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From The Rt Hon William Hague
  • Ambassador Richard Holbrooke: Foreign Secretary's message of condolence

    Ambassador Holbrooke was truly one of the brightest and best of his generation'

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

  • Monthly progress report on Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has published a progress report on developments in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on human rights

    Sixty years after the birth of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, human rights are in retreat in some parts of the globe.

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

  • Foreign Secretary 'delighted' at successful conclusion of Cancún Summit

    Foreign Secretary William Hague congratulates Mexican President Calderon and Foreign Minister Espinosa as talks end with agreement.

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

  • Foreign Secretary honours human rights defenders

    In a statement to mark International Human Rights Day, the Foreign Secretary sent a message of support to human rights defenders around the world, including the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, and those detained…

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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

  • The UK's relationship with the Commonwealth

    Foreign Secretary William Hague laid a statement in Parliament on how the UK plans to reinvigorate the Commonwealth.

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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

  • EU Bill passes Second Reading in Parliament

    The Second Reading debate of the EU Bill took place on 7 December in the House of Commons.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary describes leaks as "reprehensible"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the publication was carried out "without regard to wider concerns of security."

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

  • "59% of Afghans think their country is going in the right direction"

    Foreign Secretary discussed the latest opinion poll of Afghans across Afghanistan on Radio 4's World at One programme.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses the UK's concern about situation in Cote d’Ivoire

    The UK calls on all parties to respect the results announced by the Independent Electorial Commission.

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

  • Foreign Secretary chairs first meeting of Human Rights Advisory Group

    Foreign Secretary William Hague chaired the first meeting of the new Human Rights Advisory Group yesterday.

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

  • Strong UK support for the democratic reform process in Maldives

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses support for the democratic process in Maldives and its leading role in tackling climate change.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences to families affected by Israel forest fire

    Royal Air Force to deploy two helicopters from Cyprus to assist.

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

  • Investigation into the death of British aid worker Linda Norgrove

    Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the outcome of the investigation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's Chanukah message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends his good wishes for Chanukah to the Jewish community in Britain and across the world.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes HRH Crown Prince of Bahrain to the UK

    The Foreign Secretary welcomed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Bahrain, underlining the Coalition Government’s commitment to building its relationship with Bahrain.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on universal jurisdiction

    Foreign Secretary William Hague commented on the proposed amendment to the arrangements for obtaining arrest warrants in respect of universal jurisdiction.

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