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Hugh Robertson, Minister for the Middle East, urges an immediate end to violence at Tripoli International Airport.

• Updated: 13 July 2014

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

Hugh Robertson expresses full support for the government of Yemen and urges all parties to immediately cease hostilities in Amran

• Updated: 9 July 2014

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

UK welcomes Parliamentary elections in Libya and supports inclusive national dialogue to achieve stable prosperous future.

• Updated: 26 June 2014

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

Mr Robertson hosted the 4th UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group on 24 June at Lancaster House

• Updated: 25 June 2014

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

Hugh Robertson says UK supports Iraqi struggle against terrorism and urges leaders to unite country.

• Updated: 12 June 2014

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

Hugh Robertson concerned by sentencing of activists in Egypt and calls on Egyptian government to implement rights contained in the constitution.

• Updated: 12 June 2014

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

Hugh Robertson condemns attacks in Mosul and calls for new government to address causes of insecurity in Iraq.

• Updated: 10 June 2014

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

Hugh Robertson underlines UK support for reform programme in Bahrain and importance of work to improve human rights.

• Updated: 5 June 2014

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

The US Coast Guard has confirmed that the search for the crew of the ‘Cheeki Rafiki’ yacht, which disappeared on 16 May, has now been suspended.

• Updated: 24 May 2014

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

Minister Hugh Robertson calls families of ‘Cheeki Rafiki’ crew about future of search for the boat.

• Updated: 23 May 2014

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

Minister Hugh Robertson holds second meeting with families of missing ‘Cheeki Rafiki’ yachtsmen.

• Updated: 22 May 2014

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

UK plane deployed to support US Coast Guard search for four missing yachtsmen.

• Updated: 21 May 2014

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

Minister for North America Hugh Robertson welcomes US Coastguard’s decision to resume the search for the four missing yachtsmen.

• Updated: 20 May 2014

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

Foreign Secretary urges Russia not to prevent peaceful Ukrainian elections and details further support to Syrian opposition

• Updated: 15 May 2014

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

This communiqué was agreed by the Ministers of the London 11 countries at a meeting held in London on 15 May 2014.

• Updated: 15 May 2014

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

On the 6th anniversary of their incarceration, Hugh Robertson calls for the release of 7 Bahá’í Leaders held in Iran.

• Updated: 14 May 2014

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

Hugh Robertson condemns continued attempts to starve Syrian people into submission and calls for Security Council action.

• Updated: 8 May 2014

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

Hugh Robertson condemns attack on EU Delegation convoy and offers condolences to families of those killed in recent offensive against al Qaeda.

• Updated: 6 May 2014

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

Hugh Robertson condemns attacks on Iraqi polling stations and calls for elections to be inclusive.

• Updated: 29 April 2014

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

UK, Saudi Arabia and Yemen will co-chair meeting to support Yemen through its political transition.

• Updated: 23 April 2014

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