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  • Minister for Europe concerned about violence in Kyiv

    FCO Minister for Europe David Lidington concerned at reports of violent disruption at peaceful demonstration in the Ukrainian capital.

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

  • FCO welcomes completion of Presidential Election in Honduras

    Foreign Office Minister of State Hugo Swire offered his congratulations to Honduras, following the completion of presidential elections.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes new ICC rules on attendance in person

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds welcomes the new rules on procedures for trials at the International Criminal Court.

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

  • UK welcomes conclusions of UN General Assembly’s Third Committee

    FCO Minister Baroness Warsi is encouraged by progress on human rights at UN General Assembly’s 3rd Committee.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The Foreign Secretary has announced that the UK will hold a global summit on preventing sexual violence in conflict in June 2014.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by deteriorating economic situation in Gaza

    A year on from the Gaza conflict, Minister for Middle East calls for full implementation of ceasefire agreement.

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

  • ‘Terrorism continues to pose a grave threat to international peace and security’

    Statement by UK Ambassador Wilson to the briefing by the 1267/1540/1373 Committees to the UN Security Council

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

  • Reaction to meeting between Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia

    Minister for Europe welcomes meeting between Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Vienna on 19 November on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

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

  • FCO statement on recent political protests in Bangkok

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire comments on the demonstrations that have taken place in Thailand over the last couple of days.

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

  • UK welcomes UN announcement on Geneva II Syria talks

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes UN announcement of date for talks on Syrian political process to be attended by the National Coalition.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on the recent elections in Nepal

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire expresses support for Nepal’s Constituent Assembly elections and an inclusive constitutional settlement in Nepal.

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

  • FCO Minister calls on Iran to improve human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes adoption of UN resolution on human rights situation in Iran.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes UN Resolution on Human Rights in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire notes UN resolution and expresses concerns about human rights in Burma

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at release of convicted war criminals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Foreign Secretary calls for urgent consultations following release of 10 convicted war criminals in Bosnia-Herzegovina on 19 November

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

  • 10th anniversary of Istanbul bombing

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech at a memorial event in Istanbul marking the 10th anniversary of the Istanbul bombing.

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

  • Workshop on “National Preventive Mechanism in Kazakhstan: Practical Issues”

    Welcome remarks given by Deputy Head of Mission on 19 November. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered

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

  • FCO congratulates people of Maldives for commitment to democracy

    Foreign Office Minister of State Hugo Swire welcomes completion of Maldives presidential elections.

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

  • Sri Lanka and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has departed Sri Lanka after completing his programme and attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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

  • UK welcomes Commission’s statement on Gibraltar-Spain border

    Minister for Europe says EU Commission is “making strong recommendations to the Spanish government to improve the situation” in Gibraltar.

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

  • Baroness Warsi arrives in Washington to make key intervention on religious freedom

    Senior FCO Minister Baroness Warsi arrived in Washington for a two-day visit focusing on religious freedom.

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