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Speech by the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Condemning the violence in Sana'a on 18 September, Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on all sides to disengage forces immediately and avoid escalation.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt raised concerns at the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference about Iran, Syria and North Korea's nuclear programmes.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the best outcome in New York this week would be for the Palestinians and Israelis to agree to return to direct negotiations.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference on Monday 19 September in Vienna:
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the UK is working with all sides and diplomatic allies to ensure the political crisis in Yemen is resolved as soon as possible.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Today's votes show the international community's recognition of and confidence in the new Libyan authorities."
Minister for Europe David Lidington has taken part in a panel discussion on Germany and the Eurozone.
Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC).
Foreign Secretary William Hague has addressed current members of the UK-China Leadership Forum in London, as the group celebrates its fifth year.
David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC). External site: [The National Transitional Council (NTC)](http://ntclibya.com/Default.aspx?SID=1&Par…
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya, Palestine.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya.
Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the UK-China Leadership Forum in London on 14 September.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: unemployment figures, Afghanistan, strikes, the Eurozone.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: private sector jobs, pension reform, planning, the Eurozone.
Prime Minister David Cameron is visiting Russia at the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has offered his condolences to the victims of a pipeline explosion in Kenya on 12 September.
Prime Minister David Cameron has visited Russia at the invitation of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.
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