'A powerful voice in Europe' 20 November 2009
The PM and Foreign Secretary have welcomed the decision to appoint Baroness Ashton as the EU's high representative on foreign affairs and security
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Recent news and events
Importance of British role in Afghanistan 16 November 2009
Prime Minister Gordon Brown commented on the UK's foreign policy priorities, including Afghanistan, during a speech at the Lord Mayor's banquet on Monday 16 November.
Partnership and friendship: German Foreign Minister Westerwelle on introductory visit to the UK 12 November 2009
David Miliband held a press conference with the German Foreign Minister, Guido Westerwelle, on Wednesday 11 November.
International effort against terrorism 12 November 2009
David Miliband spoke about why the UK, and our allies, are in Afghanistan during an interview with Sky News on Wednesday 11 November.
Fall of the Berlin Wall. 20th anniversary celebrations today 09 November 2009
World leaders and hundreds of thousands of visitors mark the occasion. Gordon Brown praises "the unbreakable spirit of men and women" who swept the wall away
Also in the news
UK foreign policy news
- Human Rights resolution on Iran (20/11/2009)
- Change of Ambassador to Mozambique (20/11/2009)
- Chris Bryant visits Cyprus (20/11/2009)
- Cluster munitions ban will make world a safer place (20/11/2009)
- Resolutions on Burma and DPRK (19/11/2009)
- Inauguration 'offers hope for the Afghan people' (19/11/2009)
- Bloggers verdict in Azerbaijan (19/11/2009)
- Change of Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (19/11/2009)
- 'Macedonia's future lies as a member of the EU' (18/11/2009)
- EU statements on Israeli settlements and Gaza (18/11/2009)
