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  • Foreign Secretary’s pre-election message to Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague has sent a message of support to the Ukrainian people ahead of the presidential elections this weekend

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

  • UN imposes sanctions on terror group Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary welcomes addition of Boko Haram on UN sanctions list.

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

  • Foreign Office meeting with Russian Deputy Ambassador

    Senior Foreign Office official meets Russian Deputy Ambassador and urges Russia to step back from actions provoking instability in Ukraine.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Russian and Chinese veto of ICC referral

    William Hague welcomes wide international support for ICC referral and pledges to continue to work for accountability in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in China

    Foreign Secretary condemns the terrorist attack in Xinjiang, China, which killed more than 30 people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns latest bomb attacks in Nigeria

    Foreign Secretary condemns the double bomb attack in the marketplace in Jos, Central Nigeria, which killed over 100 people.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on UK-China Human Rights Dialogue

    Following the conclusion of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue, Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed its contribution to the bilateral relationship.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on martial law in Thailand

    FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, has expressed his concern at the latest developments in Thailand.

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

  • Sudanese Chargé d'Affaires summoned to FCO over death sentence case

    Sudan urged to uphold international obligations on freedom of religion or belief following death sentence in apostasy case.

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

  • UK Minister promotes diplomatic outreach in China

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has started a two-day visit to China to strengthen the UK-China relationship.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to answer your questions on the Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict Summit

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer your questions via Twitter on Wednesday 21 May from 13.30 – 14.30

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes constructive regional summit on Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary welcomes concrete agreements at Paris Summit on tackling Boko Haram and offers UK follow-up meeting.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

    UK stands up for the rights of LGBT people across the world

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

  • Minister for Europe gravely concerned about human rights in Crimea

    Foreign Office notes worrying UNHCHR report showing deterioration in the human rights situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Indian election results

    UK Government congratulates India’s Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their election success.

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

  • Minister for Africa appalled by death sentence in Sudan

    Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human rights laws.

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

  • Gibraltar-Spain border delays: EU recommendations six months on

    Minister for Europe welcomes Gibraltar’s Chief Minister and calls for Spain to implement EU recommendations to reduce border delays.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Syria and Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary urges Russia not to prevent peaceful Ukrainian elections and details further support to Syrian opposition

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Nigeria

    UK’s package of support to help locate missing Nigerian school girls welcomed by President Jonathan.

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

  • Human Rights in the DPRK

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea during a Westminster Hall Debate.

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