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  • PM meeting with President El Sisi

    The Prime Minister met President El Sisi of Egypt today at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

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

  • World must invest in Syria’s young, says Greening

    UK International Development Secretary announces £100 million in new UK funding for Syria and neighbouring countries at UN General Assembly.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes calls for action on Syrian human rights abuses

    Middle East Minister Tobias Ellwood welcomes report by International Commission investigating human rights abuses in Syria.

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

  • PM reaction to murder of aid worker David Haines

    "Today, the whole country will want to express its deep sympathy for David Haines’ family", says Prime Minister David Cameron.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Assad’s use of chlorine in Syria

    Foreign Secretary condemns Assad regime’s use of chlorine in Syria, following report by the OPCW Fact Finding Mission.

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

  • NATO Summit 2014: PM speaks at North Atlantic Council meeting

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke at the North Atlantic Council meeting on the future of NATO and the need to adapt to face new threats.

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

  • NATO Summit 2014: PM speaks at Afghanistan session

    David Cameron welcomed attendees to the NATO Wales Summit and paid tribute to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).

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

  • FCO announces over £1.5m in life-saving equipment to Syrian rescue teams

    Tobias Ellwood announces handover of over £1.5 million worth of life-saving equipment for use by Syrian search and rescue teams

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

  • Speech to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

    Foreign Secretary speech to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on 2 September 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns alleged murder of James Foley

    Following the release of a video allegedly showing the murder of US journalist James Foley, Philip Hammond made the following comments during media interviews:

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

  • UK completes incineration of Syrian chemicals

    FCO Minister welcomes international cooperation on destruction of Syrian chemical components; underlines need for international unity to end the appalling conflict.

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

  • Jon Wilks calls Syrian citizens to apply for Chevening 2015/16.

    Jon Wilks,Special representative for Syria, announces the opening of 2015/16 Chevening Scholarship programme for Syrians.

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

  • Chevening Scholarships for Syria 2015/16

    Applications for 2015/16 Chevening Scholarships are now open.

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

  • FCO Minister calls for unfettered aid access in Syria

    Tobias Ellwood urges world not to turn its attention from Syria as over 1700 reported dead in a week.

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

  • Justine Greening welcomes UN cross-border aid for Syria

    International Development Secretary responds to first UN cross-border aid convoy into Syria since new Security Council Resolution.

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

  • Middle East Minister welcomes Syria sanctions

    Tobias Ellwood welcomes new penalties against Assad allies.

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

  • Assad inauguration has no legitimacy, says Foreign Secretary

    The Foreign Secretary has denounced the dictator’s inauguration today as a parody of democracy that did not reflect the will of the people of Syria.

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

  • Call for suppliers to support work in Syria

    Interested applicants in working with us to meet our objectives can get in touch via email

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

  • UK receives Syrian chemicals for destruction

    Industrial grade chemicals, intended by Syria for the production of chemical weapons, are being unloaded at Marchwood Port in Hampshire.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN vote to help over 1.3 million Syrians

    Foreign Secretary welcomes vote to end Assad stranglehold over Syrian aid routes.

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