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  • Prime Minister hails "huge opportunity" for UK/Korea trade

    British Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed the coming into force of the EU/Korea Free Trade Agreement and the opportunity it represents to develop the UK’s bilateral relationship with Korea.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister met villagers from the small West Bank village of Nabi Saleh

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt MP visited Nabi Saleh at the end of his visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian territories.

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

  • New British drive to help tackle crisis in Yemen

    New emergency humanitarian support from the UK will help to tackle rapidly worsening conditions in Yemen.

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

  • Intercontinental Hotel Incident

    British Ambassador Sir William Patey condemns attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Afghanistan and Pakistan via Twitter

    Following his recent visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions on a range of issues related to the region.

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

  • Alistair Burt visits Hadasit

    Minister for the Middle East calls in at Technology Transfer Company of Hadassah Medical Organisation in Jerusalem

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

  • Mexico: "A vital economic and political partner"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed UK-Mexico trade & climate change with Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa on 30 June.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by new restrictions placed on Aung San Suu Kyi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Aung San Suu Kyi should be able to travel freely and without risk to her personal security.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks out against arrest of female activists in Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The continued efforts of the Iranian authorities to stifle inconvenient voices and to disregard essential rights are truly disturbing."

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Indian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said after his meeting with Indian Foreign Minister SM Krishna, "India remains an essential partner and our co-operation benefits both our countries."

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

  • Bahrain - Alistair Burt welcomes independent commission

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments on the King of Bahrain’s announcement to establish an independent commission to look into allegations of human rights abuses.

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

  • UK provides equipment to the National Transitional Council in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced additional equipment has been granted to the National Transitional Council for the sole use of the civilian police force.

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

  • Religious leaders meet and forge relationships in Helmand

    A shura was recently held in central Helmand between local elders and religious representatives of the Afghan forces, Royal Marines and Gurkhas all currently working together in the area.

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

  • New scheme backs public choices on aid spending

    The Government launched UK Aid Match today – a new scheme which gives the British public a say in how part of the development budget is spent

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

  • Call for new research proposals now open

    DFID and the Economic and Social Research Council are calling for new research proposals in the field of international development

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

  • Andrew Mitchell welcomes UN Women strategy

    Today Andrew Mitchell welcomed the launch of UN Women's forward-looking strategic plan

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

  • Fighting for women’s rights in Nepal

    Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone meets the women who are helping their communities

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  • Joint Statement – UK Foreign Secretary and UAE Foreign Minister

    We have just completed a two day visit to Helmand and Kabul: a first for the UK and UAE. Our joint visit reinforces our shared commitment to Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack on hotel in Kabul

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul

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

  • UK - India Foreign Office consultations

    Permanent Under-Secretary Simon Fraser welcomed Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao to the Foreign Office for a wide-ranging exchange on the current priorities for the UK-India Enhanced Partnership.

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