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From The Rt Hon William Hague
  • FCO marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, our clear message is that human rights are universal and should be equal for all.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges Assad to allow UN team into Syria

    Foreign Secretary urges Assad regime to give UN team unrestricted access to Syria to investigate reports of chemical weapon use.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Benghazi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns yesterday’s terrorist attack in Benghazi and offers continued UK assistance to Libya.

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

  • Balance of Competences of the European Union

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the Balance of Competences review.

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

  • Expo 2020

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the UK's decided to support UAE’s bid for Dubai to host Expo 2020.

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

  • Foreign Secretary met Ukrainian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara to discuss key bilateral and multilateral issues

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers support for Pakistan's democratic future

    Following elections in Pakistan, Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterates the UK's support for their democratic future.

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

  • 2014 Winter Olympics security

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the Prime Minister's meeting with President Putin.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns latest violence in North East Nigeria

    After yesterday's extremist attack in NE Nigeria, the Foreign Secretary reiterates UK support but says protection of civilians remains vital.

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

  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

    The Foreign Secretary marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day by commending ‘tireless dedication and bravery’ of ICRC staff and volunteers.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds bilateral meetings at Somalia Conference

    The Foreign Secretary met the President of Kenya, the Ethiopian Prime Minister & the Ugandan & Djibouti Foreign Ministers today.

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

  • UK commits to help Somalia improve security and prevent famine

    Britain will support Somali plans to help address terrorism and piracy by tackling poverty and improving security

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UAE Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed welcome new UK-UAE agreements

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

  • Foreign Policy Considerations: UK and an Independent Scotland

    Foreign Secretary welcomes publication of Foreign Affairs Committee Report on foreign policy considerations for an independent Scotland.

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

  • UK and UAE join forces to tackle sexual violence

    The UK and UAE announce £2 million joint funding for Somalia to tackle sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • Defence Cooperation – UK Welcomes France’s Defence White Paper

    UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries welcomed France’s Defence White Paper, which sets out its vision for French Armed Forces.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens new British Embassy in Mogadishu

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has travelled to Somalia to open the new British Embassy in Mogadishu.

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

  • Afghanistan progress report: March 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for March 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by reports of massacre in Syria

    Foreign Secretary says reports of massacre in Damascus suburb underline the urgent need to bring the conflict in Syria to an end.

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