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  • 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

  • FCO Minister welcomes peaceful conduct of elections in Jordan

    Minister Alistair Burt welcomes Parliamentary elections, and pledges continued UK assistance in strengthening Jordan’s democracy.

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

  • UK and UAE strengthen ties during Taskforce meeting

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt hosted UK-UAE talks in London on 24 January.

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

  • Communiqué: UK-UAE Taskforce meeting

    The ninth meeting of the UK-UAE Taskforce was hosted by Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt on 24 January in London.

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Update by the Prime Minister about Algeria

    Transcript of Prime Minister's interview on 20 January 2013: "I spoke to the Algerian prime minister yesterday, and it is now clear that this appalling terrorist incident in Algeria is now over."

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

  • Statement on situation on Algeria

    Prime Minister David Cameron has given his reaction to the situation in Algeria.

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

  • Prime Minister's statement on the hostage situation in Algeria

    David Cameron's response to the Algerian hostage crisis.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister updates on Algerian hostage crisis

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt: We're pressing Algerian authorities to have access to UK nationals who are at the site so we can support them.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Mali

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has confirmed he will attend a Foreign Affairs Council meeting today to discuss the situation in Mali.

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

  • Transcript of the Prime Minister's statement about Algeria

    Transcript of a statement given by David Cameron on 17 January 2013.

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