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  • Foreign Secretary video message to mark Nowruz

    William Hague sends his best wishes to those celebrating Nowruz and underlines the UK’s commitment to improving relations with Iran.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire Twitter Q&A on Sri Lanka

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on Sri Lanka live via Twitter on 24 March.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes African Union Mission operations in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds welcomes the recent offensive by the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

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

  • "2014 is a year full of opportunity for Afghanistan"

    Statement by UK Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, at the Security Council Quarterly Debate on Afghanistan

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

  • Afghanistan experience

    Operational lessons learnt in Afghanistan have made the British Army a more effective fighting force.

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

  • British forces achieve base closure milestone in Afghanistan

    UK forces have now closed or handed over to Afghan forces all but 2 of their bases in Helmand province.

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

  • UK pledges redoubled efforts to end the Syrian conflict and alleviate humanitarian suffering

    William Hague and Justine Greening issue joint statement ahead of third anniversary of the start of the Syria conflict on Saturday 15 March.

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

  • David Cameron and Shimon Peres press conference

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Israeli President Shimon Peres gave a joint press conference in Jerusalem.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Pakistan’s National Security and Foreign Affairs Adviser

    Adviser Sartaj Aziz and Foreign Secretary William Hague met today to further the strategic relations between Pakistan and the UK, which underpins the enduring partnership between both countries.

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

  • David Cameron and Mahmoud Abbas press conference

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gave a joint press conference in Jerusalem.

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

  • David Cameron and Benjamin Netanyahu press conference

    The Prime Minister held a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, during his visit to Israel.

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

  • David Cameron’s speech to the Knesset in Israel

    The Prime Minister gave a speech at the Knesset on a visit to Israel in March 2014.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reaffirms close partnership with Morocco

    Foreign Office Minister ends first official visit to Morocco, highlighting strong partnership and support for reform process.

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

  • PM leads business delegation to Israel and the Palestinian territories

    The 2 day visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories is focused on the opportunities that peace would bring.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Morocco

    Foreign Office Minister visits Morocco and signals strong support for Morocco’s reform process.

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

  • Minister for Africa expresses deep concern at violence in Darfur

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, calls for unhindered access for UN and humanitarian agencies following escalation of violence in Darfur.

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

  • Minister for Africa updates Parliament on Diego Garcia

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds updated Parliament on work to protect the environment of the British Indian Ocean Territory

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report on Human Rights abuses in Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report showing Assad regime has primary responsibility for Syrian people’s suffering.

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

  • FCO Minister for Middle East condemns bombing in Bahrain

    Hugh Robertson condemns bomb attack that killed three policemen in Bahrain and urges constructive dialogue

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

  • Afghanistan monthly progress report for January 2014

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for January 2014.

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