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  • Address to 15th Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference 2012

    Speech by Sir Nick Harvey, Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • PM's closing remarks at NATO Summit Chicago

    Prime Minister's closing statement at Chicago Summit day two, focusing on Afghanistan.

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

  • Royal Navy Medic attends NATO Summit in Chicago as part of Ceremonial Party

    Heroic Royal Navy Medical Assistant Liam O'Grady, who saved four colleagues in Afghanistan in 2011, represents UK.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the "cowardly" attack in Sana'a on 21 May which has killed more than 90 people.

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

  • First Meeting of the UK-Jordan Strategic Economic Dialogue

    Representatives from the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Government of the United Kingdom met in London on 21 May 2012 for the first meeting of the UK-Jordan Strategic Economic Dialogue.

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

  • FCO Minister statement on bomb blast in Brindisi, Italy

    Minister for Europe David Lidington "our thoughts and sympathies are with the families".

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

  • St Helena: Mitchell meets Swindon 'Saints'

    International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell today met diaspora ‘Saints’ – people from St Helena who are currently living in the UK - in Swindon

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Afghanistan via Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about the UK's policy towards Afghanistan via Twitter ahead of discussions on Afghanistan at the NATO Summit in Chicago on 20-21 May,

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to new French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today spoke to the new French foreign minister, Laurent Fabius. He congratulated Mr Fabius on his appointment and wished him well in his new role.

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

  • New incinerator reduces ammo disposal costs in Afghanistan

    An incinerator to dispose of unserviceable small arms ammunition has been delivered to Afghanistan ahead of schedule and well under budget.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement to end hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners

    Foreign Secretary William Hague commended all sides for their role in finding a solution which prevents loss of life after Palestinian prisoners agreed to end their hunger strike.

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

  • ISAF Deputy Commander reflects on progress in Helmand

    Lieutenant General Adrian Bradshaw, Deputy Commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, here reflects on recent visits to Helmand and eastern Afghanistan, and gains made by ISAF over the pa…

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

  • RAF Police receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    Members of No 2 (Tactical) Police Squadron have received their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals after returning from Helmand province.

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

  • Final Helmand district in UK operational area enters transition process

    Nahr-e Saraj district in Helmand province, where British forces operate, has now entered the transition process whereby responsibility for security will be handed over to Afghan forces.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

    Speaking after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said as long as violence continued, the UK would continue to increase pressure on the regime.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes latest stage of transition in Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said today's announcement marked another significant development in the transition process from international to Afghan security lead.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on parliamentary elections in Algeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated the people of Algeria on the conduct of the elections and the progress they represent.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes withdrawal of South Sudan's forces from Abyei

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomed the news, saying it is vital that it is reciprocated by withdrawal of all Sudanese Armed Forces personnel from Abyei.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attacks in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks in Damascus on 10 May, which have killed at least 40 people.

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