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  • IN PICTURES: Falklands veteran meets Argentine pilot he shot down 30 years ago

    A Royal Navy veteran from the Falklands War has completed an extraordinary journey to meet the Argentine pilot he thought he had shot down and killed during the 1982 conflict.

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

  • Transcript: PM and President Mahmoud Abbas speech

    PM "Britain and the Palestinian Authority have very good and strong relations."

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

  • "Freedom is still flowering in the Arab Spring"

    Marking the first anniversary of the Arab Spring, Foreign Secretary William Hague has written about developments in an article published today.

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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 comments on Tunisia - one year on from Ben Ali's departure

    Speaking ahead of the anniversary of the fall of the Ben Ali regime, Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement.

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

  • Transcript of interview during visit to Saudi Arabia

    A transcript of interview with the Prime Minister during his visit to Saudi Arabia 13th January 2012.

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

  • Afghan children enjoy Open Day at Kandahar Airfield

    Hundreds of Afghan schoolchildren met RAF personnel at an Open Day held by the Afghan Air Force at Kandahar Airfield.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by death of civilians and journalist in Homs

    "These deaths highlight once again the terrible price being paid by the people of Homs, as well as the courage of journalists who take great personal risks to bring to light what is happening to the people of Syria.&quo…

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

  • Military advisers fine tune front line kit

    Ensuring that cutting-edge equipment is at the disposal of soldiers is essential to the British Army’s success. It is for this reason that …

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

  • Sea King returns to duties after 18-month reconstruction

    After 18 months of reconstruction Sea King helicopter ZA298, from the Commando Helicopter Force, that was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) in Afghanistan, has returned to front line duties with 846 Naval Air Squadron.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reiterates the importance of increasing pressure on Iran

    Speaking at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, the Minister for the Middle East emphasised the importance of standing together to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.

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

  • FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt meets Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon

    Ministers met to discuss developments in region as well as key elements of the bilateral relationship.

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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 Falkland Islands

    Foreign Secretary William Hague responds to statements made in South America regarding the Falkland Islands.

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

  • The UK, Israel and the region in 2012

    A speech at Bar-Ilan University by the Hon Alistair Burt MP

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

  • YORKS soldiers on patrol in Helmand

    Nearly 500 members of 1 YORKS arrived in Helmand at the beginning of October 2011 for a six-month deployment in support of 20th Armoured Brigade…

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

  • Foreign Secretary disappointed by Iran’s provocative enrichment

    "We call on Iran to stop immediately the production of 20% uranium and to engage seriously with the E3+3 about the international community’s concerns."

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

  • Statistical firepower in Helmand

    Modern war is fought with information as well as bullets and few in Afghanistan are in possession of as much statistical firepower as Charlie…

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

  • New Afghan Army Counter-IED Team demonstrates skills

    The Afghan National Army's (ANA's) newly-formed Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Team recently demonstrated their proficiency in front of the ANA's 3/215 Brigade Commander, General Sherin Shah, and Tas…

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

  • South Africa: Centenary of the African National Congress

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends congratulations to South African Minister for Foreign Affairs

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

  • FCO Minister for the Middle East visits Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    Alistair Burt: 'During my visit I will be encouraging both sides to seize this opportunity and make real progress towards a negotiated two-state solution.'

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