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  • British forces help Afghans repair roads in Nad 'Ali

    British forces have been assisting Afghans in Nad 'Ali to repair local roads that are vital to local commerce, helping to build confidence in the Afghan Government and increase stability.

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

  • UK Foreign Secretary William Hague arrives in Pakistan

    The UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague arrived in Islamabad earlier today, Tuesday 12 June.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister encourages further reform in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has concluded a visit to Bahrain, where he met senior Bahraini Government officials.

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

  • Forthcoming elections will be a crucial milestone in Pakistan’s democratic history

    The UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague this afternoon held a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Khar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

  • UNSC resolution keeps Yemen top of the international community's agenda

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments on the UN Security Council unanimously passing Resolution 2051.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement announces elections in the Turks and Caicos Islands

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on forthcoming elections in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Ministers welcome Falkland Islands Government referendum announcement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne today welcomed the announcement by the Falklands Islands government of a referendum on the islands' political future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to Parliament on the crisis in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This freedom is not only the legitimate right of all the peoples of the region, it is the foundation of lasting peace, stability and prosperity."

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

  • UK soldiers hand over Nad 'Ali patrol base to Afghan Police

    Members of 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment ('The Vikings') have handed over control of Patrol Base Silab in Nad 'Ali to the Afghan security forces.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "International unity" needed on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed by Dermot Murnaghan on Sky News today on Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israel’s settlement announcement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned Israel’s announcement authorising new settlement units across the West Bank and urges the Israeli Government to change its approach.

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

  • Multinational headquarters prepares for global mission

    Personnel from the Gloucestershire-based Allied Rapid Reaction Corps headquarters have been preparing for a 12-month posting as NATO's Response Force. Report by Richard Long.

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

  • On the cusp of durable success in Helmand

    Recently returned from Helmand, Brigadier Patrick Sanders says the years of effort and sacrifice are producing results.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls on Syria to implement the Annan plan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the Annan plan has failed so far, but is not dead and all hope for it is not lost.

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

  • Diamond welcome for troops back from Afghanistan

    Soldiers who fly and maintain the Army's Apache attack helicopters have been presented with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal on their return from operations in Afghanistan.

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

  • Prince William qualifies as Search and Rescue Operational Captain

    Prince William has passed the tests that now see him qualified as a Search and Rescue Operational Captain.

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

  • Royal Engineers honoured for their work in Afghanistan

    Royal Engineers who have been helping to build a more secure Afghanistan have received their richly deserved 'Herrick' campaign medals at Chetwynd Barracks in Nottinghamshire.

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

  • FCO comment following verdict of trials of former President Mubarak

    “Egyptians understandably wish to establish responsibility for the killings of unarmed protestors during the revolution in Egypt, to end the culture of impunity and to strengthen the rule of law."

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

  • Soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a soldier from 3rd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment was killed in Afghanistan today, 3 June 2012.

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

  • Rescue of hostages held in Afghanistan

    British aid worker Helen Johnston was rescued last night along with a Kenyan aid worker and two Afghan aid workers following their abduction on 22 May.

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