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  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli and Palestinian leaders

    Philip Hammond deeply concerned by Gaza crisis; urges continued efforts towards ceasefire.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Gaza Human Rights resolution will not aid peace process

    Philip Hammond says UN Human Rights Council resolution will not help achieve ceasefire and is fundamentally unbalanced.

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

  • Middle East Minister welcomes Syria sanctions

    Tobias Ellwood welcomes new penalties against Assad allies.

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

  • "The situation across the Middle East gives us all cause for grave concern"

    Statement by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant to the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East

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

  • New UK support for civilians caught up in Gaza violence

    In response to continuing violence in Gaza, the UK is providing emergency support to help tens of thousands of Palestinians.

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

  • Prime Minister's statement on Ukraine and Gaza

    The Prime Minister updated the House of Commons on the flight MH17 disaster, Ukraine and Gaza.

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

  • Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for April 2014

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament with the progress report on developments in Afghanistan since November 2010.

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

  • Afghanistan Monthly Progress Report for June 2014

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has updated Parliament with the progress report on developments in Afghanistan since November 2010.

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

  • PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu

    The Prime Minister spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this evening (20 July) about the situation in Israel and Gaza.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Tunisia

    Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Tunisia and offers condolences to the victims and their families.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for enduring ceasefire in Gaza

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond calls for lasting ceasefire in Gaza and highlights need to address underlying causes of the conflict.

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

  • FCO summons Spanish Ambassador over Spanish Navy activity off Gibraltar

    FCO has summoned the Spanish Ambassador to the UK to underline serious concern at the activity of a Spanish Navy vessel in international waters off Gibraltar yesterday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Egyptian ceasefire initiative in Gaza and Israel

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond urges parties in Gaza and Israel to take this opportunity to end hostilities.

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

  • UK receives Syrian chemicals for destruction

    Industrial grade chemicals, intended by Syria for the production of chemical weapons, are being unloaded at Marchwood Port in Hampshire.

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

  • Alleged Serious and Significant Offences (Diplomatic Immunity): 2013

    Mark Simmonds updated Parliament on serious and significant offences allegedly committed by people entitled to diplomatic immunity.

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

  • "This is a strong resolution that is practical, operational, and will save millions of people’s lives"

    Explanation Of Vote by UK Ambassador Lyall Grant to the Security Council meeting on adoption of Resolution 2165 on Syria

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN vote to help over 1.3 million Syrians

    Foreign Secretary welcomes vote to end Assad stranglehold over Syrian aid routes.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Gaza

    The Foreign Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons today, 14 July, on the UK response to the Gaza crisis and the need for a ceasefire.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict: Next Steps

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament with the next steps in the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative.

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

  • PM call with President Obama

    David Cameron spoke to President Obama on 13 July 2014 on the situation in eastern Ukraine and developments in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq.

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