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The Foreign Secretary sends his warmest wishes to Christian communities celebrating Easter.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 31st Session today with important resolutions on Syria, South Sudan, Burma, DPRK and Iran
Philip Hammond urges all parties to come to a political settlement
The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes today's important judgement of the ICTY in the case against Radovan Karadžić.
This morning, senior government officials and police representatives met to review the situation following the Brussels attacks of 22 March.
The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond responds to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee report on the UK’s role in the war against Daesh (ISIL) following the Cessation of Hostilities in Syria in February 2016.
The United Kingdom has submitted a formal response to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) relating to the case of Julian Assange.
Additional funding will enhance security forces in Lebanon and help to improve regional stability
Minister for Africa tells UN meeting that the Great Lakes governments must work together to deliver long-term peace and prosperity
Advice for British nationals to stay safe at Lost and Found festival in Malta
The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the UK government response to terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium on 22 March 2016.
Flags fly at half-mast on Whitehall government buildings and the UK will observe a minute's silence on Wednesday 23 March.
Information and links for anyone who may be affected by travel disruption to cross-Channel services.
Senior government officials reviewed the situation following the attacks in Brussels earlier in the day and discussed the UK response.
Foreign Secretary calls for immediate release of Nadiya Savchenko.
Minister for North Africa, Tobias Ellwood comments on growing restrictions on civil society in Egypt
The FCO Africa Director Neil Wigan is visiting Khartoum on 20-22 March for a strategic dialogue requested by the Government of Sudan last year.
Statement by James Duddridge MP, UK Foreign Office Minister, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Great Lakes Region
Baroness Anelay and Angelina Jolie Pitt welcome the International Criminal Court’s verdict that Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, former Vice-President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is guilty of war crimes and crimes against h…
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