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  • Minister for Africa visits Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, visits the Democratic Republic of Congo supporting unique opportunity for peace in 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets German Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague's statement about his meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany, in London.

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

  • Cash grants to help disabled people in standing for election extended for another year

    Helen Grant announces extension of Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund.

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

  • EU statement on treatment of human rights defenders

    Declaration by High Representative Catherine Ashton on behalf of the European Union regarding the treatment of human rights defenders and their relatives in China

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent progress on Syrian humanitarian crisis

    As talks reach end of first round, William Hague says plight of the Syrian people must be urgent priority.

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

  • Minister Swire concludes visit to Burma and Cambodia

    Foreign Minister Hugo Swire leaves Cambodia after a successful visit to the region. Very impressed with Cambodia’s potential for the future.

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

  • Ukraine: Update and government response

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the situation in Ukraine and the UK government’s response.

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

  • The importance of open societies and economies in Asia Pacific

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague sets out five principles that will be crucial for success of countries adapting to a changing world.

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

  • Mike Penning visits pioneering vehicle adaptations firm for disabled people

    The Minister of State for Disabled People visits a vehicle adaptations firm to see how the government’s £17m of investment is being spent.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Burma’s Kachin State

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire is the first British Minister since World War II to visit Kachin State in Burma.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire visits Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire visits Burma for second time and meets Aung San Suu Kyi and Ministers on democracy and human rights Burma.

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

  • Baroness Warsi meets Central African Republic religious leaders

    Baroness Warsi today met two of CAR’s foremost religious leaders whose efforts to reduce tensions in CAR are crucial.

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

  • UK to play leading role in remembering the Holocaust internationally

    Foreign Secretary marks Holocaust Memorial Day with a commitment to remember and to learn its lessons.

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

  • FCO Minister congratulates new President of Madagascar

    Mark Simmonds congratulates new President of Madagascar & hopes that the country will soon make concrete progress towards a better future.

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

  • UK congratulates parties in Philippines on negotiation of peace agreement

    William Hague welcomes comprehensive peace agreement in the Philippines and encourages quick and full implementation by all parties.

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

  • FCO condemns death sentence of British national in Pakistan

    Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi condemns death sentence of British national in Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bomb attacks in Egypt

    FCO Minister condemns Egypt bombings and calls on all to refrain from violence.

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

  • HMA Westmacott's statement on the execution of Edgar Tamayo

    Ambassador Westmacott comments on the execution of Edgar Tamayo.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns violence in Rakhine State

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has underlined the UK's concerns about recent violence in Rakhine State, Burma.

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

  • Scottish independence: Analysis paper on borders and citizenship published

    Government paper sets out possible impacts of an international border being created in the event of a vote for Scottish independence.

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