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  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Helmand Police Training Centre celebrates first birthday

    The UK and Afghan partnered training institution for the Afghan National Police (ANP), the Helmand Police Training Centre (HPTC), celebrated its first birthday on Sunday 5 December 2010.

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

  • Afghan Army progresses to greater independence

    The presence of NATO forces in Afghanistan has been described as ‘buying time’ while the Afghan security forces are trained to such a level …

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

  • RAF and UAE Air Force join for Exercise Air Khanjar

    The Royal Air Force has recently been working closely with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force in the UAE to build stronger ties between the two militaries and enhance the way they co-operate.

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

  • PM Direct in Bradford

    Prime Minister David Cameron has travelled to Bradford today where he took questions from staff at the headquarters of the supermarket chain Morrisons

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

  • Strengthening the UK's relationship with Malta

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Maltese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr Tonio Borg on 9 December.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council 13-14 December

    Minister for Europe David Lidington laid a statement in Parliament detailing the agenda for the two meetings on 13-14 December.

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

  • British troops bring power and water to Kabul community

    British troops have recently brought power and clean water to the neighbourhoods around their base in Kabul as well as expanding schools and providing sporting facilities.

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

  • Hermes UAV reaches 30,000-hour milestone in establishing stability in afghanistan

    The British Army's Hermes 450 (H450) unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) have provided over 30,000 hours of support to UK forces in Afghanistan.

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

  • "A serious and deteriorating problem in the Turks and Caicos Islands"

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham and Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan have updated Parliament on the situation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "disappointed" Israel has not renewed the freeze on settlement construction

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.

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

  • PM statement on student protests

    The Prime Minister has made a statement on the student protests which took place in London on 9 December 2010.

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

  • Prime Minister announces long-term partnership with Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced agreement on a long-term partnership plan which will see Britain offer economic, political and military support for Afghanistan.

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

  • New Sea King squadron takes over in Afghanistan

    857 Naval Air Squadron has handed over responsibility for Sea King airborne surveillance and control duties in Helmand province, Afghanistan, to 854 Naval Air Squadron.

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

  • ANA and British troops clear Helmand village of insurgents

    Afghan troops, trained and mentored by British troops, have taken the lead in clearing insurgents from the rugged area of Shin Kalay, in Helmand province, in an overnight air assault operation.

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

  • British-trained Afghan police open new station

    The new base for officers from the ANP who have been trained by British forces is close to the British- and Afghan Army-manned Patrol Base Attal…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes stance of West African States over elections in Cote d'Ivoire

    Foreign Secretary said that the Economic Community of West African States have "sent a clear and unequivocal message that Cote d’Ivoire’s neighbours are determined to uphold democratic principles".

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

  • President Karzai press conference

    A transcript of a press conference with Prime Minister David Cameron and the Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on 7 December 2010.

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

  • Iran's nuclear programme: "We recognise Iran's rights, but insist that it fulfils its obligations"

    EU High Representative Catherine Ashton spoke on behalf of the E3+3 after talks with Iran on 6-7 December in Geneva.

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

  • Tankies in Helmand start work in the Warthog vehicle

    Soldiers or 'Tankies' from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) currently delivering security in Afghanistan have traded in their old Viking vehicles and upgraded to the mighty Warthog.

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