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  • Minister for Asia presses UK priorities at Asia-Europe Summit

    Today's Asia Europe Meeting brings together Ministers and officials from 51 countries to discuss economic and security challenges.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary strengthens UK ties in Korea, Mongolia and Japan

    Foreign Secretary visits three North-East Asian democracies and rapidly-growing economies to promote UK political and commercial interests.

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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

  • Hugo Swire saddened by execution in Japan

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his regret at today’s execution in Japan.

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

  • UK to host G8 dementia summit

    The UK is to host the first G8 dementia summit to lead international action on tackling the condition.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary signs groundbreaking defence and security agreements with Japan

    Government announces the signing of the UK-Japan Defence Equipment Cooperation Framework and an Information Security Agreement.

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

  • Hugo Swire speech at UK-Japan Global Seminar

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech about the strength of the UK-Japan relationship covering prosperity and security.

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

  • G8 Summit round-up

    Learn more about the UK's G8 Summit 2013 in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland.

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

  • G8 Summit: G8 leaders' remarks

    Read the commitments the G8 leaders have made at the Summit in Northern Ireland.

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

  • G8 Summit: negotiations for historic EU-US trade deal announced

    The G8 2013 Summit began with an announcement to launch negotiations on a landmark trade deal between the European Union and the USA.

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

  • PM seeks launch of trade deal to turbo-charge the transatlantic economy

    The Prime Minister opens the G8 summit in Northern Ireland today with an agenda focused on driving growth and prosperity across the world.

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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

  • Hugo Swire urges Japan to reconsider death penalty

    Following the execution of two prisoners, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire called on Japan to restart public debate on the death penalty.

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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

  • Statement to Parliament on the G8 Foreign Minister's Meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting statement

    The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.

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