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  • PM and Romanian President agree to strengthen strategic partnership

    David Cameron and Romanian President Traian Băsescu have agreed to build on the strategic partnership between the UK and Romania in order to stimulate the countries' economies.

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

  • Joint statement on Yemen

    A joint statement on Yemen has been signed with the French President, German Chancellor and the Italian and Spanish Prime Ministers.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

    Mr Gregory Dorey CVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visit to Benghazi

    Foreign Secretary and Development Secretary reaffirm UK support for the National Transitional Council in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Libya and Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed his visit to Benghazi and the situation in Yemen in an interview with the BBC on 5 June

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

  • Petraeus visits Royal Marines in Helmand

    General Petraeus flew to the Estonian-run Patrol Base (PB) Wahid in Nad ‘Ali (North) [NDA(N)], where Royal Marines from 42 Commando RM live …

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Benghazi

    "We are here today for one principal reason - to show our support for the Libyan people and for the National Transitional Council"

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

  • Apaches conduct operations over Libya

    The mission was carefully co-ordinated with other allied air missions by NATO’s air operations centre, based at Poggio in Italy, and in particular…

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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 and its embassies overseas this week.

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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

    Sudan, Afghanistan and travel 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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on the ongoing violence in Syria

    "I again call on the Government of Syria to meet all its human rights obligations and uphold political freedoms, equal access to justice and the rule of law" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Princess praises signallers for work in Afghanistan

    Soldiers who helped keep the Army's communications running during 16 Air Assault Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan were praised yesterday for their 'courage, determination and adaptability' by Her Royal Hig…

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

  • The vital role of interpreters in Helmand

    Hundreds of local interpreters are employed by coalition forces in Afghanistan and are vital in helping British forces forge the important relationships with the Afghan communities they are working with

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

  • Half-a-decade in Helmand

    This year marks the fifth anniversary of when nearly 3,500 British troops deployed to Helmand province. This was stage three of NATO’s plan …

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

  • French and British troops train together in Germany

    French military personnel have been working alongside their British counterparts in Germany to prepare for an upcoming major military exercise between the two countries. Report by Captain Mike Billings.

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

  • An explosive patrol in Helmand

    Lance Corporal Ryder arrived in Helmand on Operation HERRICK 14 a few weeks ago, and has started blogging from the front line. Last week, his…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the extension of NATO mission in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the announcement that operations in Libya will be extended for 90 days.

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

  • UK welcomes announcement of a National Dialogue and the lifting of the State of National Safety in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said it is now critical that there is concrete change and genuine political reform, to ensure long term stability in Bahrain.

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

  • British welcome new Estonian Company to Helmand

    Colonel Andrew Jackson, the Deputy Commander of Task Force Helmand, welcomed a new Estonian Company to Camp Bastion this week.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 1 June 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Care home abuse, Southern Cross, FIFA, Prisons, Libya, Economy, Olympic tickets, Health.

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