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"My thoughts are with Alan's family & friends at this time. They have waited so long for his return"
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met the Syrian Kurdish political leader Dr Abdul Hakeem Bashar on 18 January.
EU Foreign Ministers will discuss further EU sanctions on Iran and Syria when they meet in Brussels on 23 January.
Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed recent developments in the Middle East Peace Process with President Abbas.
PM "Britain and the Palestinian Authority have very good and strong relations."
Marking the first anniversary of the Arab Spring, Foreign Secretary William Hague has written about developments in an article published today.
Speaking ahead of the anniversary of the fall of the Ben Ali regime, Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement.
"These deaths highlight once again the terrible price being paid by the people of Homs, as well as the courage of journalists who take great personal risks to bring to light what is happening to the people of Syria.&quo…
Speaking at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, the Minister for the Middle East emphasised the importance of standing together to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapons capability.
Ministers met to discuss developments in region as well as key elements of the bilateral relationship.
Alistair Burt: 'During my visit I will be encouraging both sides to seize this opportunity and make real progress towards a negotiated two-state solution.'
The Prime Minister has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the mutual challenges facing them in 2012.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt gave a statement on the attack on Shia pilgrims in Nasiriya and the bombings in Baghdad today.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Alistair Burt calls on both sides to show the political leadership needed to break the current impasse.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the decision to build additional structures in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan, and housing in Gilo.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the Syrian Government must allow the Arab League mission independent and unrestricted access to all areas of Syria.
Minister Jeremy Browne urges Egyptian authorities to avoid taking action that would inhibit the positive work of organisations supporting the country's transition to democracy.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said the persecution of Christians in the Middle East is a profound concern and it is wrong to suggest the Foreign Office is not confronting it.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that he remains deeply worried about the situation in Syria following bomb attacks in central Damascus on 23 December.
As Deputy Head of Mission in Tripoli at the start of the uprising, Nick Latta played a crucial role in the evacuation of British nationals in Libya.
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