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  • Head of the Libyan National Transitional Council visits UK

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Chairman of the Libyan Interim National Transitional Council (NTC) Mustafa Abdul Jalil in London today.

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

  • The Arab Spring: Freedoms and dignity, not guns and hatred

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said Al Qaeda "remains a threat to us all" in an article for Al Arabiya.

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

  • "I urge the Yemeni authorities to demonstrate their commitment to an orderly and peaceful transition"

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed rising violence when he met UN Special Envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar today in London.

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

  • Afghan Army recruits take oath of allegiance on Helmand training course

    Hundreds of new Afghan National Army (ANA) recruits, or 'warriors', have sworn loyalty and allegiance at their new training centre in Helmand province.

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

  • PM meets King Abdullah II of Jordan

    Prime Minister David Cameron met King Abdullah II Bin al-Hussein of Jordan this afternoon, accompanied by the Foreign Secretary and the Jordanian Foreign Minister, Nasser Judeh.

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

  • Prime Minister holds talks with Libyan NTC chairman

    Prime Minister David Cameron has today held talks with Mustafa Abdul Jalil, chairman of the Libyan Interim National Transitional Council (NTC).

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

  • Statement between the PM and the Chairman of the Libyan NTC

    A transcript of a statement given by Prime Minister David Cameron and Mustafa Abdul Jalil, chairman of the Libyan Interim National Transitional Council (NTC) on Thursday 12 May, 2011.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 12 May 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: King of Jordon, Libya, Iraq Inquiry, Madeleine McCann and expenses.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 12 May 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: David Laws, Afghanistan, FIFA, Policing and Crime Bill and Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions on those responsible for Syrian violence

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on EU’s political agreement to impose travel bans and asset freezes on 14 individuals in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments as UN humanitarian organisations are denied access to parts of Syria

    "I call upon the Syrian Government to allow UN humanitarian organisations to undertake assessments of the situation across Syria without delay" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Maltese Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in the Middle East and Libya as well as the EU during his meeting with Maltese Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi on 10 May.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: “For the first time in decades our diplomatic reach will be extended not reduced”

    Today the Foreign Secretary announced to Parliament a new strategic shift for the FCO’s overseas network that will extend the FCO’s global reach and strengthen its influence with the 21st century’s rising powers.

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

  • Paratroopers return from Afghanistan

    Soldiers from Colchester-based B Company of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) returned from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan today to a rapturous reception from their families.

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

  • Forecasting the weather for the RAF in Libya and Afghanistan

    As the RAF fights in both Afghanistan and Libya, military chiefs are turning to meteorologists to help them plan and execute crucial operations.

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

  • 3,000 Afghan Police recruits now graduated from UK-run training centre

    The first Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) Officers have graduated from the British-run Regional Training Centre (South West) [RTC(SW)] in Helmand province, which has now passed out its 3,000th recruit.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Irish Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague underlined the UK’s strong relationship with Ireland when he met Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore today.

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

  • Massive drugs seizure in Helmand by Afghan and UK forces

    More than 700 kilograms of dry opium has been seized by Afghan forces working alongside British troops in Helmand province.

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

  • British soldiers take on local Helmand cricket club

    The match was the brainchild of Lance Sergeant Richard Wooderson who is part of the Military Stabilisation Support Team (MSST) working in the…

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

  • British soldier sets up boxing club for Afghan youngsters

    A British soldier who serves with the Joint Support Unit at Camp Souter, the main ISAF base in the Afghan capital Kabul, has set up a boxing club for Afghan youngsters.

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