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  • Foreign Secretary discusses EU issues with Luxembourg's Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn on 24 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed a range of issues including the political situation in Lebanon, the current state of the Middle East Peace Process and Iran’s nuclear programme during his visit to Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers Middle East foreign policy questions on Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about the UK’s policies on Syria, Lebanon and the Middle East Peace Process as part of his visit to Damascus.

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

  • Iran, Middle East Peace Process and Sudan to be discussed in Brussels

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has set out the agenda for the General Affairs & Foreign Affairs Councils in Brussels on 31 January.

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

  • ISAF commander praises troops in open letter

    The versatility, skill, determination and courage of troops in Afghanistan have been the stuff of history the Commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan said this week in an open letter to all troops.

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

  • Supplying troops in Helmand with water

    At Camp Bastion's MOD-owned water bottling plant, civilian contractors supply UK and other ISAF forces across Helmand with clean drinking water - sourced from the desert. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Dr Fox - tackling mental health issues is a priority

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has written an article for The Sun newspaper in which he stresses that tackling mental health problems for troops is a high priority. Here follows the article.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the new Afghan Parliament

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that stable and inclusive politics will be vital in securing Afghanistan’s future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to answer your questions

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will be visiting Syria on Thursday 27 January and will answer your questions on the UK’s role in the Middle East through a Twitter Q&A.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reinforces Britain’s ties with key Commonwealth partner

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne promoted trade, security, sustainable development and environmental protection during his visit to Trinidad & Tobago.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls Tunisian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague encouraged Tunisian Foreign Minister to meet the aspirations of the Tunisian people.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks on Shi'a pilgrims in Iraq

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair has condemned the bomb attacks on Shi'a pilgrims taking part in the annual Arbae'en religious ceremony in Karbala, Iraq.

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

  • 3 PARA return to Helmand town to recruit police officers

    After clearing insurgents from Naqilabad Kalay in Helmand last year, soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) have returned to the town to recruit the next generation of police officers.

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

  • Tankies set up new home with Afghan Police

    Troops from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) have begun a 'DIY-SOS-style' makeover of their new home in Helmand province.

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

  • Moving forward with development in Nad 'Ali

    British soldiers and the Head of the District Stabilisation Team show MOD reporter Ian Carr the various development projects they are helping to set up with Afghans in Nad 'Ali following the clearance of the Taliban from…

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

  • Prime Minister meets Dutch Prime Minister in London

    Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Downing Street for bilateral talks on 24 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist bombing at Russian airport

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that terrorist acts can have no justification and serve no purpose following the bombing at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers condemn terrorist attack in Moscow

    The Foreign Ministers of the G8 countries reiterated their determination to work together to combat and prevent terrorism.

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

  • Foreign Secretary describes Southern Sudan Referendum as a "momentous step"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the step taken by Sudan toward implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

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

  • Helping Afghans build their future

    Having cleared the Taliban out of Helmand's 'Red Wedge', British soldiers are now working with military and civilian stabilisation experts to help the locals build their future. Report by Ian Carr.

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