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From The Rt Hon William Hague
  • An effective response to climate change "underpins our security and prosperity"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has delivered a speech titled 'The Diplomacy of Climate Change' to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports UN efforts against terrorism, condemns ransom payments to terrorists

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to the Security Council Briefing on Terrorism

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

  • Foreign Secretary renews call for extension of Israeli Government moratorium on settlement construction

    On the eve of the expected Israeli Government announcement on the moratorium, Foreign Secretary William Hague has renewed Britain’s call for its extension.

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

  • Joint statement from the Ministerial Meeting of the Friends of Yemen

    Following the Ministerial Meeting held in New York on Friday 24 September 2010, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary William Hague, the Friends of Yemen issued the following joint statement on outcomes and recommendations.

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

  • The UK and US: "No commercial relationship more important to Britain"

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to the British American Business International Advisory Board at the New York Stock Exchange.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers your questions on tackling global challenges

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answers questions on Twitter from the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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

  • "Peacebuilding is critical if we are to address the underlying causes of conflict"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech at the UN Security Council Summit on ‘Ensuring the Security Council’s Effective Role in Maintaining International Peace and Security’

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls on Iran to engage in real negotiation about nuclear programme

    Speaking Wednesday after meeting with E3+3 foreign ministers in New York, Foreign Secretary William Hague made clear that the international community was united in calling for Iran to adhere to its international obligations …

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

  • Foreign Secretary hopes problems facing Games are resolved

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague's comments come as concerns are raised over preparations ahead of the New Delhi Commonwealth Games.

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

  • "UK economy is open for business and determined to go from strength to strength"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to business leaders at the City Week Conference on Monday 20 September.

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

  • Britain's commercial relationship with the United States

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to the British American Business International Advisory Board at the New York Stock Exchange.

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

  • UN General Assembly opens with discussion on development goals

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Foreign Secretary William Hague have arrived in New York for the opening of the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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

  • Sudan Troika recognises progress on referendum preparations and calls for further efforts

    The Sudan Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States) have issued the following statement calling for further efforts from Comprehensive Peace Agreement parties.

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

  • Afghanistan Parliamentary elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague makes a statement following a day of Parliamentary elections in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern about IAEA's latest findings on Iran

    On 15 September the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors discussed the Agency's latest report on Iran's nuclear programme.

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

  • Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary attend European Council

    Yesterday, Prime Minister David Cameron and Foreign Secretary William Hague attended the European Council meeting in Brussels. The agenda focused on foreign policy issues and the promotion of international trade.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on Burma

    Less than two months before planned elections, the Burmese regime has dissolved Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy and rejected the registration of five ethnic parties.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Danish counterpart to London

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague, met the Danish Foreign Minister Lene Espersen in London yesterday.

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

  • Britain's values in a networked world

    In the third of four speeches made by the Foreign Secretary on the Government's foreign policy, the Foreign Secretary said that it is not in our character as a nation to have a foreign policy without a conscience, and ne…

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech on Britain's values in a networked world

    Today's speech will be the third of four speeches by the Foreign Secretary William Hague on the Coalition Government’s foreign policy.

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