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  • Minister for Africa expresses condolences over South Sudanese ferry disaster

    Mark Simmonds offers condolences to those affected by the sinking of a ferry carrying hundreds of people fleeing violence in South Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Hungarian Foreign Minister to London

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today welcomed Hungarian Foreign Minister János Martonyi to London, they discussed energy security & EU reform.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks third anniversary of Tunisian Jasmine Revolution

    William Hague welcomes significant progress in Tunisia's National Dialogue Roadmap and offers support for next phase of the transition.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by violence in Libya

    Foreign Office Minister condemns murder of Libyan Deputy Minister and highlights concern at violence in Sabha.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Sudan

    Mark Simmonds visits Khartoum to discuss South Sudan, and ending conflict, promoting prosperity and building democracy in Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary oral statement to Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on Syria and the Geneva II process.

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

  • First step towards implementation of interim Iran nuclear agreement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today welcomed progress on the Geneva interim nuclear agreement with Iran, an important first step.

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

  • FCO Minister responds to developments in Israel and the OPTs

    FCO Minister Hugh Robertson calls for steps to advance the peace process.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Jordanian Foreign Minister

    William Hague praises UK-Jordan relationship, and calls on international community to do more to help Syrian refugees and host communities.

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

  • Ceremonial State Opening of the TCI House of Assembly.

    Governor Peter Beckingham outlines the TCI Government's forthcoming priorities and legislative programme today, Thursday, 9 January 2014.

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

  • From Hadron to Herrick

    A former CERN particle physicist is serving in Afghanistan as a force protection troop leader in the British Army.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary discusses a range of issues, including the Middle East Peace Process, with Israeli Foreign Minister.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 7 January 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Afghanistan, flooding, spending, the NHS, immigration and rail fares.

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

  • FCO Minister supports fight against terrorism in Iraq

    Hugh Robertson expresses concern for people of Iraq over increased levels of violence in parts of the country.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes South Sudan peace negotiations

    Mark Simmonds welcomes official launch of peace negotiations between South Sudanese Government and rebel leader.

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

  • FCO Minister appalled by Lebanon bombing

    Hugh Robertson condemns explosion in southern Beirut and underlines UK support for Lebanon’s stability and security.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: foreign policy priorities for 2014

    Ending conflict in Syria, tackling the issue of Iran's nuclear programme and preventing sexual violence in conflict are priorities for 2014.

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

  • Minister for Africa congratulates newly elected parliamentarians in Mali

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds offers congratulations on the recent legislative elections in Mali.

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

  • UK welcomes President Hadi’s work to build consensus in Yemen

    FCO Minister welcomes the signing on 23 December of the Agreement on a Just Solution to the Southern Question.

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

  • Syria: joint statement on humanitarian aid

    A joint statement about Syria from the Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Leader of the Opposition Ed Milliband.

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