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  • Middle East Peace Process: the two sides must sit down and negotiate

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that time is running out for a two-state solution to the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new round of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed additional sanctions on Syria, saying that President Assad is isolated internationally and things will never return to the way they were.

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

  • Libya and the Arab Spring shows the UN needs a new way of working not just united in condemnation, but united in action.

    Prime Minister's first speech to the UN General Assembly - Thursday 22nd September 2011

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

  • "The task is to get on with creating an open, democratic and inclusive Libya"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in Libya ahead of the Friends of Libya meeting at the UN General Assembly on 20 September.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets President of Palestinian National Authority

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process with President Abbas.

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

  • UK condemns killing of protestors in Yemen

    Condemning the violence in Sana'a on 18 September, Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on all sides to disengage forces immediately and avoid escalation.

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

  • Middle East Peace Process and the UN: Moving towards a two state solution

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the best outcome in New York this week would be for the Palestinians and Israelis to agree to return to direct negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister extremely concerned by situation in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the UK is working with all sides and diplomatic allies to ensure the political crisis in Yemen is resolved as soon as possible.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pledges continued support for Syrian people

    Six months into the peaceful protests across Syria, Foreign Secretary William Hague has pledged continued support for the Syrian people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement following UN Security Council's resolution vote on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Today's votes show the international community's recognition of and confidence in the new Libyan authorities."

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

  • Prime Minister visits Libya to offer aid and support to new government

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC).

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon For 15 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya, Palestine.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 15 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya.

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

  • UK Special Representative to Libya Arrives in Tripoli

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain has re-established a diplomatic mission in Tripoli.

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

  • "The future of Libya belongs to its people"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement to Parliament on the latest situation in Libya after co-chairing the Paris Conference on Libya last week.

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

  • Libya, Syria and the Middle East on the agenda for EU Foreign Ministers meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague attended an informal meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs - the "Gymnich" on 2-3 September in Sopot, Poland.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU ban on Syrian oil

    The EU has agreed a ban on imports of Syrian crude oil products as part of measures to place further pressure on the Syrian regime.

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

  • Paris conference on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy co-chaired an international conference in Paris to discuss the future of Libya with the National Transitional Council.

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

  • Paris Conference on Libya - Chair's statement

    The Paris Conference on Libya concluded on 1 September 2011. The Chair's statement explained what was discussed and the next steps towards Libya's future.

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

  • Libya update

    Foreign Secretary William Hague on recent developments in Libya.

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