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  • William Hague: a boycott of Sri Lanka would be wrong

    Britain’s presence at the Commonwealth summit will achieve more than an empty chair would.

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

  • Afghanistan monthly progress report for September 2013

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for September 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns abduction of Libyan PM

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the abduction of the Libyan Prime Minister in Tripoli this morning.

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

  • Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iran

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the Middle East Peace Process, Syria and Iran.

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

  • Today’s resolution is about ensuring the horrors of 21 August never happen again

    Explanation of vote by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague following UN Security Council adoption of resolution on Syria

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes judgement against former Liberian leader

    Foreign Secretary welcomes the judgement of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in the case against Charles Taylor

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain is open to improved relations with Iran, while stressing the need for progress on nuclear issue.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on security incident in Nairobi

    Prime concern is welfare of members of the public and the UK is in touch with Kenyan Ministers and authorities

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of Nasrin Sotoudeh

    UK hopes to see continued improvements in Iran human rights record under President Rouhani’s government.

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

  • UK welcomes report on use of chemical weapons in Syria

    Foreign Secretary says all parties should acknowledge findings of UN inspectors’ report on use of chemical weapons in Syria.

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

  • Syria chemical weapons attack

    The government’s response following the Syria chemical weapons attack.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes FAC report on Government’s EU reform agenda

    The FCO today published its response to the Foreign Affairs Committee reports on Government policy on the future of Europe.

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

  • Eid messages from the Foreign Secretary and Baroness Warsi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Baroness Warsi send best wishes to Muslims in the UK and across the world for Eid.

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

  • Foreign Secretary reiterates commitment to Gibraltar

    William Hague today spoke to Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, and reiterated the UK’s commitment to the people of Gibraltar.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends condolences after Spain train accident

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses condolences following the tragic train accident in North-Western Spain on 24 July.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Minister for Intelligence and Strategic Affairs

    Foreign Secretary re-emphasises UK support for the Middle East Peace Process and underlines strong UK commitment to Israel’s security.

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

  • President Thein Sein makes historic visit to the UK

    UK encourages progress on reform and announces new support for Burma’s transition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives condolences for French train accident

    The Foreign Secretary has expressed condolences for the loss of life and injuries caused by the train accident at Bretigny-sur-Orge near Paris.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Remembering Srebrenica

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to mark the 18th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

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

  • Parking fines incurred by Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations in the UK

    The Foreign Secretary has made a statement on parking fines incurred by Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations in the UK 2012.

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