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  • Foreign Secretary meets Syrian opposition

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that it is important for opposition groups to be able to put aside their own differences and come to a united view of the way forward for Syria.

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

  • Afghanistan, Middle East and North Africa, Iran and Somalia discussed in Brussels

    EU Foreign Ministers met in Brussels on 14-15 November to discuss Afghanistan, Middle East and North Africa, Iran and Somalia. Minister for Europe David Lidington reported the outcome to Parliament.

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

  • PM statement on arrest of Saif al-Islam

    David Cameron has said the arrest of Saif al-Islam must become a "victory for international justice".

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN resolution on Libya

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomes the UN General Assembly Resolution which reinstates Libya as a member of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • The Arab Spring and the UK's role

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt addressed Arab leaders and community leaders at an event in London held in association with the International Arab Charity.

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

  • "A new, positive bilateral relationship post-Qadhafi in Libya"

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt spoke about the future of the UK's relationship with Libya on 14 November.

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

  • Increasing pressure on the Syrian regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks after new sanctions on the Syrian regime were agreed in Brussels.

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

  • Minister for Middle East condemns on-going violence in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following attacks on diplomatic missions in Damscus and Latakia last night

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the Arab League measures against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the strong stance taken by the Arab League in suspending Syria from Arab League activity

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, including the Middle East Peace Process and Iran's nuclear programme.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled at continuing deaths in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after further violence in Syria, despite the Syrian Government agreeing last week to the Arab League's plan to stop the violence.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Defence Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak in London on 3 November to discuss developments in the Middle East.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns decision to accelerate Israeli settlements

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on Israel to reverse the decision, and called for both sides to return to negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary commends Arab League efforts on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The first step must be to stop the violence and repression, without which all other measures are meaningless."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the appointment of a new Libyan Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaking following the appointment of Abdel- Rahim al-Kib as Libyan Prime Minister.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Israel and Gaza attacks

    Commenting on the Israeli air strikes on Gaza and the rocket attacks by Palestinian militant groups on Israel, all today, Foreign Office Minister Mr Jeremy Browne issued a statement.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on Tunisian election results

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has congratulated all those involved in the Tunisian elections, which were held 10 months after the fall of the Ben Ali regime.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes end of No-Fly zone over Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the agreement of UN Security Council Resolution 2016 as another significant milestone towards a peaceful, democratic future for Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary, Defence Secretary and Development Secretary statements on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell have made statements on the Libyan Declaration of National Liberation.

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

  • Prime Minister statement on Libya and the European Council

    Prime Minister David Cameron updated Parliament following the European Council and recent developments in Libya.

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