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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes changes to EU sanctions on Syria

    Changes to EU sanctions on Syria will allow supply of a greater range of equipment to help protect civilian life.

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

  • Assad regime bears overwhelming responsibility for Human Rights violations in Syria

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague, welcomes Commission of Inquiry report and calls for accountability in Syria

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks second anniversary of Libyan revolution

    "We will stand by them today as they build a new state" - William Hague marks the second anniversary of the Libyan Revolution.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 12 February 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Leveson, horsemeat, Back to Work and Mali.

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

  • Statement on President Goodluck Jonathan meeting with PM

    Leaders discussed key growth sectors, including oil and gas and ensuring maximum investment from other countries in Nigeria's energy sector.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Guatemala’s positive engagement at the UN

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has hosted Guatemala’s new Foreign Minister, Fernando Carrera, today in London.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns bomb attacks in Iraq

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt has condemned today's attacks and called on the country’s leaders to work together towards stability and security for all Iraqi people.

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

  • Financial support for Yemen

    To date, the Friends of Yemen have provided a total of $7.8bn to support the Yemeni transition process and tackle the humanitarian crisis.

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

  • Friends of Yemen: questions and answers

    More information about the Friends of Yemen and aims for the meeting on 7 March in London.

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

  • Press briefing - morning 31 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on defence spending, Mali, police numbers and Europe

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 31 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya, Mali, defence spending and the EU.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    The Foreign Secretary will attend the Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Office Minister David Lidington the General Affairs Council.

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

  • British forces to support military training mission to Mali

    The UK is to support the EU military training mission to Mali by providing up to 40 British personnel either in a headquarters or training team role.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 29 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Mali and childcare

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

  • Press briefing - morning 29 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Mali, boundary changes and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes announcement of National Dialogue in Yemen

    Foreign Office Minister welcomes the announcement of the National Dialogue in Yemen, a crucial stage in Yemen’s political transition.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 28 January 2013

    Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on Mali, a regional Cabinet meeting and the Dilnot report on care for the elderly

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

  • Press briefing - morning 28 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on immigration, Mali and councils

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

  • FCO Minister calls for restraint in Iraqi clashes

    Minister for Middle East Alistair Burt comments on clashes between protesters and the Iraqi army

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

  • FCO Minister condemns Egyptian violence in strongest terms

    Minister Alistair Burt regrets deaths, and calls for all sides in Egyptian protests to exercise maximum restraint

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