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  • Foreign Secretary says EU will impose sanctions on Ukraine

    Leaving the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the sanctions which the EU is imposing on Ukraine.

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

  • Baroness Warsi concludes visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi promoted Islamic Finance and religious tolerance during her visit to Oman and Saudi Arabia this week.

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

  • 'We must not overlook the importance of justice, accountability and the protection of human rights'

    Statement by UK Ambassador Lyall Grant at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Rule of Law in Conflict-Affected Countries

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns indefensible violence and deaths in Ukraine

    On arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, Foreign Secretary William Hague called on Ukrainian government to prevent further violence.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes Korean family reunions

    First reunions of North & South Korean families in four years began today. A positive step bringing together those separated by conflict.

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

  • FCO Minister summons Ukrainian Ambassador to UK

    Ukrainian Ambassador summoned to the FCO over shocking violence in Ukraine.

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

  • Baroness Warsi speech at Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

    Baroness Warsi delivered a speech in Muscat on religious tolerance and highlighted the example that Oman provides for other countries.

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

  • UK and Colombia working to tackle sexual violence

    During his visit to Colombia the Foreign Secretary William Hague announced two UK-funded projects to tackle sexual violence.

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

  • UK responds to UN report on Human Rights in DPRK

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire welcomes UN Commission spotlight on human rights in DPRK and calls for end to impunity for violators.

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

  • Foreign Secretary in Latin America to promote UK security and prosperity

    Foreign Secretary visits Colombia and Brazil, leading democracies in a region of huge economic potential and growing political weight in the world.

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

  • Canada-UK Joint Declaration Refreshed

    Foreign Secretary & Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister take part in second annual meeting to review & refresh the Canada-UK Joint Declaration.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Fund-Bid Round 2014-15

    The first bid round for Guatemala and Honduras is now open for the submission of project proposals.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets South Sudanese Foreign Minister

    Minister for Africa urges rapid progress on political talks in South Sudan, investigation into human rights abuses and outlines UK support.

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

  • Resumption of settlement talks in Cyprus

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Bosnia-Herzegovina

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for urgent steps for Bosnia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by arrest of journalists in Egypt

    William Hague concerned by press restrictions in Egypt, and urges interim government to demonstrate commitment to free expression.

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

  • Sexual violence in DRC: Minister and Archbishops visit Goma

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds visits HEAL Africa in Goma with Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop of DRC.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, visits the Democratic Republic of Congo supporting unique opportunity for peace in 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets German Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague's statement about his meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany, in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent progress on Syrian humanitarian crisis

    As talks reach end of first round, William Hague says plight of the Syrian people must be urgent priority.

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