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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement announcement

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns Israeli settlement announcement and calls for focus on negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent end to bloodshed in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke to Mohamed El Baradei, Egyptian Vice President for Foreign Affairs, about current situation in Egypt

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary says UK open to better relations with Iran on a step-by-step and reciprocal basis.

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

  • HMS Dragon works with US carrier group

    A Royal Navy warship has been working alongside one of the US Navy's mighty aircraft carriers in the Gulf of Oman.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes resumption of talks between Israelis and Palestinians

    Foreign Secretary welcomes resumption of negotiations on the Middle East Peace Process and praises Israeli and Palestinian leadership.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns brutal attacks in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister, Hugo Swire calls upon Iraqi leaders to put aside their differences and work together to stop terrorism

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns use of force against protestors in Egypt

    The Foreign Secretary condemns the use of violence against protestors in Egypt and calls on all sides to reduce tensions.

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

  • FCO Minister strongly condemns murder of Tunisian politician

    Alistair Burt strongly condemns the assassination of Mohamed Brahmi and stresses need to prevent violence derailing the democratic process.

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

  • FCO Minister visits Egypt

    Alistair Burt stresses UK support for democracy and calls on all sides to refrain from violence and respect human rights and the rule of law.

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

  • HMS Echo finds 18 wrecks off Libya

    Discoveries in waters off Libya have provided the Royal Navy with one of its most fruitful periods of survey work in recent years.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Minister for Intelligence and Strategic Affairs

    Foreign Secretary re-emphasises UK support for the Middle East Peace Process and underlines strong UK commitment to Israel’s security.

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

  • Minister for Africa urges restraint after dismissal of South Sudanese Government

    FCO urge peaceful response to dismissal of South Sudan government and rapid appointment of new ministers reflecting country’s diversity.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns prison attacks in Iraq

    Alistair Burt strongly condemns the terrorist attacks on Abu Ghraib and Al-Taji prisons in Iraq yesterday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU designation of Hizballah’s military wing

    William Hague: The EU has sent a clear and robust message that it stands united against terrorism.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress on Middle East Peace Process

    The Foreign Secretary has welcomed US Secretary Kerry’s announcement that Israel and the Palestinians reached agreement on basis for resuming talks.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 18 July 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the Culture Secretary's letter to the BBC, Cabinet, Syria and hospital inspections.

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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

  • PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

    David Cameron welcomed HRH Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to Downing Street.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns recent attacks in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns the recent attacks in Iraq targeting football and other sports.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s Ramadan message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends warmest wishes to Muslims in Britain and across the world at the start of Ramadan.

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