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  • 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

  • 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

  • Foreign Secretary to appoint non-resident Chargé d’affaires to Iran

    UK and Iran agree steps to improve bilateral relations.

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

  • UK deeply concerned by large-scale violence in Egypt

    UK concerned by violence in Egypt and emphasises the need for an inclusive political process.

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

  • First ever legislative elections in Guinea

    UK welcomes first ever democratic legislative elections in Guinea, which are a big step forward in Guinea’s democratic development.

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

  • British Government condemns bomb attacks in Iraq

    British Government condemns the increasing violence in Iraq and highlights support for efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice

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

  • UK watching court ruling on Muslim Brotherhood closely

    British Government notes developments in Egypt and calls for an inclusive political system and respect for freedom of expression

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

  • Foreign Secretary addresses inaugural International Support Group for Lebanon

    Foreign Secretary: new International Support Group shows int’l community shares vital interest in supporting Lebanon’s hard-won peace.

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

  • Nick Clegg pledges £100 million aid for Syria

    New support from the British people brings UK total to £500 million, the country's largest ever response to a humanitarian crisis.

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

  • Nick Clegg’s meeting with US Vice President Biden

    The Deputy Prime Minister met with Vice President Biden in Washington DC ahead of attending the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • United Nations General Assembly 68

    Updates from the UK delegation to the 68th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • PM meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key

    The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key to Downing Street today.

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

  • PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen

    The Prime Minister welcomed the NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, to Downing Street today.

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

  • PM meeting with Prime Minister Zeidan

    David Cameron met with Prime Minister Zeidan of Libya to discuss security and business opportunities, among other issues.

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

  • UK welcomes report on use of chemical weapons in Syria

    Foreign Secretary says all parties should acknowledge findings of UN inspectors’ report on use of chemical weapons in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks on Syria at press conference in Paris

    Foreign Secretary says UK, US and France united in supporting UN resolution to enshrine Syria’s responsibility to hand over chemical weapons.

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

  • FCO Minister opens Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    Alistair Burt spoke about the Deauville Partnership's priority: supporting governments of countries in transition address economic pressures.

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

  • UK welcomes US-Russia agreement on Syrian chemical weapons

    Foreign Secretary welcomes framework agreement on Syria chemical weapons. Onus now on Assad regime to comply with the agreement in full.

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

  • G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference

    As part of the UK's G8 Presidency, Britain hosted the G8 Deauville Partnership Investment Conference in London on Monday, 16 September, 2013

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by attacks on Libyan Government buildings

    Alistair Burt deplores bomb attacks in Libya and reiterates UK support to Libyan Government and people in tackling insecurity.

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