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  • Temporary suspension of operations at the British Embassy in Sana'a

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood has updated parliament on the decision to suspend temporarily the services of the British Embassy in Sana’a and to withdraw diplomatic staff.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns deluded Assad

    Foreign Secretary condemns Assad’s comments on barrel bombs and calls for political transition in Syria.

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

  • Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States

    The UK and partners condemn acts of violence in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement announcement

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns Israeli settlement announcement and urges reversal of decision.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attacks in North Sinai

    Philip Hammond says UK stands with the Egyptian people in their fight against terrorist violence.

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

  • Gifting of non-lethal equipment to the Jordanian Armed Forces

    Foreign Secretary has updated Parliament on the proposal for the gifting of non-lethal equipment to the Jordanian Armed Forces.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns violence in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns terrorist attacks and force used against protestors in Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts counter ISIL meeting in London

    21 countries gather in London for meeting of the small group of the global coalition to counter ISIL.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist attack in Israel

    Foreign Secretary strongly condemns bus attack in Tel Aviv and calls on all parties to ensure calm.

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

  • FCO statement on charges against Sheikh Ali Salman of Al Wefaq

    FCO Minister highlights importance of following due process after court charges Secretary-General of Al Wefaq in Bahrain.

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

  • UK Minister condemns renewed fighting in Yemen

    Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood calls for implementation of ceasefire and return to political process in Sana’a.

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

  • FCO Minister meets Egyptian President in Cairo

    FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood meets Egyptian President el-Sisi and affirms UK support for a more secure, prosperous, and democratic Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister leads British trade delegation to Egypt

    Minister for Middle East leads British trade delegation, with companies from energy, construction and retail sectors, to Egypt.

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

  • Philip Hammond meets Jordanian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary and Jordanian Foreign Minister agree continued cooperation on fight against ISIL and Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Yemeni capital

    Philip Hammond condemns recent bomb attacks in Yemen and reaffirms UK support for the political transition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes election of Tunisian president

    Philip Hammond commends Tunisian people’s commitment to the democratic process and looks forward to working with President Essebsi.

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

  • FCO responds to EU Court Judgment on Hamas

    UK will work to ensure listing of Hamas is maintained in the EU.

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

  • UK welcomes adoption of UNSC resolution on aid access to Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes unanimous adoption of UNSC resolution 2191, which renews UNSC resolution 2165, ensuring continued cross-border aid into Syria.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns bomb attack at the residence of the Iranian Ambassador to Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns bomb attack and highlights need to support stability in Yemen.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Baghdad-Erbil agreement

    Philip Hammond welcomes agreement between Iraqi and Kurdistan Regional governments on oil exports and revenue sharing.

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