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From The Rt Hon William Hague
  • UK launches National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security

    On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Foreign Secretary made a statement on the launch of the UK’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on UK and Oman relations

    Britain’s relations with Oman go back centuries. Indeed the first UK agreement with Oman was signed in 1646. The legendary British Admiral Horatio Nelson is said to have visited Muscat when he was a young midshipman in the e…

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

  • Royal Visit sees strong reaffirmation of UK-UAE ties

    UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and British Foreign Secretary signed a formal declaration reaffirming the 1971 UK-UAE Friendship Treaty.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague's speech on UK/UAE Partnership

    Speech by Foreign Secretary William Hague at the UK/UAE Partnership Celebration in Abu Dhabi on Thursday 25 November

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

  • Statement by the Foreign Secretary on the Pike River Mine explosion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed his 'immense sadness' at the loss of life at the Pike River Mine in New Zealand.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns North Korea's 'unprovoked attack' on South Korea

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following this morning's artillery attack by North Korea on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong.

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

  • Foreign Secretary confirms UK commitment to European enlargement for Western Balkans

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed Macedonia's progress towards EU and NATO membership when he met Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski in London on 23 November.

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

  • Sudan: UN special session at the UN Security Council on 16 November 2010

    Foreign Secretary William Hague laid a Written Ministerial Statement in Parliament following the UN special session at the Security Council on 16 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Pike River mine explosion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has given a statement on an explosion at Pike River mine in New Zealand.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague: "What we want is a situation in Afghanistan where our own national security and that of our allies is protected"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks to Sky News about the handover of security operation in Afghanistan, at the NATO Summit in Lisbon.

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

  • Future of Afghanistan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks to BBC world news about the role of UK troops in Afghanistan

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

  • UK "strongly supports" Serbia's progression towards European Union membership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague confirmed the UK's commitment to European enlargement for the Western Balkans when he met Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic on 18 November.

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

  • International Security in a networked world

    The Foreign Secretary's 4th and final speech on Britain's foreign policy delivered at Georgetown University on 17 November 2010.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces funding of £1 million for Special Tribunal in Lebanon

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK is "committed to supporting the search for justice in Lebanon".

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

  • Foreign Secretary chairs UN Security Council debate on Sudan

    The debate focussed on the importance of a peaceful and credible referendum in January 2011 and progress on the political, humanitarian and security situation in Darfur.

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

  • "A stable Sudan will help build security and prosperity in the region"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague chaired the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan on 16 November. Representing the UK, he made the following statement.

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

  • Presidential statement from Security Council debate on Sudan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered the Presidential Statement at the United Nations Security Council debate on Sudan on 16 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Statement on Aung San Suu Kyi's release

    "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's arbitrary detention for most of the last 20 years has been deeply unjust. Her fortitude in the face of this outrage has been inspirational."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the release of the Chandlers

    Paul and Rachel Chandler were released yesterday following 388 days in captivity after they were kidnapped from their yacht off the coast of Somalia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's Eid-ul-Adha message

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described Eid ul Adha as a "fitting opportunity" to recognise and celebrate the common ground between faiths.

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