

  • PM phone call with Prime Minister Zeidan of Libya

    David Cameron called Prime Minister Zeidan to express his support for PM Zeidan's leadership and to welcome his release this morning.

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

  • UK and Romania Renew Strategic Partnership

    UK & Romania to set up dialogue on energy, promote removal of barriers to EU digital single market and cooperation on freedom of movement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns abduction of Libyan PM

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the abduction of the Libyan Prime Minister in Tripoli this morning.

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

  • Asset Recovery and the G8 Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition

    The UK's G8 is committed to support 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

  • Foreign Secretary to appoint non-resident Chargé d’affaires to Iran

    UK and Iran agree steps to improve bilateral relations.

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

  • UK deeply concerned by large-scale violence in Egypt

    UK concerned by violence in Egypt and emphasises the need for an inclusive political process.

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

  • First ever legislative elections in Guinea

    UK welcomes first ever democratic legislative elections in Guinea, which are a big step forward in Guinea’s democratic development.

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

  • British Government condemns bomb attacks in Iraq

    British Government condemns the increasing violence in Iraq and highlights support for efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice

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

  • UK watching court ruling on Muslim Brotherhood closely

    British Government notes developments in Egypt and calls for an inclusive political system and respect for freedom of expression

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

  • Foreign Secretary addresses inaugural International Support Group for Lebanon

    Foreign Secretary: new International Support Group shows int’l community shares vital interest in supporting Lebanon’s hard-won peace.

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

  • Nick Clegg pledges £100 million aid for Syria

    New support from the British people brings UK total to £500 million, the country's largest ever response to a humanitarian crisis.

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

  • Nick Clegg’s meeting with US Vice President Biden

    The Deputy Prime Minister met with Vice President Biden in Washington DC ahead of attending the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • PM meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key

    The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key to Downing Street today.

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

  • PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen

    The Prime Minister welcomed the NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, to Downing Street today.

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

  • PM meeting with Prime Minister Zeidan

    David Cameron met with Prime Minister Zeidan of Libya to discuss security and business opportunities, among other issues.

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

  • UK welcomes report on use of chemical weapons in Syria

    Foreign Secretary says all parties should acknowledge findings of UN inspectors’ report on use of chemical weapons in Syria.

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