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  • Royal Navy directs anti-terror sweep

    Two dozen Royal Navy personnel have overseen a concerted effort to tackle terrorism and piracy in the seas east of Suez.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council in a Written Ministerial Statement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern about reports of violence in Cairo

    "We urge all parties to resolve their differences through a process of dialogue which allows all voices to be heard."

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

  • Afghanistan medals parade for King's Royal Hussars

    Soldiers from the King's Royal Hussars have received their Afghanistan campaign medals from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

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

  • UK and Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

    The Joint Ministerial Council on the 4-5 December brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK Ministers to work together on several issues including strengthening economies and the environment.

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

  • Royal Engineers squadron receives Firmin Sword of Peace

    Soldiers of 64 Works Group Royal Engineers have received the Firmin Sword of Peace at a civic reception held in their honour in Nottingham.

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

  • UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group Communiqué

    The steering group aim to strengthen ties between the UK and Kuwait, they discussed issues including trade and investment and defence and security.

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

  • Paras drop into Spain to train for future operations

    Soldiers from the Parachute Regiment are on a joint military exercise in Spain training for the threat of future conflicts around the world.

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

  • Navy head visits Royal Marines in Afghanistan

    The First Sea Lord has visited Royal Marines of 40 Commando at their central Helmand base in Afghanistan.

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

  • UK – Mongolia Round Table discussions held in London

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire met the Mongolian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for discussions on defence reform and trade links

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

  • Foreign Office Minister summons Israeli Ambassador to express deep concern about settlement policy

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt: “Israeli Government has not heeded the calls that we and others had made for Israel to avoid reacting to the UN General Assembly resolution in a way that undermines the Palestinian Authority or a …

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

  • Family, friends and public welcome soldiers home from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from three Army regiments have all taken part in homecoming parades in recent days, cheered on by friends, family and the public.

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

  • Foreign Secretary extremely concerned at proposed new housing settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented that these plans undermine Israel's international reputation and has strongly advised the Israeli Government to reverse its decision.

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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

  • RAF hails historic growth

    Personnel from RAF stations Coningsby and Waddington have brought back moustaches for 'Movember', and raised vital funds for men's cancer.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague and the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister chaired the inaugural meeting of the UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group.

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

  • MSSG exercise looks at conflict prevention

    Members of the Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) have completed a two-week exercise in Kenya to test a new concept in upstream conflict prevention.

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

  • The Foreign Secretary has welcomed the overwhelming support for the UN resolution on the human rights situation in Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "The widespread and systematic human rights violations being committed by the Syrian regime and its militia are absolutely appalling and deserve the strongest condemnation."

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

  • The Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans

    The Foreign Secretary and the Dutch Foreign Minister discussed the situation in Gaza, the broader Middle East Peace Process and Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the Palestinian resolution at the UN General Assembly

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on discussions that the Government has had with the Palestinian leadership, and how the Government intends to proceed regarding the Palestinian resolution at the UN.

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