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  • Government Security Envoy to the Kurdistan region of Iraq appointed

    The government is increasing efforts to defeat ISIL terrorists, appointing Lieutenant General Sir Simon Mayall as Government Security Envoy.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns Iraq mosque attack

    Tobias Ellwood condemns attack on Iraqi mosque killing more than 70 people & calls for inclusive government to fight terrorism.

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

  • John Casson new British Ambassador to Egypt

    John Casson, the new British Ambassador to Egypt, has released a video message to the Egyptian people, setting out his vision of a secure, prosperous, and democratic future for Egypt. He emphasized that the UK’s priority is …

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns alleged murder of James Foley

    Following the release of a video allegedly showing the murder of US journalist James Foley, Philip Hammond made the following comments during media interviews:

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement in support of democracy in Pakistan

    UK supports a democratic Pakistan. We urge all to work together through constitutional means to peacefully resolve political differences.

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

  • PM calls with the Emir of Qatar, King of Saudi Arabia and King of Jordan

    The Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to the Emir of Qatar, the King of Saudi Arabia and the King of Jordan this evening (18 August 2014).

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

  • William Hague condemns sexual violence in Iraq

    The Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict made a statement on reports of sexual violence and slavery by ISIL.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for smooth transition of power in Iraq

    Philip Hammond welcomes Prime Minister Maliki’s support for Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate, and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.

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

  • PM calls with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

    David Cameron spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes further extension of Gaza ceasefire

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes five day extension of Gaza ceasefire and highlights need to tackle underlying issues.

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

  • PM calls with President-elect Erdogan, President Hollande and President Barzani

    David Cameron spoke to President-elect Erdogan of Turkey, President Hollande of France and President Barzani of Kurdistan Regional Government.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 13 August 2014

    The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the situation in Iraq and spoke to the Iraqi Prime Minister designate, Dr Haider Al-Abadi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Australian PM Tony Abbott

    Foreign Secretary and Australian Prime Minister discuss Ukraine and Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of Iraqi PM Designate

    Philip Hammond welcomes Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.

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

  • Joint statement on the resumption of hostilities in the Gaza strip

    Joint statement issued by Philip Hammond, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Laurent Fabius, Foreign Minister of France and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany.

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

  • Aircraft carrying UK aid on their way to help Iraqis

    RAF Hercules C130s are getting desperately needed aid to Iraq.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq

    The Foreign Secretary chaired a further meeting of COBR to discuss the situation in Iraq and the UK's response.

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

  • UK to send NHS medics to help those injured by Gaza crisis

    UK to send NHS medics to provide urgent expert health care to children and other vulnerable people injured by the crisis in Gaza.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to reports of Russian military vehicles in Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary has urged Russia to halt the flow of arms and avoid provocative actions in eastern Ukraine.

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

  • David Cameron statement on Iraq

    PM: "I am extremely concerned by the appalling situation in Iraq and the desperate situation facing hundreds of thousands of Iraqis."

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