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  • FCO Minister on pardoning of Al Jazeera journalists in Egypt

    Minister for North Africa Tobias Ellwood welcomes Egyptian President Al-Sisi’s pardoning of journalists and human rights activists.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK welcomes crucial step forward in Colombia peace talks

    Hugo Swire welcomes the commitment by the Colombian Government and the FARC to agree a peace deal by March 2016.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM call with President Obama: 24 September 2015

    David Cameron spoke to President Obama ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, focusing on the situation in Syria.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Girl 2030: A Global Goals short story

    Meet Mimi. Where will she be by 2030? Will she be a presidential hopeful? Or will she be hoping for help?

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  • Foreign Secretary’s message for Eid al-Adha

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond sends his best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Press briefing: morning 21 September 2015

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about the resettlement of Syrian refugees and Lord Ashcroft's book.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Tobias Ellwood, British Minister for Pakistan, commits to continued UK support

    People-to-people links and the commitment both governments have to working with each other create a partnership that could prosper for many years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary travels to Brussels for EU reform talks

    Statement on the Foreign Secretary's trip to Brussels

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • What are the Global Goals?

    On 25 September 2015, the United Nations will adopt 17 Global Goals to end extreme poverty and build a better world by 2030. But what are they?

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The women who are making their countries wealthier

    Around the world, women are often locked out of the economy – from better paid jobs to accessing finance. But when women get the chance to work, it makes their communities and countries wealthier. Meet those leading the way …

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  • Justine Greening: UK aid to help tackle hunger during Rugby World Cup 2015

    Government will match public donations £1 for £1 up to £5m, as part of Rugby World Cup / ITV appeal in support of the World Food Programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "We must do all we can to support Afghanistan."

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Debate on UNAMA (Afghanistan)

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK expresses concern over situation in Burkina Faso

    Africa Minister Grant Shapps condemns violence in Burkina Faso and calls for immediate release of members of the interim government

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Malaria death rates drop by 60%

    The Millennium Development Goals target on malaria has been achieved with a sharp drop in cases and mortality.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

    Members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who worked to tackle Ebola have marched to parliament for a reception in their honour.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood statement on violent clashes at Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount

    Minister for the Middle East deeply concerned by clashes in Jerusalem which have resulted in a number of injuries.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Continued UK Commitment to Women, Peace and Security

    Ministers met parliamentarians, civil society and diplomatic figures to share expertise on the Women, Peace and Security agenda and PSVI

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK hopes for inclusive resolution for Nepal

    Minister for Asia, Hugo Swire, awaits Nepal’s new constitution and urges calm from all sides.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • "We want girls and women to have a voice in all the decisions that affect their lives."

    Statement by Ambassador Martin Shearman of the UK Mission to the UN at the UN Women Executive Board

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Press briefing: afternoon 14 September 2015

    The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions about Syria and the Leader of the Opposition.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government