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  • United Kingdom welcomes the appointment of Lakhdar Brahimi as Special Representative for Syria

    United Nations and the League of Arab States announce that Lakhdar Brahimi will take on the role of Special Representative for Syria.

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

  • UK expresses concern at sentence for Bahraini opposition activist

    A Bahraini court today sentenced Mr Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights, to three years in prison for inciting and taking part in illegal rallies and demonstrations.

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

  • Foreign Office spokesperson’s comment on the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria

    "We pay tribute to the brave work of all the staff who have served with UNSMIS in extremely difficult circumstances."

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will expand its support to the Syrian people and political opposition with an extra £5 million in non-lethal practical assistance.

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

  • UK Government welcomes appointment of Egypt's new leadership

    The UK Government has written to Egypt’s new leadership congratulating them on their appointments and setting out its commitment to working with them as they address the challenges ahead.

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

  • Landmark day for Libya: Minister welcomes first elected body taking power

    Libya’s National Transitional Council handed over power to the General National Congress, the 200-strong body elected in July in Libya’s first democratic elections for 47 years.

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

  • Journalists' Day in Iran

    Today is Journalists' Day in Iran. But in reality, Iran’s journalists have little to celebrate.

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

  • Foreign Secretary warns of escalation of violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke today on Sky News about Syria

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

  • Foreign Secretary commends efforts of Joint Special Envoy on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke after the announcement that the Joint UN-Arab League Special Envoy for Syria Kofi Annan is not renewing his mandate.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East meets Prince Faisal of Jordan

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes Prince Faisal of Jordan and discusses the situation in Syria.

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

  • David Cameron welcomes Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan

    The PMs discussed the strong trade and investment links between both countries and the fact that they were on track to meet the 2015 trade target.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by Russia and China's decision to veto Resolution on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Russia and China "have turned their back on the people of Syria in their darkest hour."

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

  • Explanation of vote on draft Syria resolution vetoed by Russia and China

    By Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant, Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Syrian bombing confirms urgent need for Chapter VII resolution

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on all parties to refrain from violence and for the Security Council to shoulder their responsibilities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's visit to Jordan concludes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Jordan today. He held talks with Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and visited the Bashabsheh refugee camp near the border with Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns 'shocking and appalling' new Syrian massacre

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the time has come for "decisive diplomatic action to bring about a peaceful end to the violence".

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

  • Strengthening the Iraq-Britain partnership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari in London on 10 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes elections in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has described the elections in Libya as a "landmark moment".

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

  • Foreign Secretary attends Friends of Syria meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the third Friends of Syria meeting in Paris on 6 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Syria via Twitter

    In advance of the third meeting of the Friends of Syria in Paris on 6 July, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered your questions about the UK's policy towards Syria live via Twitter.

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