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  • Foreign Secretary marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has marked the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day by recognising the "vital role" played by the staff and volunteers around the world.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to questions on business with South East Asia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague took part in a LinkedIn discussion about UK trade with South East Asia

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks World Press Freedom Day

    "We must ensure that both online and offline innovation and free flow of ideas, information and expression are protected" said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Foreign Secretary awards Afghanistan Civilian Service Medal

    More than 100 civilians were awarded the first Afghanistan Civilian Service Medals for their dedicated work to bring about a better future for Afghanistan.

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

  • "British-supported activities have brought and are bringing stability and security to Afghanistan"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the presentation of the Civilian Service Medal for Afghanistan on 3 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the swearing in of National League for Democracy MPs in Burma

    Foreign Secretary welcomes the swearing in of National League for Democracy MPs, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, in Burma today

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Government of South Sudan delegation

    Foreign Secretary comments on the meeting with Pagan Amum, Secretary-General of the governing party, and Grace Daterio, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched Human Rights and Democracy: The 2011 Foreign & Commonwealth Report. The report is now available online.

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

  • Foreign Secretary launches Human Rights and Democracy report

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the launch of the 2011 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report on 30 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the killing of humanitarian worker Khalil Dale

    Foreign Secretary William Hague 'utterly condemns' the kidnap and killing of Khalil Dale in Baluchistan province, Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Foreign Minister of Thailand

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met with Surapong Tovichakchaikul, Foreign Minister of Thailand, at the EU-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Brunei earlier today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Deputy Prime Minister of Laos

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Dr Sisoulith, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos at the EU/ASEAN meeting in Brunei earlier today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and HRH Prince Mohamed celebrate their countries’ relationship

    His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Brunei Darussalam, received Foreign Secretary William Hague at the International Convention Centre today, where the 19th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meetin…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Charles Taylor guilty verdict

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after news that the Special Court for Sierra Leone has found Charles Taylor guilty of war crimes in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Progress in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during March.

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

  • Britain in Asia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said he hoped to turn our shared heritage, values and interests into common purpose and common action.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to visit South East Asia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Vietnam, Singapore and Brunei from 24 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s legalisation of illegal outposts

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the news that the Israeli government has legalised three outposts in the West Bank.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions against the Syrian regime.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern at violence in Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called for restraint in dealing with protests when he spoke to the country's Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmad bin Muhammad al Khalifa earlier today.

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