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From Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
  • British Embassy in Cairo resumes full public services

    The British Embassy in Cairo resumed public services today, Tuesday 16 December, after security issues related to the building were resolved in cooperation with the Egyptian government.

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

  • UK to provide medical assistance to Ukrainian Soldiers

    Foreign Secretary announces UK to provide medical assistance for five wounded Ukrainian servicemen.

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

  • UN Special Envoy de Mistura meets UK ministers on future of Syria

    Foreign Secretary and FCO Minister met UN Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura today to discuss how to make political progress in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond’s Chanukah message

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond sends best wishes to the Jewish community ahead of Chanukah.

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

  • Foreign Secretary shocked by death of Palestinian Minister

    Foreign Secretary shocked by the death of Palestinian Minister and calls for swift and transparent investigation.

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

  • Foreign Office marks Human Rights Day 2014

    UK marks UN Human Rights Day by reaffirming the importance of civil society for Human Rights worldwide

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Yemen hostage deaths

    Philip Hammond condemns Al Qaida's brutal murder of two hostages in Yemen.

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

  • Intervention at the IISS Summit in Manama

    Foreign Secretary speaking on the tenth anniversary of the Manama dialogue.

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

  • UK-Bahrain sign landmark defence agreement

    New arrangement will strengthen and expand existing UK MOD facilities in Bahrain.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concern at Spain’s ‘political point-scoring’

    The Foreign Secretary has raised concerns about this week’s EU negotiation on aviation legislation.

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

  • UK and Republic of Korea hold first strategic talks in London

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond met Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se for first round of ministerial strategic talks

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens London Conference on Afghanistan

    Speech given by Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond at the opening of the London Conference on Afghanistan

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

  • Joint Statement on Libya

    Joint Statement on Libya by France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, US, EU and UN.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Baghdad-Erbil agreement

    Philip Hammond welcomes agreement between Iraqi and Kurdistan Regional governments on oil exports and revenue sharing.

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

  • Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for October 2014

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has updated Parliament with the progress report on developments in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary confirms two dead in Kabul attack against embassy vehicle

    Philip Hammond condemns attack on civilians supporting our diplomatic activity in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on Iran nuclear talks

    The Foreign Secretary updated Parliament on the Iran nuclear talks.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks following Iran talks

    The Foreign Secretary spoke from Vienna at conclusion of ministerial level talks between E3+3 (US, UK, France, Russia, China and Germany) and Iran.

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

  • Foreign Secretary arrives in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks

    Foreign Secretary in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks. Complex issues, still substantial gaps. Greater flexibility needed if we are to succeed.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on St Helena Child Abuse Inquiry

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond announces Sasha Wass QC will lead the St Helena Child Abuse Inquiry.

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