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  • Inclusive political process must accompany military progress in Mali

    A “Friends of Mali” meeting in Brussels has reiterated international support to Malian efforts to restore peace and security to the country.

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

  • Sri Lanka must demonstrate commitment to Commonwealth values

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt says there must be adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights in Sri Lanka if Commonwealth Heads of Government is to be well attended.

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

  • FCO Minister answers questions on Sri Lanka via Twitter

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt answered your questions on Sri Lanka live via Twitter on 5 February.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative: UK team of experts

    The Foreign Secretary outlines deployments for the UK team of experts working on preventing sexual violence in conflict situations.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    The Foreign Secretary will attend the Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Office Minister David Lidington the General Affairs Council.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns terrorist attack in Mogadishu

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa condemns terrorist attack in Mogadishu and underlines UK support for Somali government.

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

  • Opening of first Sudanese Film Festival

    Khartoum holds first ever film festival for Sudanese-made films.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes announcement of National Dialogue in Yemen

    Foreign Office Minister welcomes the announcement of the National Dialogue in Yemen, a crucial stage in Yemen’s political transition.

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

  • Minister for Africa meets Foreign Minister for Mali

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds met Malian Foreign Minister Tieman Hubert Coulibaly at the African Union Summit today.

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

  • Sudan: Darfur still suffering ten years after conflict began

    Almost a third of the population of Darfur are still relying on food aid for survival ten years on from the beginning of the region’s conflict, International Development Minister, Lynne Featherstone, has said during a visit …

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UK welcomes establishment of EU Training Mission to Mali

    EU Foreign Ministers agree a mission to advise and train Malian armed forces, to help them regain security and stability in Mali.

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

  • G8 Political Directors’ statement on Mali

    G8 Political Directors today expressed grave concern at the situation in Mali and affirmed support for the Malian Government.

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

  • UK concerned about escalation in hostilities in Kachin State, Burma.

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has underlined the UK's concerns about the escalation of violence in Kachin State, Burma.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister marks second anniversary of Tunisian revolution

    Foreign Office Minister notes progress in Tunisia's political transition and offers continued UK support for the democratisation process.

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

  • UK welcomes return of inspirational doctor to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Dr Mukwege, who specialises in treating victims of sexual violence, has returned to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister statement on Mali

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated Parliament on Mali.

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

  • United Kingdom assistance for French Mali operation

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds spoke about the situation in Mali in a series of media interviews on Sunday 13 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Pakistan and sent his condolences to those affected.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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