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Minister for Middle East welcomes announcement of unconditional pause in Yemen conflict until end of Ramadan.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Prime Minister welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan to Downing Street.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond sends warmest wishes to Muslims in the UK and across the world at the start of the holy month of Ramadan
Foreign Secretary underlines UK contribution to efforts to defeat ISIL in Iraq and reasserts UK Government's longstanding view that Assad is an ISIL recruiting sergeant.
ISIL’s violent actions have caused humanitarian crises and human suffering. Watch our animation on the Global Coalition of 63 nations working to degrade and destroy ISIL.
If confirmed, reports of the murder of hundreds of Yazidis are a further sign of ISIL's utter depravity.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK, China, France, Germany, Russia, the United States, the EU and Iran have agreed parameters of comprehensive deal on Iran’s nuclear programme, the Foreign Secretary announced today.
Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.
Foreign Secretary visits Saudi Arabia to discuss a range of issues, including defence and regional security.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond calls for investigation into reports of further chemical attacks in Syria.
Joint statement from the Governments of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United States.
How the UK is responding to the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries - and how you can help.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond congratulates Mr Netanyahu on his electoral success.
Foreign Secretary confirms death of British national in terrorist attack and offers support to Tunisia in fight against terrorism.
Foreign Secretary leads UK trade delegation to Egyptian Economic conference and meets President el-Sisi.
A case study from the 2014 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on the proposal for the gifting of equipment to the Free Syrian Police.
Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on the proposal for the gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence teams.
Minister Ellwood calls for free and constitutional elections to take place as soon as possible in Egypt.
UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius set out in a joint article why Assad cannot be Syria’s future.
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