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  • "The UK will be an active and distinctive voice in the Middle East"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague made a statement to Parliament on recent developments in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister discusses situation in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt talked about the latest developments in an interview with BBC Radio 4.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses hopes for "true, open democracy in Egypt"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken today about the situation in Egypt and the wider Middle East and the need for stability following the resignation of President Mubarak.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that "it's very important that the security authorities, the Government respect the right to peaceful protest".

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

  • Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary comment on the recent developments in Egypt

    Prime Minister David Cameron says, "those who now run Egypt have a duty to reflect the wishes of the Egyptian people".

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Bahrain

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with leaders in the government and discuss issues in the region and the bilateral relationship.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Yemen and urges that reform must not be put off

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Yemen on 9 February as part of his regional tour of the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the situation in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague responds to statements made earlier tonight by the Egyptian President and Vice President

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges Egypt to deliver change

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Egyptian Ambassador to the UK Hatem Saif el Nasr on 9 February.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Middle East & North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Tunisia and Jordan as part of his regional tour to support the UK's vital interests in the region and help develop more stable and democratic societies.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces £5 million funding for Arab Partnership Initiative

    The Arab Partnership Initiative will support economic and political development across the Middle East and North Africa over the next four years.

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

  • Egyptian authorities should "meet the aspirations of the Egyptian people"

    Prime Minister David Cameron updated parliament on last week's European Council conclusions on Egypt.

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

  • UK gives new aid to Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

    New aid for Lebanon will provide urgently needed medical supplies for 1,172 families and ensure that 3,500 families have shelter.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: "We are on the side of a stable democratic future for Egypt"

    In an interview on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC1 on Sunday 6 February, Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the current situation in Egypt.

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

  • UK welcomes new Tunisian government's commitment to human rights

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomed the commitment from the new Tunisian government and paid tribute to the Tunisian people.

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

  • Prime Minister on the situation in Egypt

    Prime Minister David Cameron said that the Egyptian Government should be "taking steps to show there is a clear, credible and transparent path towards transition".

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

  • The consular response to Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt talks to the Head of the Foreign Office Crisis Group Emma Wade about the consular response to the current situation in Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister on situation in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemned intimidation and arrest of human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister concerned about situation in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that if the Government has anything to do with the violence then it should be "stopped and stopped instantly".

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

  • Situation in Egypt and the impact on the region

    In his video blog this week, Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks about the situation in Egypt and its impact on the region and the Middle East Peace Process.

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