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From The Rt Hon William Hague
  • Foreign Secretary statement on Maldives election annulment

    The Foreign Secretary calls on presidential candidates to respect democratic process and create conditions for free, fair elections.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to appoint non-resident Chargé d’affaires to Iran

    UK and Iran agree steps to improve bilateral relations.

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

  • Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iran

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iran.

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

  • Government's response following Kenya terrorist attack

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the government's response following the terrorist attack in Nairobi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Greenpeace to discuss arrests by Russia

    The Foreign Secretary meets Greenpeace Executive Director to discuss the arrest of six British Nationals by Russian authorities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN IPCC report on Climate Change

    The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its latest assessment of climate science.

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

  • Today’s resolution is about ensuring the horrors of 21 August never happen again

    Explanation of vote by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague following UN Security Council adoption of resolution on Syria

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

  • Enhancing Accountability for Sexual Violence in Conflict

    Remarks by Foreign Secretary William Hague During UN Side Event on Enhancing Accountability for Sexual Violence in Conflict

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at illegal wildlife trade event

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Illegal wildlife trade funds terrorism, undermines stability and development.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes judgement against former Liberian leader

    Foreign Secretary welcomes the judgement of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in the case against Charles Taylor

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

  • Foreign Secretary addresses inaugural International Support Group for Lebanon

    Foreign Secretary: new International Support Group shows int’l community shares vital interest in supporting Lebanon’s hard-won peace.

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

  • Global action to end warzone sexual violence

    Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie welcome new Declaration on ending Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • 113 countries pledge action to end sexual violence in conflict #timetoact

    Foreign Secretary: "This is a milestone towards shattering impunity for those who commit horrific sexual crimes during times of war."

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran, while stressing the need for progress on nuclear issue.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on security incident in Nairobi

    Prime concern is welfare of members of the public and the UK is in touch with Kenyan Ministers and authorities

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

  • Foreign Secretary boosts language learning for diplomats

    William Hague: languages are a fundamental skill for diplomats, enabling them to get under the skin of a country & to understand its people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens Foreign Office language school

    The new language school will see a renewed focus on language as a diplomatic skill, helping British diplomats compete better globally.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of Nasrin Sotoudeh

    UK hopes to see continued improvements in Iran human rights record under President Rouhani’s government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes New Zealand Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to London on 18 September.

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