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  • Royal Navy warship completes Syria chemical weapons mission

    Type 45 destroyer HMS Diamond has completed her role escorting ships carrying Syria's chemical weapons stock for disposal.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concludes Iraq visit, welcomes convening of parliament

    Foreign Secretary William Hague concludes Iraq visit, welcomes convening of parliament, urges immediate formation of inclusive Iraqi government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for UN action on Syrian humanitarian crisis

    Foreign Secretary calls for further UN Security Council action to ensure aid gets to the millions who need it in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister Maliki, urges political unity in Iraq

    Foreign Secretary William Hague meets political leaders in Iraq to stress importance of political unity.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes elections in Libya

    UK welcomes Parliamentary elections in Libya and supports inclusive national dialogue to achieve stable prosperous future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Iraq, stresses importance of unity

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Iraq to stress the importance of political unity.

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

  • Fourth UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group

    Mr Robertson hosted the 4th UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group on 24 June at Lancaster House

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s deep concern over Egypt death sentences

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses his concern at Egyptian Court’s confirmation of 183 death sentences

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 19 June 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the EU, Recall Bill, Iraq and passports.

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

  • Statement on UK/Iran Relations

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announces intention to re-open the British Embassy in Tehran.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns Mpeketoni attack in Kenya

    Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges Iraqi leaders to unite in fight against terror group

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged Iraqis to set aside their differences and unite to defeat terrorism in their country.

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

  • Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets Iraqi Foreign Minister

    Hugh Robertson says UK supports Iraqi struggle against terrorism and urges leaders to unite country.

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

  • Libyan cadets arrive in UK for training

    The British Army are to train more than 300 members of the Libyan security forces who arrived in the UK yesterday.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks in Mosul

    Hugh Robertson condemns attacks in Mosul and calls for new government to address causes of insecurity in Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deplores Israeli decisions on settlement expansion

    William Hague deplores Israeli steps on settlement expansion in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and emphasises need for lasting peace.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Bahrain

    Hugh Robertson underlines UK support for reform programme in Bahrain and importance of work to improve human rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to Syrian election result

    Foreign Secretary underlines Assad’s lack of legitimacy after election that was an insult to Syrians calling for real political change.

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

  • Foreign Secretary looks forward to strengthened Egypt UK relations

    Foreign Secretary congratulates President-elect Sisi and highlights need to implement the rights contained in the constitution.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes formation of new Palestinian interim government

    William Hague highlights that UK support will rest on its commitment to international principles.

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