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  • British and German Foreign Minsters call for sanctions against Belarus

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle have written about the situation in Belarus in the Wall Street Journal.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Dismissal of National League for Democracy appeal in Burma "deeply disappointing"

    The Burmese Supreme Court today dismissed an appeal by Aung San Suu Kyi’s party, the National League for Democracy, against its dissolution in May 2010 under draconian election laws.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague changes travel advice to parts of Egypt

    In light of the ongoing demonstrations in Egypt we have carefully reviewed our advice and now advise against all but essential travel to parts of Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses EU issues with Luxembourg's Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn on 24 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed a range of issues including the political situation in Lebanon, the current state of the Middle East Peace Process and Iran’s nuclear programme during his visit to Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Russian ratification of New START treaty

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said he was "delighted" that Russia had ratified the arms reduction treaty between Russia and the United States.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers Middle East foreign policy questions on Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about the UK’s policies on Syria, Lebanon and the Middle East Peace Process as part of his visit to Damascus.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the new Afghan Parliament

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that stable and inclusive politics will be vital in securing Afghanistan’s future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to answer your questions

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will be visiting Syria on Thursday 27 January and will answer your questions on the UK’s role in the Middle East through a Twitter Q&A.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls Tunisian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague encouraged Tunisian Foreign Minister to meet the aspirations of the Tunisian people.

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

  • "The World Service should remain an articulate and powerful voice for Britain in the world"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on changes to the BBC World Service, including the closure of 5 language services and the opening of new services in priority areas such as Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist bombing at Russian airport

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that terrorist acts can have no justification and serve no purpose following the bombing at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary describes Southern Sudan Referendum as a "momentous step"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the step taken by Sudan toward implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Israeli Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the start of his three-day visit to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on conclusion of Iran talks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls Iran’s refusal to engage with the E3+3 at talks in Istanbul “extremely disappointing”.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for Iran to discuss its nuclear programme in detail

    Foreign Secretary William Hague emphasised the need for Iran to engage seriously and in detail on its nuclear programme at the E3+3 talks in Istanbul.

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

  • New Zealand welcomes visiting UK ministers in traditional style

    Foreign Secretary William Hague, Defence Secretary Liam Fox and Chief of the Defence Staff General Richards experienced a powhiri

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

  • Foreign Secretary attends wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph in Auckland

    The wreath laying reflects the long standing relationship between Britain and New Zealand.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for low carbon economic growth

    Foreign Secretary William Hague emphasised that economies must meet the challenge of climate change by transforming to low carbon, during an event at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday 19 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's video blog from Australia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the importance of the relationship between the UK and Australia in this week's video blog.

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