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  • Middle East Peace Process and the UN: Moving towards a two state solution

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the best outcome in New York this week would be for the Palestinians and Israelis to agree to return to direct negotiations.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister extremely concerned by situation in Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that the UK is working with all sides and diplomatic allies to ensure the political crisis in Yemen is resolved as soon as possible.

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

  • Foreign Secretary pledges continued support for Syrian people

    Six months into the peaceful protests across Syria, Foreign Secretary William Hague has pledged continued support for the Syrian people.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement following UN Security Council's resolution vote on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Today's votes show the international community's recognition of and confidence in the new Libyan authorities."

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

  • Prime Minister visits Libya to offer aid and support to new government

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC).

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon For 15 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya, Palestine.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 15 September 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya.

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

  • UK Special Representative to Libya Arrives in Tripoli

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain has re-established a diplomatic mission in Tripoli.

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

  • "The future of Libya belongs to its people"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement to Parliament on the latest situation in Libya after co-chairing the Paris Conference on Libya last week.

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

  • Libya, Syria and the Middle East on the agenda for EU Foreign Ministers meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague attended an informal meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs - the "Gymnich" on 2-3 September in Sopot, Poland.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU ban on Syrian oil

    The EU has agreed a ban on imports of Syrian crude oil products as part of measures to place further pressure on the Syrian regime.

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

  • Paris conference on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy co-chaired an international conference in Paris to discuss the future of Libya with the National Transitional Council.

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

  • Paris Conference on Libya - Chair's statement

    The Paris Conference on Libya concluded on 1 September 2011. The Chair's statement explained what was discussed and the next steps towards Libya's future.

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

  • Libya update

    Foreign Secretary William Hague on recent developments in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s statement on delivery of unfrozen Libyan banknotes

    On 31 August, the Royal Air Force delivered 280 million dinars (c£140m) to the Central Bank of Libya in Benghazi.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers questions on Libya via Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions from the public on the UK's policy on Libya via Twitter on 31 August.

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

  • UN agrees unfreezing of 1.86bn Libyan Dinar of UK held banknotes

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This represents another major step forward in getting necessary assistance to the Libyan people."

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 30 August 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Social Policy Review, Crossrail, Libya, Scotland and housing.

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

  • UK preparatory team in Tripoli

    FCO diplomatic and technical staff are now on the ground in Tripoli as part of preparations for a wider diplomatic presence.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on latest situation in Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague told Sky News it is important that reports of atrocities being uncovered in Libya are investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice.

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