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  • Injured soldier gets key to new home

    A soldier who lost both legs and his right arm in an explosion while serving in Afghanistan has been presented with the key to his newly-adapted home.

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

  • Minister for Africa meets Kenyan Foreign Minister

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham discussed strengthening commercial ties between the UK and Kenya in his meeting with the country's Foreign Minister on 2 August.

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

  • Foreign Secretary commends efforts of Joint Special Envoy on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke after the announcement that the Joint UN-Arab League Special Envoy for Syria Kofi Annan is not renewing his mandate.

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

  • Royal Navy bomb disposal expert awarded for efforts in Afghanistan

    A Royal Navy bomb disposal expert has been officially commended for his outstanding work training the Afghan National Army (ANA) to deal with deadly improvised explosive devices.

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

  • Minehunters protect drifting ship in pirate waters

    While Royal Navy warships protect the London Olympics, others have rushed to prevent a pirate attack in the Middle East.

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

  • UK and Switzerland reinforce their close bilateral relationship

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Switzerland's Federal Councillor for Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter in London on 1 August.

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

  • Combating illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed the UK's role in helping African coastal states build capacity to fight illegal fishing.

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

  • Syrian Chargé D’Affaires in London resigns

    The Syrian Chargé d’Affaires, Mr Khaled al-Ayoubi, has informed the Foreign and Commonwealth Office today that he has left his post in the Syrian Embassy in London.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East meets Prince Faisal of Jordan

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes Prince Faisal of Jordan and discusses the situation in Syria.

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

  • Relations between the UK and Turks & Caicos Islands

    Minister for the Overseas Territories met Dr Rufus Ewing, leader of the Progressive National Party of the Turks and Caicos Islands on 30 July.

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

  • David Cameron welcomes Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan

    The PMs discussed the strong trade and investment links between both countries and the fact that they were on track to meet the 2015 trade target.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Brunei Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met Pehin Hazair, Brunei Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport on 28 July.

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

  • Minister celebrates Ramadan with British Muslims and Islamic Relief

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt and Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell attended an Iftar event organised by Islamic Relief on 26 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Syrian assault on Aleppo is unacceptable escalation of conflict

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after reports that the Assad regime is amassing troops around the city of Aleppo.

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

  • Olympic Truce: a source of optimism and inspiration in a troubled world

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at an event attended by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon celebrating the Olympic Truce.

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

  • Djibouti: a valued partner for the UK

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has held a meeting with Prime Minister Dileita Mohamed Dileita of Djibouti.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister meets Palestinian Prime Minister Fayyad

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today met Palestinian Prime Minister, Dr Salam Fayyad.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Prime Minister of Kosovo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the bilateral relationship and key reforms with Kosovo's Prime Minister Hashim Thaci on 26 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Lebanese Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The UK strongly supports a stable, peaceful and prosperous future for Lebanon."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes appointment of new Egyptian Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the appointment as an important milestone in Egypt's transition to full civilian, democratic rule.

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