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  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the situation as "grave" and said the UK is at the forefront of international activity aimed at bringing about an end to violence.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Human Rights Watch report on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that the UK will continue to focus attention on what is happening in Syria and work to bring an end to the violence.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks at Syria Action Group meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The world is looking to us for leadership and action to end the bloodshed and horror in Syria"

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

  • Syria Action Group meeting in Geneva

    Foreign Secretary: "These have been difficult talks but have resulted in a step forward that is worth having"

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

  • The EU and Turkey: Stronger Together

    By 16 Foreign Ministers: At a time when the EU faces economic challenges and continuing instability in the Middle East, our relationship with Turkey matters more than ever.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of Action Group Meeting on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan's announcement that an Action Group meeting on Syria will be held in Geneva on 30 June.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: UN report “stark reminder of horrific situation in Syria”

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The regime’s flagrant disregard for its people, conducting its repression even in the presence of observers, is unacceptable and must stop immediately."

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Arab League Secretary General agree on need for “unambiguous support“ for Kofi Annan’s efforts

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby in London to discuss the crisis in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office minister urges Bahrain to increase pace of reform

    Minister of State Lord Howell met the Bahraini Minister for the Interior, Lieutenant General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to discuss the implementation of reforms in Bahrain and the prospects for political dialogue.

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

  • Prime Minister congratulates President Mohamed Mursi on his election victory

    Prime Minister David Cameron wrote to President Mohamed Mursi of Egypt last night to congratulate him on his election victory.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Syria's action against Turkish military plane

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the shooting down of a Turkish military plane underlined how far beyond acceptable behaviour the Syrian regime has put itself and condemned it wholeheartedly.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the Presidential Elections in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated the Egyptian people for their commitment to the democratic process and electing a new President in this historic moment for Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack on West Bank mosque

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has spoken following acts of arson and vandalism against a mosque in the West Bank town of Jaba on 18 June.

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Special Envoy Annan agree time running out for six-point plan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Joint UN-Arab League Special Envoy Kofi Annan in London to discuss the crisis in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary hosts GCC ministers

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Ministers from the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) today met in London for a meeting of the UK-GCC strategic dialogue.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister 'deeply concerned' at escalating violence in Gaza and southern Israel

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt urges all parties to exercise restraint and prevent civilian casualties and loss of life.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement marks Egypt's "critical moment"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the peaceful conduct of the second round of the Presidential elections in Egypt as a critical moment in the process towards a democratic civilian led government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent action on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented following the UN Mission's decision to suspend its activities in Syria.

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

  • Statement on Prime Minister's meeting with HM King of Jordan

    "The leaders discussed the situation in Syria and the international effort to support the Annan plan and bring an end to the appalling daily slaughter there. "

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

  • The UK and Libya are building a strong relationship across the board

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt comments on his meeting with Libyan Deputy Defence Minister on 14 June 2012

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