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  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Iran and Syria

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, made a statement to the Commons about the Iran nuclear negotiations and the situation in Syria.

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

  • Appointment of UK non-resident Chargé d’Affaires to Iran

    Mr Ajay Sharma has been appointed the UK’s non-resident Chargé d’Affaires to Iran.

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

  • Statement by France, Italy, UK and US on Libya

    France, Italy, the UK and the US signal their support for Libya’s transition towards democracy.

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

  • £18.4 million to UNHCR to help Syrian refugees in Jordan

    The Deputy Prime Minister has announced that the UK government is to send £18.4 million in aid for refugees fleeing the fighting in Syria.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits Israel

    Minister for Middle East visits Israel, welcomes opportunities for UK-Israel partnership, expresses support for peace talks.

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

  • FCO Minister visits the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets President Abbas and expresses strong support for peace talks.

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

  • FCO response to OPCW statement on Syria

    FCO responds to today’s Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons statement on chemical weapons in Syria.

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

  • Second Arab Forum on Asset Recovery, Marrakesh, Chair’s Statement

    Event brings together key partners supporting the recovery of stolen assets for the Arab Countries in Transition.

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

  • PM meeting with King of Jordan

    The Prime Minister welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan to Downing Street.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes ten new Chevening Scholarships in Islamic Finance

    The British Government today announced ten new Chevening scholarships in Islamic Finance for the academic year 2014/15.

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

  • Government welcomes agreement with Bahraini Higher Education Council

    Agreement between Higher Education Academy & Bahraini Higher Education Council aims to raise quality of teaching in universities in Bahrain

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister of Morocco

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met Mr Abdelilah Benkirane, Prime Minister of Morocco, to discuss the forging of closer economic ties.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 23 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Grangemouth, Aung San Suu Kyi, Syria and Sir John Major.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 22 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the cabinet meeting, immigration, energy, Facebook, the economy and Syria.

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

  • Minister appalled by attack on Tunisian National Guards

    FCO Minister Hugh Robertson offers UK support for the resumption of the National Dialogue following attack on Tunisian National Guards.

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

  • ‘London 11’ meeting on Syria

    William Hague speaks on behalf of ‘London 11’ after core group of the Friends of Syria and President of National Coalition meet in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends best wishes for Eid al-Adha

    Foreign Secretary sends best wishes to Muslims across the world as they and their families gather to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

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

  • FCO Minister congratulates OPCW on winning Nobel Peace Prize

    Hugh Robertson congratulates the OPCW on winning the Nobel Peace Prize and for its tireless work to rid the world of chemical weapons.

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

  • PM phone call with Prime Minister Zeidan of Libya

    David Cameron called Prime Minister Zeidan to express his support for PM Zeidan's leadership and to welcome his release this morning.

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

  • UK and Romania Renew Strategic Partnership

    UK & Romania to set up dialogue on energy, promote removal of barriers to EU digital single market and cooperation on freedom of movement.

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