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From The Rt Hon Alistair Burt
  • Understanding the needs of people with learning disabilities

    Health minister Alistair Burt on the importance of listening and understanding when providing services for people with learning disabilities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • International community must work together to support Yemen

    Intervention by UK Minister Alistair Burt to the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East (Yemen)

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

  • I urge all concerned to improve humanitarian access in Syria

    Intervention by UK Minister Alistair Burt delivered to the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Syrian People

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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

  • Friends of Yemen reject the payment of ransoms to terrorists

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes step that will starve Al Qaeda of access to funding.

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

  • UK concerned at delay of Maldives Presidential elections

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlines need for second round of elections to go ahead without further delay.

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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

  • UK Minister welcomes peaceful Kurdistan Regional Elections

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has congratulated Kurdistan on successful parliamentary elections.

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

  • UK welcomes Sri Lankan elections; urges investigation into intimidation

    Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns murders of Israeli soldiers

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns the murders of two IDF soldiers and highlights the continued importance of peace process.

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

  • UK calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Maldives

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt urges all parties to respect the outcome of the ongoing democratic process in Maldives.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes Israeli steps to assist Palestinian economy

    Alistair Burt welcomes announcement of Israeli steps to assist the Palestinian economy and looks forward to further progress.

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

  • Arms Trade Treaty at UN General Assembly

    The UK is working hard to encourage states to sign the Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • FCO Minister opens Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    Alistair Burt spoke about the Deauville Partnership's priority: supporting governments of countries in transition address economic pressures.

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    As part of the UK's G8 Presidency, Britain hosted the G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference in London on Monday, 16 September, 2013

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by attacks on Libyan Government buildings

    Alistair Burt deplores bomb attacks in Libya and reiterates UK support to Libyan Government and people in tackling insecurity.

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

  • Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of Camp Ashraf residents

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomes peaceful transfer of residents from Camp Ashraf to Camp Liberty after appalling recent attack.

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

  • FCO Minister visit to Morocco

    Alistair Burt re-emphasises UK support for Moroccan reform, and looks to continued international co-operation and closer economic ties.

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

  • First round of Maldives’ Presidential elections goes smoothly

    Minister Alistair Burt congratulates people of Maldives on the first stage of the electoral process.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt underlines UK’s support for Yemen at crucial time in its political transition.

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