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  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences following Sichuan earthquake

    The Foreign Secretary has expressed condolences at the loss of life and injuries caused by today’s earthquake in Sichuan Province, China.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement between Kosovo and Serbia

    The Foreign Secretary has welcomed today’s agreement reached in the EU-facilitated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia.

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

  • Foreign Office statement following Venezuelan elections

    UK Government looks forward to working with Government and people of Venezuela to strengthen our relationship and deepen cooperation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    William Hague today met Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina to urge progress on reforms for EU membership.

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

  • Foreign Secretary sends condolences to victims of earthquake in Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "My thoughts are with all those affected by today’s earthquake in south-eastern Iran."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes U Aung Min of Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses peace process in Burma with Burmese Minister for the President's Office, U Aung Min.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet

    Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a speech on Margaret Thatcher's legacy in world affairs and lessons to be learned from it today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary extends best wishes to Israel on Independence Day

    Foreign Secretary offers best wishes and reflects on strong friendship and shared values as Israel celebrates 65th Independence Day

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled by news of explosion at Boston Marathon

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "My thoughts are with everyone affected by it and all those waiting for news".

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

  • 2012 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy

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

  • Foreign Office update on North Korea

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has updated Parliament on recent developments on North Korea.

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

  • Statement to Parliament on the G8 Foreign Minister's Meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

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

  • UK and Morocco agree to hold strategic dialogue

    Foreign Secretary meets Moroccan Foreign Minister, agrees to hold regular dialogue and reaffirms UK support for democratic reform in Morocco.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Mogadishu

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Somalia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary regrets departure of Palestinian Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary praises the contribution of Dr Salam Fayyad and urges a return to negotiations on a two-state solution.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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

  • G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague, Angelina Jolie and Zainab Hawa Bangura launch G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • UK announces additional funding to address conflict sexual violence

    At G8 Foreign Ministers’ meeting the UK announced further £10 million to tackle sexual violence in conflict & violence against women & girls

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