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  • Foreign Secretary appalled by verdicts on journalists in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary appalled by an Egyptian court returning guilty verdicts against Egyptian and international journalists.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s deep concern over Egypt death sentences

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses his concern at Egyptian Court’s confirmation of 183 death sentences

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

  • Foreign Secretary looks forward to strengthened Egypt UK relations

    Foreign Secretary congratulates President-elect Sisi and highlights need to implement the rights contained in the constitution.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Syria and Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary urges Russia not to prevent peaceful Ukrainian elections and details further support to Syrian opposition

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

  • ‘London 11’ Friends of Syria Core Group Ministerial Communiqué

    This communiqué was agreed by the Ministers of the London 11 countries at a meeting held in London on 15 May 2014.

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

  • Egyptian Foreign Minister visits London

    Egyptian Foreign Minister meets Foreign Secretary William Hague and Minister of State Hugh Robertson.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by death sentences in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary concerned by 683 new death sentences in Egypt and that 37 death sentences originally issued in March have been upheld.

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

  • Foreign Secretary attends EU-Africa Summit

    EU and Africa agree to work together on peace and security, trade and investment and development.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary meets Egyptian Foreign Minister to discuss the situation in Egypt and regional issues.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at Egypt court sentencing 528 people to death

    William Hague concerned at 528 death sentences passed in Egypt & worried by reports of shortcomings in judicial process.

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

  • Egypt travel advice update

    Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to South Sinai in Egypt except for within the Sharm el Sheikh resort areas.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by arrest of journalists in Egypt

    William Hague concerned by press restrictions in Egypt, and urges interim government to demonstrate commitment to free expression.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary expresses concern following bomb attack in Egypt.

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

  • 2014: Making the Wheels of Diplomacy Turn

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, gave a keynote address in Bahrain on 6 December at the opening dinner of the Manama Dialogue.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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

  • ‘London 11’ meeting on Syria

    William Hague speaks on behalf of ‘London 11’ after core group of the Friends of Syria and President of National Coalition meet in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces Syria ministerial meeting in London

    Foreign Secretary announces ‘London 11’ Foreign Ministers to meet in London on 22 October to discuss Syria crisis and Geneva II.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria and Egypt with Qatari Foreign Minister

    William Hague reaffirms warm bilateral relationship with Qatari Foreign Minister.

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

  • Foreign Secretary press conference with French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed Egypt and Syria with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on 21 August 2013.

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