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  • Foreign Secretary statement on anniversary of Munich terrorist attack

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke on the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack at the Munich Olympic Games.

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

  • Business leaders urged to step up response to cyber threats

    Currently, too few company chief executives and chairs take a direct interest in protecting their businesses from cyber threats.

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

  • Extradition proceedings against Julian Assange

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament about developments in the extradition proceedings against Julian Assange, and discussions with Ecuador.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    "Our objective remains an end to violence and a transition to a more democratic and stable Syria" said Foreign Secretary William Hague when he updated Parliament on the situation today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kenyan Vice President to the Foreign Office

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Kenyan Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks with French Foreign Minister Fabius in New York on the situation in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announces United Kingdom will contribute an additional £3 million pounds in aid to Syrian refugees, on top of the £27.5 million already committed.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Vice-President Moreno of Ecuador

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Vice-President of Ecuador Lenín Moreno at the Foreign Office on 29 August.

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

  • UK Intervention at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I call on all nations to make the contributions needed to save innocent lives in Syria and to support the neighbours of Syria."

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

  • Iran's shameful abuse of human rights continues

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned Iran's widespread abuse of its citizens' human rights as a "disgrace" and a "shameful indictment of Iran's leaders".

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Eid message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends warmest wishes to Muslims across the world ahead of the festival of Eid.

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

  • Transition in Somalia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that while the UK welcomes progress made so far towards ending the transition, we share concerns expressed by the UN Special Representative to the African Union.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Ecuadorian Government’s decision to offer political asylum to Julian Assange

    "We are determined to carry out our legal obligation to see Julian Assange extradited to Sweden" said Foreign Secretary William Hague today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary stresses need to end violence in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about ongoing violence in Burma.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis of Latvia

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, met Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis of Latvia in London on 12 August. The Foreign Secretary welcomed Latvia’s participation in the London 2012 Olympic games.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes President of Bulgaria to UK

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and President Rosen Plevneliev of Bulgaria held constructive and wide-ranging talks on bilateral, European and security issues.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets President of Estonia

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met with President Toomas Ilves of Estonia during a bilateral meeting on 11 August.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates new Head of Libyan National Congress

    On Thursday evening , Dr Mohamed Yousef el-Magariaf, was elected as Chairman of the Libyan National Congress, which met for the first time last week following Libya’s first democratic elections in 47 years.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will expand its support to the Syrian people and political opposition with an extra £5 million in non-lethal practical assistance.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Kenyan Prime Minister to Foreign Office

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga on 10 August at the Foreign Office.

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

  • UK and New Zealand: a warm and very strong relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully to the Foreign Office today.

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