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  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Mogadishu

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Somalia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary regrets departure of Palestinian Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary praises the contribution of Dr Salam Fayyad and urges a return to negotiations on a two-state solution.

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

  • Statement regarding Angela Merkel meeting with David Cameron

    On the EU, they agreed on the urgent need to make Europe more competitive and flexible and talked about ways to achieve this.

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

  • Wounded officer and medic who saved him both awarded MC

    A soldier who led an assault after being injured in an ambush, and the medic who saved his life, have both been awarded the Military Cross.

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

  • G8 support for Somalia

    G8 Foreign Ministers welcomed significant progress made in Somalia over the past 18 months on security, political transition and humanitarian conditions.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting statement

    The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.

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

  • G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague, Angelina Jolie and Zainab Hawa Bangura launch G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • UK announces additional funding to address conflict sexual violence

    At G8 Foreign Ministers’ meeting the UK announced further £10 million to tackle sexual violence in conflict & violence against women & girls

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

  • UK warship joins Kuwaiti forces in Gulf exercise

    A Royal Navy frigate has conducted a series of manoeuvres with Kuwaiti armed forces in the Gulf.

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

  • Soldier braved bullets for shot comrade

    A British soldier who dragged an injured comrade 20 metres across open ground while under enemy fire in Afghanistan has been honoured.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Japanese Foreign Minister to London

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has met Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida in the margins of the G8 Meeting.

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

  • International Development Minister Alan Duncan's speech at Ramallah Civil Society event

    Praising the role of civil society organisations and announcing new support to the Palestinian Authority.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Syrian opposition delegation

    Foreign Secretary meets delegation from Syrian National Coalition and Interim Government to discuss Syrian crisis and UK response.

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

  • 1st Mechanized Brigade takes over in Helmand

    The Army's 1st Mechanized Brigade has taken command of Task Force Helmand in southern Afghanistan marking the start of Operation Herrick 18.

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

  • HMS Kent helps strengthen Libya-UK relations

    Royal Navy frigate HMS Kent has visited Tripoli to enhance relations between Libya and the UK.

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

  • The future of Afghanistan

    Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has today responded to points made in a House of Commons Defence Select Committee report on Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Marines leave Afghanistan for last time

    The last full Royal Marines commando group to serve in Afghanistan on Operation Herrick is returning to the UK.

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

  • Gallantry award for soldier who rescued wounded comrade

    A soldier who risked his life in Afghanistan to rescue a wounded comrade during a ferocious ambush has been awarded a Mention in Despatches.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns violent clashes in Egypt

    Alistair Burt condemns violence outside Coptic Cathedral in Cairo, and calls on all parties in Egypt to respect freedom of religion.

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