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Foreign Secretary says 2013 offers new opportunities to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by negotiation, he reaffirms UK’s support for a political transition in Syria.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt, has called on Bahrain to guarantee its citizens’ fundamental liberties.
UK, US and Norway say that Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan must seize the opportunity for peace now.
FCO Minister for Africa comments on vote agreeing sanctions against groups and individuals involved in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
FCO Minister Alistair Burt statement: the approval of new units is a 'provocative action' contrary to Fourth Geneva Convention.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns shelling that killed over 60 people queuing for bread at a bakery in Halfaya, Syria .
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments following the EU's formal implementation of additional sanctions against Iran.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds: "My sympathies go to the families of those who have been killed and wounded."
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken with the President of the Palestinian Authority about the need for peace in the region.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
The Prime Minister is in Oman today to meet the Sultan of Oman as part of the Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with countries in the Gulf region.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: The UK will continue to support work of UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria to ensure accountability.
HMS Monmouth and her Royal Marines have been working with the US Navy to demonstrate how they can help keep the sea lanes open in the Middle East.
Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to President Obama today. They discussed Afghanistan, Syria, Iran and the Middle East Peace Process.
Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns decision to build new settlements in East Jerusalem.
Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and the General Affairs Council.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the attack by the Syrian regime which killed at least 20 people yesterday.
Transcript of a press conference given by Prime Minister David Cameron in Brussels on 14 December, 2012.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has outlined the immediate responsibilities for the Friends of the Syrian People.
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