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  • Foreign Secretary: Iran talks at crucial moment

    As 20 July deadline approaches, Foreign Secretary William Hague says a deal is far from certain but final round of talks must test the possibility to the full.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to Syrian election result

    Foreign Secretary underlines Assad’s lack of legitimacy after election that was an insult to Syrians calling for real political change.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Russian and Chinese veto of ICC referral

    William Hague welcomes wide international support for ICC referral and pledges to continue to work for accountability in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in China

    Foreign Secretary condemns the terrorist attack in Xinjiang, China, which killed more than 30 people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    UK stands up for the rights of LGBT people across the world

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

  • The Foreign Secretary marks World Press Freedom Day

    Foreign Secretary celebrates World Press Freedom Day and condemns restrictions around the world.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes elections in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary welcomes large number of Afghan men and women exercising right to vote despite intimidation and threats

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UK ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty

    After more than 10 years of campaigning and more than 7 years of negotiations, the UK ratifies the Arms Trade Treaty today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes second IPCC report on Climate Change

    UN IPCC release second report that deals with the impacts of climate change on humans and our environment.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for immediate action on humanitarian crisis in Syria

    William Hague calls on Assad regime to provide immediate humanitarian access to 9.3m people in need in Syria.

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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie on joint visit to Bosnia

    Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy visit Bosnia ahead of Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN vote to support Crimea

    Foreign Secretary William Hague backs UN resolution to respect Ukrainian territorial integrity.

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

  • Adoption of EU sanctions against individuals in Russia and Crimea

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions against Russian and Crimean individuals following illegitimate referendum.

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

  • UK and China talks on foreign policy and security

    Foreign Secretary meets Chinese State Councillor for talks in London about pressing international issues such as Ukraine and Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade reception

    In a speech at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade the Foreign Secretary called for action to save some of the world's most remarkable species.

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

  • The Foreign Secretary's Chinese New Year message

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague wishes happy New Year to Chinese communities around the globe.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to Geneva Conference on Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague statement to the Montreux Peace talks on Syria.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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