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  • British soldiers intercept drugs in Afghanistan

    Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment have intercepted more than 200 kilos of hashish in Helmand province.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to Parliament on Ukraine, Syria and Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the situation in Ukraine and Syria and relations with Iran.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses Lebanon’s economic challenges with Central Bank Governor

    Hugh Robertson congratulates Central Bank Governor Salameh on his achievements in safeguarding Lebanon’s economy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN Resolution on aid to Syria

    William Hague says UN Resolution will help ensure vital humanitarian aid reaches millions of Syrians.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns ceasefire violation in South Sudan

    Mark Simmonds condemns recent fighting in Malakal as a serious violation of the Cessation of Hostilities.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns terrorist attack in Beirut

    Hugh Robertson condemns terrorist attack in Beirut and says such attacks cannot be allowed to destabilise Lebanon.

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

  • Egypt travel advice update

    Foreign Office advise against all but essential travel to South Sinai in Egypt except for within the Sharm el Sheikh resort areas.

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

  • The Prime Minister’s meeting with the King of Jordan

    David Cameron met with the King of Jordan earlier today (18 February).

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

  • FCO Minister visits Tunisia

    FCO Minister, Hugh Robertson, visits Tunisia, welcomes progress and pledges continued UK support for the democratic transition.

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

  • UK voices support to Prime Minister Salam's new government

    British Ambassador passes message of support to Prime Minister Salam from UK Prime Minister David Cameron

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks third anniversary of Libyan Revolution

    William Hague marks anniversary of Libyan Revolution: “I pay tribute to those Libyans who paid the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of freedom”

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new Lebanese Government

    Foreign Secretary congratulates Prime Minister Tamam Salam on announcement of new Lebanese government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at lack of progress in Syria talks

    The Foreign Secretary has described the failure to establish a new round of Geneva talks as a 'serious setback'.

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

  • Foreign Secretary extends CITES to Anguilla

    As part of its commitment to defeating the illegal wildlife trade, the Foreign Office has extended CITES to another Overseas Territory.

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

  • Decisive action agreed on illegal wildlife trade

    The Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference, held today in London, has agreed key actions to stamp out the illegal wildlife trade.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

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

  • Canada-UK Joint Declaration Refreshed

    Foreign Secretary & Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister take part in second annual meeting to review & refresh the Canada-UK Joint Declaration.

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

  • Central African Republic

    Foreign Office Minister, Mark Simmonds, has updated Parliament on the situation in Central African Republic and UK efforts to help resolve the conflict.

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

  • Statement on Afghanistan

    The Secretary of State for Defence has delivered a quarterly oral statement on Afghanistan to the House of Commons.

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

  • Hugo Swire visits the Falkland Islands

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Hugo Swire will pay his first visit to the Falkland Islands from 10-14 February.

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