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  • 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

  • Afghanistan operational air update 31 December

    RAF, Royal Navy and Army Air Corps personnel conducted numerous missions across southern Afghanistan from 18-31 December 2011. Here follows an operational update.

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

  • Royal Gibraltar Regiment playing its part in Afghanistan

    Members of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment are currently augmenting other units in Afghanistan and playing an important part in operations while other soldiers from the regiment have recently been training for potential deploym…

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

  • The 'unstoppable' peace process in Nad 'Ali

    As Nad 'Ali looks to a brighter future, Tristan Kelly reports from the former Taliban stronghold.

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

  • PM's call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

    The Prime Minister has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the mutual challenges facing them in 2012.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes FAC report on piracy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Foreign Affairs Committee (FAC) report "Piracy off the Coast of Somalia".

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bombings in Baghdad and Nasiriya

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt gave a statement on the attack on Shia pilgrims in Nasiriya and the bombings in Baghdad today.

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

  • Apache strikes senior Taliban commander

    Soldiers from D Company, 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES), and their partners from the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have been taking…

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

  • Royal Engineers earn time with newborn babies after busy Helmand tour

    The Royal Engineers from 63 Works Group, part of 170 (Infrastructure Support) Engineer Group, were part of a 58-strong team including civil,…

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes meeting of Palestinian and Israeli negotiators in Jordan

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt calls on both sides to show the political leadership needed to break the current impasse.

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

  • Bulletproof balls deliver fuel to front line

    Giant sacks, specially designed to transport fuel by air to the front line, have been delivered to troops in Afghanistan.

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