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  • Kit movements run smoothly as Afghanistan drawdown continues

    As base closures and handovers continue in Helmand, the flow of equipment through Camp Bastion and out of Afghanistan is well underway.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan

    Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Azerbaijan.

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

  • Major Adam Foden awarded Distinguished Service Order

    The British Army officer who led the 'best prepared sub-unit in the brigade' during Operation Herrick 17 in Afghanistan has been honoured.

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

  • Quarterly statement on Afghanistan

    Speech by Justine Greening, the Secretary of State for International Development on the Government's progress in Afghanistan.

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

  • Nuclear talks between Iran and E3+3 to continue in November

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes positive approach by Iranians but underlines there is great deal of hard work ahead.

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

  • Royal Dragoon Guard receives Military Cross

    Corporal Oliver Bainbridge has been recognised for his brave actions after his patrol vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.

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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

  • Hillary Clinton awarded Chatham House Prize

    William Hague spoke about Hillary Clinton's remarkable contribution as an international stateswoman during the Chatham House award ceremony.

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

  • New Afghan battle school opens

    Afghan troops are enrolling in courses at a newly-launched battle school at Camp Shorabak in Helmand province.

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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

  • UK supports drawdown of MINUSTAH provided for in Resolution 2119

    UK Explanation of Vote delivered by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant on adoption of Resolution 2119 on MINUSTAH

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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

  • Desert Rats take the lead in Helmand

    7th Armoured Brigade has taken over as Task Force Helmand in Afghanistan, officially marking the start of Operation Herrick 19.

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

  • HMA John Jenkins addressed the MEA at the Opportunity Arabia Conference at Manchester

    The British Ambassador to Riyadh, John Jenkins, addressed the MEA at the Opportunity Arabia Conference at Manchester on October 4, 2013

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns abduction of Libyan PM

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the abduction of the Libyan Prime Minister in Tripoli this morning.

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

  • FCO Minister meets Oxfam campaigners to discuss Syria

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Hugh Robertson today met with campaigners from Oxfam to discuss shared concerns about the conflict in Syria.

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

  • Military Cross for Gurkha hero

    A Gurkha soldier who ferociously fought off 2 insurgents attacking his patrol base in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 8 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on HS2, housing, press regulation, the reshuffle and Afghanistan.

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

  • Asset Recovery and the G8 Deauville Partnership with Arab Countries in Transition

    The UK's G8 is committed to support 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