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Commenting on recent events in Libya, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt today said:
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Commenting on the recent announcement by the Palestine Liberation Organisation that it will hold national elections by September, Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt today said:
Foreign Secretary William Hague and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sign new ‘Hotline’ treaty.
"All Yemenis have a right to express their views in a peaceful and open manner," said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.
Foreign Secretary William Hague and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed Afghanistan in their bilateral meeting in London on 15 February.
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has delivered the latest Government quarterly update on Afghanistan to Parliament, highlighting the growing force levels and ability of Afghan security forces as the key to progress.
The head of the NATO Training Mission (NTM) in Kabul spoke yesterday about the achievements made so far in building up effective Afghan National Security Forces and what improvements needed to be made next. Report by Ian Car…
Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence to the House of Commons on Monday 14 February 2011.
Foreign Secretary William Hague made a statement to Parliament on recent developments in the Middle East and North Africa.
New lightweight ration packs which feature easy to carry new menus that can be eaten quickly whilst on patrol have arrived on the front line in Afghanistan.
The Minister for International Security Strategy, Gerald Howarth, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of the Air Staff, have visited Afghanistan to talk with British forces personnel.
Theo, a Springer spaniel cross who holds the record for finding the most improvised explosive devices and weapons in Afghanistan, has had his tour extended due to his amazing success.
Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt talked about the latest developments in an interview with BBC Radio 4.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken today about the situation in Egypt and the wider Middle East and the need for stability following the resignation of President Mubarak.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that "it's very important that the security authorities, the Government respect the right to peaceful protest".
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
Prime Minister David Cameron says, "those who now run Egypt have a duty to reflect the wishes of the Egyptian people".
Her Majesty The Queen has given her formal approval to the appointment of His Royal Highness Prince William as Colonel of the Irish Guards.
Prime Minister David Cameron has called for "a move to civilian and democratic rule" in Egypt following the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.
Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with leaders in the government and discuss issues in the region and the bilateral relationship.
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