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  • Foreign Secretary announces assistance to the National Transitional Council in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announced assistance to the National Transitional Council in Libya, and the expansion of the UK diplomatic team in Benghazi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague called for security forces to exercise restraint, and to respect the Syrian people's right to protest.

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

  • 2011 'crucial to the future of Afghanistan'

    The importance of 2011 to Afghanistan's future was highlighted by representatives of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Ministry of Defence, and Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), at a press conference…

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

  • Defence Secretary in Cyprus as 2 LANCS receives Afghanistan medals

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has visited the soldiers of 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (2 LANCS) as they receive their Afghanistan medals in Cyprus.

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

  • Bastion chefs keep forces fed in Helmand

    It takes an enormous effort from a small but dedicated team of caterers and chefs to rustle up thousands of meals a day - a challenge made all…

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

  • Afghan Army Chief returns to Sandhurst

    During his visit, General Sher Mohammad Karimi, Afghanistan’s Chief of the General Staff, met three officer cadets from Afghanistan who are …

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

  • New Zealand renews Afghanistan troop commitment

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has welcomed the announcement by the New Zealand government that they will maintain their Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Bamyan province until 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speaks to the president of Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary William Hague wishes President Alassane Ouattara and the people of Cote d'Ivoire a more peaceful future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Passover message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends best wishes for Passover to the Jewish community in Britain and across the world.

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

  • Injured soldier runs 26 miles with body armour

    At 5:17am on 17 April Major Al Jarvis, who is serving in Lashkar Gah, went for a run. Six hours and twenty five minutes later he completed 26 miles around the military headquarters of Task Force Helmand.

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

  • UK to provide emergency evacuations and medical aid for Libya

    Britain is to help 5,000 people trapped in Misurata escape the besieged city and will provide vital medical assistance to those who remain in towns across western Libya.

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

  • Soldier defies medics to complete marathon in the heat of Helmand

    Major Al Jarvis, who broke his back in a parachute accident two years ago, completed 38 laps of the Task Force Helmand Headquarters in Lashkar…

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

  • Household Cavalry inspected ahead of Royal Wedding

    Some 150 soldiers and horses were assembled in Hyde Park, with The Life Guards wearing their red tunics with white plumes, and The Blues and…

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

  • Press Conference with Polish Prime Minister

    A transcript of a press conference given by the Prime Minister David Cameron in London on 18 April 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on speech by Syrian President

    Statement in response to speech made by President Assad of Syria on 16 April

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

  • New UK Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan

    Mark Sedwill CMG, who has been serving as NATO Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan, will be taking up the new appointment in early May.

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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 in London and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Joint article on Libya: The pathway to peace

    Prime Minister David Cameron, President Barack Obama and President Nicolas Sarkozy have written a joint article on Libya underlining their determination that Qadhafi must “go and go for good”.

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

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt condemns the killing of Vittorio Arrigoni

    Statement in response to the killing of Vittorio Arrigoni in Gaza City

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Libya, Middle East and Japan were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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