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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will visit Cairo today to meet Prime Minister Sharaf, business leaders and young political activists.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt hopes the release will see progress on Middle East peace & reconciliation.
UK Prime Minister said today regarding Gilad Shalit's return to Israel and to his family:
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We will continue to support Algeria in its fight against Al-Qaeda and to encourage a regional approach to this common threat".
Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a statement on the release of Israeli soldier Sergeant Gilad Shalit and hopes it will "bring peace a step closer".
Foreign Secretary William Hague has officially re-opened the British Embassy in Tripoli, and appointed a new Ambassador, Sir John Jenkins.
Foreign Secretary William Hague statement following the announcement by the Israeli Government of the creation of a new settlement at Givat Hamatos.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This measure will further constrict the regime’s financial activities and reduce its ability to repress and kill innocent civilians."
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK will continue to work closely with our allies in the interests of peace and stability in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Foreign Secretary William Hague announced the outcome of a review of UK defence and security export policy in light of events in the Middle East and North Africa.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Syrian National Council members in Paris as part of the Foreign Office's engagement with members of the Syrian opposition.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I reaffirmed the UK’s resolve to continue supporting the government and people of Iraq as they embrace democracy, reconciliation and economic development."
Foreign Secretary William Hague urges all Egyptians to refrain from violence and support the Egyptian PM's call for calm.
Minister sends condolences to the family of the Kurdish Future Movement spokesman & calls on all parties to refrain from violence.
FCO Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said more Libyan patients expected to arrive in the UK over the next week.
Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni to discuss UK-Israel relations and recent events in the region.
Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime.
Foreign Office Minister Alastair Burt met with Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr al-Qirbi
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that President Assad must face the reality that the Syrian people are calling for change, and end the brutality.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Settlement expansion is illegal under international law, corrodes trust and undermines the basic principle of land for peace."
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