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  • Foreign Secretary press conference with French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed Egypt and Syria with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on 21 August 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Middle East with Turkey’s Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary and Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoğlu met today in London to explore further cooperation on Middle East stability.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at reports of chemical attack in Syria

    Foreign Secretary calls on Syrian Government to allow immediate access for the UN team investigating allegations of chemical weapons use.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 19 August 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Gibraltar, David Miranda, lobbying, the Prince of Wales, fracking, families, Scotland and drugs.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague on the situation in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemns violence and underlines the Government’s support for the Egyptian people.

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

  • Task Force Helmand HQ leaves Lashkar Gah

    The headquarters of UK military forces in Afghanistan has moved from Lashkar Gah to Camp Bastion in an early morning helicopter operation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to Egyptian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for end to violence and a return to dialogue in Egypt.

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

  • Gibraltar border: Prime Minister calls President Barroso

    The PM phoned President Barroso earlier today to raise his concerns about the situation at the Spain-Gibraltar border.

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

  • Alistair Burt: Terror and extremism have no place in Lebanon

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned tonight’s car bombing in Beirut and extended condolences to all those affected.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned over escalating violence in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is deeply concerned at the escalating violence in Egypt and condemns the use of force in clearing protestors.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister deeply concerned at planned Gaza executions

    Alistair Burt expresses deep concern at planned prisoner executions in Gaza and reiterates UK opposition to death penalty.

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

  • FCO encourages parties to focus on resumption of Middle East Peace Process negotiations

    UK urges parties to focus on resumption of negotiations and avoid steps that undermine efforts towards a negotiated two-state solution.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Iraq attacks

    Following yesterday’s attacks in Iraq, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt called for leaders to work together for stability.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement announcement

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns Israeli settlement announcement and calls for focus on negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague announces visit to Sweden

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague will visit Sweden on 28-29 August, at the invitation of Sweden’s Foreign Minister Bildt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls Spanish Foreign Minister Garcia-Margallo

    William Hague and Spanish Foreign Minister confirm commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the dispute at the Spain/Gibraltar border.

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

  • UK concerned about Israeli settlements, supports peace process

    The FCO Director General for Political Affairs, Simon Gass reiterated the UK’s strong support for US efforts on the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Gibraltar border: Prime Minister's phone call to Spanish PM

    Prime Minister David Cameron has called the Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy to raise his concerns about the situation at the Gibraltan border.

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

  • UK does not accept that Argentina has any legitimate claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

    The UK Ambassador to the UN, Mark Lyall Grant, responded to statements about the Falklands during a UN Security Council Debate.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reiterates commitment to Gibraltar

    William Hague today spoke to Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, and reiterated the UK’s commitment to the people of Gibraltar.

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