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Soldiers have been making their final preparations ahead of a 6-month tour of Afghanistan.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan for November to December 2013.
Ahead of International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Lynne Featherstone visits African country making good progress in eliminating FGM/C.
Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the situation in Ukraine and the UK government’s response.
A joint government document explaining why the UK went to Afghanistan in 2001, and what has happened since then, has been published.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague sets out five principles that will be crucial for success of countries adapting to a changing world.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague wishes happy New Year to Chinese communities around the globe.
Minister Hugo Swire spoke about Burma's democratic reforms, the peace process in Rakhine and Burma's diplomatic relations with Britain.
UK Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant to the UN Security Council Debate on War and the Lessons from History
UK Ambassador to the DRC attended the inauguration of the Provincial police Headquarters of Bas-Congo, built with UK aid's support.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire is the first British Minister since World War II to visit Kachin State in Burma.
The Prime Minister has sent his warmest wishes to everyone around the world celebrating Chinese New Year.
Nick Clegg confirms that the UK will be providing refuge to some of the most vulnerable Syrian refugees.
British troops have helped ensure safe passage for a 180-vehicle convoy of American forces redeploying from bases in northern Helmand.
FCO Minister Hugo Swire visits Burma for second time and meets Aung San Suu Kyi and Ministers on democracy and human rights Burma.
Baroness Warsi today met two of CAR’s foremost religious leaders whose efforts to reduce tensions in CAR are crucial.
FCO Minister welcomes the adoption of the new Constitution and signals UK support for Tunisia.
Britain to increase investment in emerging economies and partner with leading companies to improve business conditions in Africa and South Asia.
Foreign Secretary marks Holocaust Memorial Day with a commitment to remember and to learn its lessons.
Justine Greening discusses the role of business in economic growth at the London Stock Exchange.
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