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Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken about the historic change and opportunity that Egypt has seen in the last year, as the Egyptian Parliament opens.

• Updated: 23 January 2012

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Marking the first anniversary of the Arab Spring, Foreign Secretary William Hague has written about developments in an article published today.

• Updated: 13 January 2012

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Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he is deeply concerned at the clashes in central Cairo.

• Updated: 19 December 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague called for the Egyptian authorities to respect the right of peaceful protest and immediately cease the use of violence against protestors.

• Updated: 23 November 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague urges all Egyptians to refrain from violence and support the Egyptian PM's call for calm.

• Updated: 10 October 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague has arrived in Egypt for talks with Egyptian officials, activists and business leaders on supporting Egypt during its transition to a democratic and stable state.

• Updated: 2 May 2011

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

Foreign Secretary: "The people of Egypt have sent a message to the rest of the region that reform can be peaceful"

• Updated: 2 May 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken today about the situation in Egypt and the wider Middle East and the need for stability following the resignation of President Mubarak.

• Updated: 12 February 2011

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Foreign Secretary William Hague said that "it's very important that the security authorities, the Government respect the right to peaceful protest".

• Updated: 11 February 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague responds to statements made earlier tonight by the Egyptian President and Vice President

• Updated: 10 February 2011

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

In an interview on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 on Sunday 6 February, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the current situation in Egypt.

• Updated: 6 February 2011

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

In his video blog this week, Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks about the situation in Egypt and its impact on the region and the Middle East Peace Process.

• Updated: 3 February 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague described the intimidation and harassment of journalists as unacceptable and disturbing.

• Updated: 3 February 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague said that real and visible change, needs to take place, and needs to begin now.

• Updated: 2 February 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced a charter plane for British nationals in Cairo to supplement the commercial flight capacity provided by British airlines to assist British nationals return to the UK.

• Updated: 1 February 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed his deep concern about the ongoing violence in Egypt and emphasised the need for peaceful reform.

• Updated: 30 January 2011

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

"We remain deeply concerned about the level of violence we have witnessed over the past few days."

• Updated: 29 January 2011

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed concern at the violence surrounding today’s protests, calling for all involved to refrain from violence.

• Updated: 28 January 2011

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

In light of the ongoing demonstrations in Egypt we have carefully reviewed our advice and now advise against all but essential travel to parts of Egypt.

• Updated: 28 January 2011

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

Ahead of his arrival in Egypt, Mr Hague said: “This will be my first visit to Cairo as Foreign Secretary. Egypt is a key regional and international partner".

• Updated: 3 November 2010

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