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  • Foreign Office Minister discusses Lebanon’s economic challenges with Central Bank Governor

    Hugh Robertson congratulates Central Bank Governor Salameh on his achievements in safeguarding Lebanon’s economy.

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

  • HMG expresses concern about sentencing in Bolotnaya case

    HMG spokesperson calls on Russia to apply the rule of law and to protect the right to freedom of assembly and expression

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

  • Minister for Africa to join Nigerian centenary celebrations

    Minister for Africa arrives in Nigeria today for visit to Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja, where he’ll join the centenary celebrations

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

  • Foreign Secretary saddened and disappointed by Ugandan anti-homosexuality law

    William Hague: this bill will increase persecution and discrimination of Ugandans, as well as damage Uganda’s reputation internationally

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

  • PM’s Trade Envoy welcomes focus on economic development in Western Balkans

    Kenneth Clarke welcomes the Prime Ministers of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro & Serbia to EBRD investment forum.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN Resolution on aid to Syria

    William Hague says UN Resolution will help ensure vital humanitarian aid reaches millions of Syrians.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress in Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague working closely with EU partners to support a new government in Ukraine.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement in Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes Ukrainian Parliament vote to return to 2004 constitution and stresses need for fairer justice system.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Somalia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns today’s attacks in Mogadishu and praises Somali emergency response.

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

  • Napoli vs Swansea City travel advice

    Travel advice for Swansea City fans travelling to Naples for the Napoli vs Swansea City match on Thursday 27 February.

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

  • Foreign Secretary says EU will impose sanctions on Ukraine

    Leaving the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the sanctions which the EU is imposing on Ukraine.

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

  • Baroness Warsi concludes visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi promoted Islamic Finance and religious tolerance during her visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia this week.

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

  • 'We must not overlook the importance of justice, accountability and the protection of human rights'

    Statement by UK Ambassador Lyall Grant at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Rule of Law in Conflict-Affected Countries

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns indefensible violence and deaths in Ukraine

    On arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague called on Ukrainian government to prevent further violence.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Korean family reunions

    First reunions of North & South Korean families in four years began today. A positive step bringing together those separated by conflict.

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

  • FCO Minister summons Ukrainian Ambassador to UK

    Ukrainian Ambassador summoned to the FCO over shocking violence in Ukraine.

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

  • UK and Brazil in Partnership with Africa for Prosperity

    UK and Brazil in Partnership with Africa for Prosperity

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns ceasefire violation in South Sudan

    Mark Simmonds condemns recent fighting in Malakal as a serious violation of the Cessation of Hostilities.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Beirut

    Hugh Robertson condemns terrorist attack in Beirut and says such attacks cannot be allowed to destabilise Lebanon.

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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