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  • G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

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

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on an Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on robust & legally-binding Arms Trade Treaty to regulate international trade in conventional arms.

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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UK-Japan Strategic Dialogue meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Japanese Foreign Minister, Koichiro Gemba, for the first meeting of the new foreign policy "Strategic Dialogue" with Japan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement concerning the death of a British national in China

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on developments concerning the death of British national Neil Heywood in China in November 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Chinese New Year message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has sent a message to mark Chinese New Year.

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

  • Foreign Secretary disappointed by Russian and Chinese veto of UNSCR on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts UK-China Strategic Dialogue

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met State Councillor Dai of China for the third annual UK-China Strategic Dialogue in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks fifth anniversary of UK-China Leadership Forum

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has addressed current members of the UK-China Leadership Forum in London, as the group celebrates its fifth year.

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

  • UK and China: Partners for growth

    Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the UK-China Leadership Forum in London on 14 September.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the release of Ai Weiwei on bail

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the release of Ai Weiwei on bail.

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

  • Moore welcomes UK embassy network expansion

    Scottish business will benefit from a stronger UK presence across the globe and key trade markets

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Japanese Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague talked of "important and productive" discussions following his meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Matsumoto.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the detention of Ai Weiwei in China

    "I call on the Chinese government to urgently clarify Ai’s situation and wellbeing, and hope he will be released immediately."

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

  • "The situation in Japan is of great concern"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the Government's response to the situation in Japan on 17 March.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends best wishes for Chinese new year

    Foreign Secretary William Hague wishes the Chinese people a very happy year of the Rabbit.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Chinese Vice-Premier

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday evening as part of the Vice-Premier's four day visit to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Secretary honours human rights defenders

    In a statement to mark International Human Rights Day, the Foreign Secretary sent a message of support to human rights defenders around the world, including the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, and those detained…

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