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  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Dubai on being named Expo 2020 host

    Foreign Secretary praises Dubai’s outstanding bid, and expresses delight at Dubai being chosen to host Expo 2020.

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

  • Second Arab Forum on Asset Recovery, Marrakesh, Chair’s Statement

    Event brings together key partners supporting the recovery of stolen assets for the Arab Countries in Transition.

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

  • ‘London 11’ meeting on Syria

    William Hague speaks on behalf of ‘London 11’ after core group of the Friends of Syria and President of National Coalition meet in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces Syria ministerial meeting in London

    Foreign Secretary announces ‘London 11’ Foreign Ministers to meet in London on 22 October to discuss Syria crisis and Geneva II.

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

  • Asset Recovery and the G8 Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition

    The UK's G8 is committed to support the recovery of stolen assets for the Arab Countries in Transition

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

  • FCO Minister opens Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    Alistair Burt spoke about the Deauville Partnership's priority: supporting governments of countries in transition address economic pressures.

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    As part of the UK's G8 Presidency, Britain hosted the G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference in London on Monday, 16 September, 2013

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership: SME Mentoring Scheme

    The UK launched a new mentoring initiative called Forsa in June 2013 to support SME development in the Arab Countries in Transition

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership: Women's Economic Participation

    Supporting open economies, inclusive growth and women's role in Arab countries

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

  • Special Session III of the Arab Forum on Asset Recovery

    As part of the G8 Presidency, the UK hosted the Arab Forum on Asset Recovery

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

  • British Embassy Dubai Staff participate with the CDA

    British Embassy Staff volunteer for Community Development Authority's Ramadan campaign

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership: Women in business conference

    As part of the G8 Presidency, UK hosts economic conference on “The role of Arab women – supporting open economies and inclusive growth”

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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 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

  • 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

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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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

  • UK and UAE strengthen ties during Taskforce meeting

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 24 January.

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