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News and communications from The Rt Hon Hugh Robertson
2014-07-13T14:06:00+01:00
HM Government
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2014-07-13T14:06:00+01:00
Foreign Office Minister concerned about violence in Libya
Hugh Robertson, Minister for the Middle East, urges an immediate end to violence at Tripoli International Airport.
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2014-07-09T15:07:00+01:00
Foreign Office Minister Condemns Violence in Yemen
Hugh Robertson expresses full support for the government of Yemen and urges all parties to immediately cease hostilities in Amran
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2014-06-26T12:27:00+01:00
Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson welcomes elections in Libya
UK welcomes Parliamentary elections in Libya and supports inclusive national dialogue to achieve stable prosperous future.
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2014-06-25T12:53:00+01:00
Fourth UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group
Mr Robertson hosted the 4th UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group on 24 June at Lancaster House
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2014-06-12T17:51:00+01:00
Minister for Middle East Hugh Robertson meets Iraqi Foreign Minister
Hugh Robertson says UK supports Iraqi struggle against terrorism and urges leaders to unite country.
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2014-06-12T11:02:00+01:00
FCO concerned by sentencing of activists in Egypt
Hugh Robertson concerned by sentencing of activists in Egypt and calls on Egyptian government to implement rights contained in the constitution.
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2014-06-10T19:08:00+01:00
Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks in Mosul
Hugh Robertson condemns attacks in Mosul and calls for new government to address causes of insecurity in Iraq.
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2014-06-05T11:31:00+01:00
Foreign Office Minister visits Bahrain
Hugh Robertson underlines UK support for reform programme in Bahrain and importance of work to improve human rights.
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2014-05-24T10:19:33+01:00
UK confirms suspension of Cheeki Rafiki search
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.
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2014-05-23T02:21:58+01:00
Foreign Office Minister updates families of ‘Cheeki Rafiki� crew
Minister Hugh Robertson calls families of ‘Cheeki Rafiki� crew about future of search for the boat.
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2014-05-22T14:39:58+01:00
Foreign Office Minister meets families of missing ‘Cheeki Rafiki� crew members
Minister Hugh Robertson holds second meeting with families of missing ‘Cheeki Rafiki� yachtsmen.
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2014-05-21T17:49:53+01:00
Search for missing ‘Cheeki Rafiki� crew members. UK plane joins search
UK plane deployed to support US Coast Guard search for four missing yachtsmen.
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2014-05-20T18:58:21+01:00
Foreign Office Minister meets families of missing ‘Cheeki Rafiki� crew members
Minister for North America Hugh Robertson welcomes US Coastguard’s decision to resume the search for the four missing yachtsmen.
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2014-05-15T17:26:00+01:00
Foreign Secretary comments on Syria and Ukraine
Foreign Secretary urges Russia not to prevent peaceful Ukrainian elections and details further support to Syrian opposition
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2014-05-15T16:56:00+01:00
‘London 11� Friends of Syria Core Group Ministerial Communiqué
This communiqué was agreed by the Ministers of the London 11 countries at a meeting held in London on 15 May 2014.
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2014-05-14T12:36:45+01:00
Foreign Office calls for release of 7 Bahá’� leaders held in Iran
On the 6th anniversary of their incarceration, Hugh Robertson calls for the release of 7 Bahá’� Leaders held in Iran.
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2014-05-08T19:31:00+01:00
FCO Minister condemns Syrian regime’s siege and starvation tactics
Hugh Robertson condemns continued attempts to starve Syrian people into submission and calls for Security Council action.
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2014-05-06T15:53:00+01:00
UK condemns attack on EU delegation in Yemen
Hugh Robertson condemns attack on EU Delegation convoy and offers condolences to families of those killed in recent offensive against al Qaeda.
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2014-04-29T14:01:00+01:00
FCO Minister condemns attacks ahead of elections in Iraq
Hugh Robertson condemns attacks on Iraqi polling stations and calls for elections to be inclusive.
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2014-04-23T14:54:37+01:00
London to host Friends of Yemen meeting on 29 April 2014
UK, Saudi Arabia and Yemen will co-chair meeting to support Yemen through its political transition.