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From The Rt Hon Hugh Robertson
  • FCO Minister supports fight against terrorism in Iraq

    Hugh Robertson expresses concern for people of Iraq over increased levels of violence in parts of the country.

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

  • FCO Minister appalled by Lebanon bombing

    Hugh Robertson condemns explosion in southern Beirut and underlines UK support for Lebanon’s stability and security.

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

  • UK welcomes President Hadi’s work to build consensus in Yemen

    FCO Minister welcomes the signing on 23 December of the Agreement on a Just Solution to the Southern Question.

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

  • FCO Minister expresses UK concerns about Anti-Homosexuality legislation in Uganda

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson comments on Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

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

  • UK condemns series of bombings in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson condemns the senseless bombing across Iraq yesterday.

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

  • Minister highlights kidnap threat in Sahel and North Africa

    FCO Minister Robertson met travel industry representatives to emphasise the continuing threat of terrorist kidnap in Sahel and North Africa.

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

  • UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group

    The third meeting of the biannual Kuwait-UK Joint Steering Group aimed at deepening the UK Kuwait relationship took place in London this week.

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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

  • 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

  • Minister for the Middle East and North Africa visits Tripoli

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson meets injured protesters and emphasises UK support for Libyan security, justice and defence

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

  • British Government condemns violence in Tripoli

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson calls for restraint and offers condolences to families of victims.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes expansion of Syrian National Coalition

    Hugh Robertson welcomes formation of interim government and inclusion of Kurdish National Council in Syrian National Coalition

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

  • Joint Statement of the UK-Bahrain Joint Working Group

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East hosts UK-Bahrain talks in London.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits Israel

    Minister for Middle East visits Israel, welcomes opportunities for UK-Israel partnership, expresses support for peace talks.

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

  • FCO Minister visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets President Abbas and expresses strong support for peace talks.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Hugh Robertson welcomes PM Netanyahu’s decision to release 26 Palestinian prisoners but regrets Israeli authorities’ settlement plans.

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

  • FCO condemns killing of Iranian guards and retaliatory executions

    Hugh Robertson offers condolences to families of Iranian border guards but expresses concern at retaliatory executions.

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

  • Minister appalled by attack on Tunisian National Guards

    FCO Minister Hugh Robertson offers UK support for the resumption of the National Dialogue following attack on Tunisian National Guards.

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

  • Government welcomes historic EU-Canada free trade agreement

    Landmark trade deal between the EU and Canada will benefit the UK economy and businesses by over £1.3 billion a year.

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

  • FCO Minister congratulates OPCW on winning Nobel Peace Prize

    Hugh Robertson congratulates the OPCW on winning the Nobel Peace Prize and for its tireless work to rid the world of chemical weapons.

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