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Foreign Secretary: "We have to win our place in the world economy"

16 May 2012

How diplomacy can equip Britain to succeed in the 21st century

Foreign Secretary invites questions on Afghanistan via Twitter

London, 16 May 2012

In advance of discussions on Afghanistan at the NATO Summit in Chicago on 20-21 May, Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer questions about the UK's policy towards Afghanistan via Twitter on Thursday 17 May.

Foreign Secretary announces the UK is to open two new diplomatic posts in India

London, 16 May 2012

Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will open two Deputy High Commissions in Hyderabad and Chandigarh, bringing the number of UK posts in India to seven.

Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement to end hunger strikes by Palestinian prisoners

London, 16 May 2012

Foreign Secretary William Hague commended all sides for their role in finding a solution which prevents loss of life after Palestinian prisoners agreed to end their hunger strike.

Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of EU sanctions against Syrian regime

London, 14 May 2012

Speaking after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said as long as violence continued, the UK would continue to increase pressure on the regime.