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  • Statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia

  • Minister for Africa James Duddridge visited Mogadishu where he announced new UK contributions to support Somalia’s long-term security and stability.

  • Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, spoke alongside the Chief of the Indian Navy, Admiral Sunil Lanba at the International Institute of Strategic Studies.

  • The UK called on Council members to adopt its resolution on technical assistance to Somalia, stressing the importance to support states who recognise their challenges.

  • The UK commended Somalia for its progress made on human rights and promised further support to Somalia, while encouraging others to do so as well.

  • Prime Minister Theresa May discussed the importance of bringing together the international community to help Somalia build a more secure, stable and prosperous future for its people.

  • Theresa May gave a speech about the importance of building a stable and prosperous future for Somalia.

  • Japan has announced it will take command of an anti-piracy operation in the Northern Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.

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

  • Speaking at CSIS, Ambassador Westmacott discusses the UK-US relationship and emerging global political, economic and environmental issues.

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

  • A group of Somali pirates have been stopped dead in their tracks by a counter-piracy task force involving Royal Navy personnel.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds will answer your questions on Somalia and the G8 live via twitter on 20 May.

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

  • A summary of the key outcomes of the Somalia Conference.

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

  • How the international community can continue to support Somalia following the conference on 7 May.

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

  • The International Somalia Conference final communiqué.

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

  • The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gave the opening address at the Somalia Conference today.

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

  • Justice is one of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s top priorities. The Six Pillar Policy Plan highlights the importance of rebuilding citizens’ trust in the justice system as a key part of improving stability and reconcilia…

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers welcomed significant progress made in Somalia over the past 18 months on security, political transition and humanitarian conditions.

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

  • The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.

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

  • On 10 and 11 April, Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with G8 Foreign Ministers in London to discuss his key policy priorities

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

  • The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development have published an infographic showing how UK aid to Somalia is helping the country.

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