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  • Foreign Secretary marks second anniversary of Egyptian revolution

    The Foreign Secretary notes the momentous change underway in Egypt and signals the UK’s commitment to help strengthen democracy.

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

  • Top Afghan commander helps prepare UK forces for deployment

    The commander of Afghan troops who work alongside British forces to provide security in Helmand province has visited the UK to help our troops prepare for deployment to the area.

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

  • Baghdad Visa Centre now open

    UK Trade Minister and Iraqi Foreign Minister open new Visa Centre in Baghdad.

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

  • Minister for Africa meets Foreign Minister for Mali

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds met Malian Foreign Minister Tieman Hubert Coulibaly at the African Union Summit today.

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

  • Afghan forces take the lead in British-supported operation in Helmand

    British-trained Afghan forces have demonstrated their expanding capability by successfully leading a large and complex operation to build a bridge over the Nahr-e Saraj canal in Afghanistan's Helmand province.

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

  • Sudan: Darfur still suffering ten years after conflict began

    Almost a third of the population of Darfur are still relying on food aid for survival ten years on from the beginning of the region’s conflict, International Development Minister, Lynne Featherstone, has said during a visit …

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 24 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the IMF, Libya and the voting age

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

  • Press briefing - morning 24 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on tax, horsemeat and counter-terrorism

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

  • UK welcomes Bahrain’s renewed commitment to national dialogue

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt encourages all sides to seize this opportunity for genuine dialogue.

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

  • Meeting with Emir of Qatar

    The Prime Minister met the Emir of Qatar, accompanied by the Qatari Prime Minister, in Downing Street on Tuesday 22 January 2013.

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

  • FCO Minister discusses prosperity and security with Moroccan Minister-Delegate

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt and Moroccan Minister-Delegate Youssef Amrani reaffirm strong bilateral relationship between the UK and Morocco.

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

  • UK to host Friends of Yemen meeting in March

    Foreign Secretary William Hague looks to meeting in London for progress on political transition in Yemen.

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

  • Government publishes Afghanistan progress report

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during November and December 2012.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon 22 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Spending Review, the economy and North Africa.

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

  • Prince Harry completes tour of duty in Afghanistan

    Captain Wales leaves Afghanistan after a successful tour as an Apache pilot.

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

  • International efforts to tackle piracy given a boost

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has set out how the FCO’s maritime security programme funds will be spent this financial year.

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

  • Strengthening environmental protection for South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds welcomes additional measures to safeguard Marine Protected Areas.

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

  • UK to allocate further funding for work against piracy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has announced a new package of support worth £2.25m to help fight international piracy.

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

  • International action against piracy

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken about the UK's contribution to international efforts against piracy.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 21 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Europe, Algeria and Mali, and the PAC report on Andrew Mitchell.

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