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  • The UK's response to the Arab Spring

    Two years on the UK's Arab Partnership program is helping to turn aspirations into real tangible results.

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

  • President-elect Pena Nieto visits Downing Street

    A statement has been issued following the visit of Mexico President-elect Pena Nieto to Downing Street today

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU decision on sanctions against Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "No country should shut its eyes to the horrors we are witnessing in Syria".

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

  • Speech at Annual dinner of United Jewish Israel Appeal

    This is a written version of the speech given by David Cameron.

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

  • Three steps to secure Israel's future

    PM defines what he perceives as the three key steps to secure Israel's future: standing up to Iran, seizing the opportunities presented by the Arab Spring to spread democracy and making the hard choices needed to resolve…

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

  • Foreign Secretary at the United Nations General Assembly Friends of Yemen Ministerial

    Foreign Secretary William Hague makes the opening remarks at the fourth meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Friends of Yemen Ministerial.

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

  • "The Arab Spring represents a precious opportunity for people to realise their aspirations for a job, a voice and a stake in their own future"

    Statement by UK Prime Minister David Cameron to the 67th Session of the UN General Assembly

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

  • Yemeni President Hadi visits UK ahead of Friends of Yemen meeting in New York

    The Prime Minister today welcomed President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi of the Republic of Yemen to Downing Street to discuss ongoing reform in Yemen and joint efforts to defeat terrorism.

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

  • PM meets President Hadi of Yemen

    The two leaders agreed that the UK and Yemen would continue to work closely together to tackle the threat of terrorism in Yemen.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East condemns the killing of an Israeli soldier at the Israel-Egypt border

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt responds to news that an IDF soldier had been killed earlier today at the Israeli-Egyptian border in an attack by militants.

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

  • International Day of Democracy

    On International Day of Democracy, Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on nations all over the world to uphold the values a society needs for stable democracy to thrive.

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

  • Preparing civilian staff for operational deployments

    Maintaining the safety, security and wellbeing of MOD civilian staff who deploy to conflict zones in support of front line operations is paramount.

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

  • Prime Minister's statement following the deaths of US nationals in Libya

    "We look to the new Libyan authorities to do all in their power, as they have pledged to do, to bring the killers to justice."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister: UK committed to recovery and return of stolen assets

    The return of stolen assets is a key part of our response to the Arab Spring, and we are working closely with Egyptian authorities and other North African countries to identify and restrain assets their courts have identifie…

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    "Our objective remains an end to violence and a transition to a more democratic and stable Syria" said Foreign Secretary William Hague when he updated Parliament on the situation today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks with French Foreign Minister Fabius in New York on the situation in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague announces United Kingdom will contribute an additional £3 million pounds in aid to Syrian refugees, on top of the £27.5 million already committed.

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

  • UK Intervention at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I call on all nations to make the contributions needed to save innocent lives in Syria and to support the neighbours of Syria."

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

  • Minister condemns “brutal” massacre in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: "I am deeply concerned by emerging reports of a brutal massacre of civilians in Darayya"

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

  • Minister calls for settlement decision to be rescinded

    Minister Alistair Burt has commented on the announcement of further settlement tenders to the south of East Jerusalem.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns attack by Israeli settlers

    "We welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu’s condemnation of this serious incident and his stated commitment that the Israeli authorities will investigate it thoroughly”.

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