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  • "This visit represents an important moment in British and Irish history"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the strength of links between UK and Ireland when he met Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore in Dublin.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the establishment of a British-Irish Chamber of Commerce

    Speaking in Dublin, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the establishment of a British-Irish Chamber of Commerce.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned by violence on Israel's borders

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called on all parties to exercise restraint after violence broke out on Israel's borders as Palestinians mark Nakba Day.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's reaction to International Criminal Court arrest warrants

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement that Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo will apply for arrest warrants for Colonel Muammar Qadhafi, Saif al Islam al Qadhafi and Abdullah Senussi.

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

  • UK Parliament debates Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a debate on the Middle East and North Africa in the House of Commons on Monday afternoon.

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

  • Resignation of Middle East Envoy Senator George Mitchell

    Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the contributions Senator George Mitchell made in both the Middle East and Northern Ireland.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in North-West Pakistan

    Over 80 people are reported dead after attacks in Charsadda, North-West Pakistan. Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks describing them as "cowardly".

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

  • Supporting the Libyan National Transitional Council

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament following the visit of the Chairman of the Libyan National Council

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

  • Head of the Libyan National Transitional Council visits UK

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Chairman of the Libyan Interim National Transitional Council (NTC) Mustafa Abdul Jalil in London today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions on those responsible for Syrian violence

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on EU’s political agreement to impose travel bans and asset freezes on 14 individuals in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Maltese Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in the Middle East and Libya as well as the EU during his meeting with Maltese Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi on 10 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: “For the first time in decades our diplomatic reach will be extended not reduced”

    Today the Foreign Secretary announced to Parliament a new strategic shift for the FCO’s overseas network that will extend the FCO’s global reach and strengthen its influence with the 21st century’s rising powers.

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

  • Moore welcomes UK embassy network expansion

    Scottish business will benefit from a stronger UK presence across the globe and key trade markets

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

  • Helping UK companies compete on the global stage

    UKTI Strategy and FCO Business Charter put new focus on trade and investment for growth.

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

  • Foreign Secretary launches Foreign Office Business Charter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague launched the Foreign Office's Business Charter, setting out seven commitments to assisting British business.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Irish Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague underlined the UK’s strong relationship with Ireland when he met Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore today.

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

  • Libya Contact Group meeting in Rome concludes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the international community is "resolved to continue to take action" on Libya following the second meeting of the Libya Contact Group today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary orders expulsion of Libyan Embassy officials

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has ordered the expulsion of two diplomats from the Libyan Embassy in London. They have until 11 May to leave.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks at Lord Mayor's Easter Banquet

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will talk about Al Qaeda following Osama Bin Laden's death.

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

  • "We will continue to fight against terrorism wherever it rears its head"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said we will use Britain's diplomatic weight in the world to support a new relationship with countries of the Middle East and North Africa.

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