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  • FCO Minister concerned about violence in West Bank and Gaza

    Alistair Burt: At this critical time for the two state solution, we need dialogue, not violence.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls for political process to address violence in Iraq

    Alistair Burt says Iraqis want a stable, prosperous and democratic country, not a return to the sectarian conflict of the past.

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

  • Somalia Conference aims: Justice

    Justice is one of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s top priorities. The Six Pillar Policy Plan highlights the importance of rebuilding citizens’ trust in the justice system as a key part of improving stability and reconcilia…

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

  • Somalia Conference aims: Policing

    Security is one of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s top priorities and building a capable and accountable Somali Police Force is a key part of this agenda.

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

  • Somalia conference aims: Public financial management

    President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has repeatedly emphasised the importance of well-managed, transparent public finances.

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

  • Somalia conference aims: Armed forces

    Security is a top priority for Somalia, the President has said that he wants to develop armed forces that can guarantee Somalia’s security.

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

  • FCO and DFID Ministers welcome talks on Sudan conflict

    FCO and DFID Ministers welcome talks to address conflict in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states in Sudan, but urge for more progress.

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

  • Advancing UK-US partnerships in Colorado

    British Consul General Beverley Simpson undertook a visit to the Four Corners region in the south-west of Colorado.

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

  • Helping Somali women to take a lead role in rebuilding their country

    The UK government invited members of the diaspora community to help explain the challenges Somali women face – and their ideas to overcome them

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

  • Somalia Conference - Aims

    Setting out the priorities and aims of the Somalia Conference on 7 May 2013.

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

  • Soldier breaks up bomb-making network

    Corporal Luke Townsend is returning to the UK after a successful tour of Afghanistan in which he managed to break up a bomb-making network.

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

  • UK to end direct financial support to South Africa

    Britain’s bilateral development programme in South Africa will come to an end in 2015

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

  • FCO Minister Alistair Burt visits Lebanon

    During his visit Alistair Burt announced UK support to the Lebanese parliamentary elections and visited the offices of the UNHRC.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 29 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) answered questions on Syria, lobbyists and pensioner benefits.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 25 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Lady Thatcher's funeral, Leveson and Afghanistan.

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

  • Navy reservist creates 'Afghan Archers' on Helmand radio

    A Royal Navy reservist has created a hit radio programme in Helmand province inspired by BBC Radio 4's popular soap opera 'The Archers'.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 23 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Abu Qatada, Afghan interpreters, TUC meeting and the economy.

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

  • DFID Research: The Hunger and Nutrition Commitment Index

    A new index reveals that political will has a vital role to play in tackling hunger and undernutrition.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes regional support to Afghanistan

    At the Istanbul Process Ministerial Conf Baroness Warsi welcomed regional support to Afghanistan & re-committed the UK to play its part.

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

  • DFID Research: Nanotechnology in the fight against Malaria

    Project Nanomal has announced the development of a new handheld device to help combat Malaria.

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