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  • Minister for Africa expresses deep concern at violence in Darfur

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, calls for unhindered access for UN and humanitarian agencies following escalation of violence in Darfur.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report on Human Rights abuses in Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report showing Assad regime has primary responsibility for Syrian people’s suffering.

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

  • UK welcomes UN Security Council resolution on Yemen

    Hugh Robertson welcomes move to make sanctions available to protect Yemeni transition

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses Lebanon’s economic challenges with Central Bank Governor

    Hugh Robertson congratulates Central Bank Governor Salameh on his achievements in safeguarding Lebanon’s economy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN Resolution on aid to Syria

    William Hague says UN Resolution will help ensure vital humanitarian aid reaches millions of Syrians.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns ceasefire violation in South Sudan

    Mark Simmonds condemns recent fighting in Malakal as a serious violation of the Cessation of Hostilities.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Beirut

    Hugh Robertson condemns terrorist attack in Beirut and says such attacks cannot be allowed to destabilise Lebanon.

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

  • Egypt travel advice update

    Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to South Sinai in Egypt except for within the Sharm el Sheikh resort areas.

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

  • The Prime Minister’s meeting with the King of Jordan

    David Cameron met with the King of Jordan earlier today (18 February).

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

  • FCO Minister visits Tunisia

    FCO Minister, Hugh Robertson, visits Tunisia, welcomes progress and pledges continued UK support for the democratic transition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks third anniversary of Libyan Revolution

    William Hague marks anniversary of Libyan Revolution: “I pay tribute to those Libyans who paid the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of freedom”

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new Lebanese Government

    Foreign Secretary congratulates Prime Minister Tamam Salam on announcement of new Lebanese government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at lack of progress in Syria talks

    The Foreign Secretary has described the failure to establish a new round of Geneva talks as a 'serious setback'.

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

  • Canada-UK Joint Declaration Refreshed

    Foreign Secretary & Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister take part in second annual meeting to review & refresh the Canada-UK Joint Declaration.

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

  • Central African Republic

    Foreign Office Minister, Mark Simmonds, has updated Parliament on the situation in Central African Republic and UK efforts to help resolve the conflict.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, visits the Democratic Republic of Congo supporting unique opportunity for peace in 2014.

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

  • Prime Minister David Cameron's call with President Putin

    Conflict in Syria, Iran's nuclear programme and the Winter Olympic Games were discussed by the Prime Minister and Russia's President.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets German Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague's statement about his meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany, in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent progress on Syrian humanitarian crisis

    As talks reach end of first round, William Hague says plight of the Syrian people must be urgent priority.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with French Foreign Minister

    UK-France Summit discussions between Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on key issues Syria, Africa, Ukraine and EU.

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