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Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister Alistair Burt is very concerned by the life sentence handed down by the Appeals Court of Bahrain to Sheikh Ali Salman.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Event to launch the 2017 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report laid in parliament on 16 July.
Alistair Burt confirms the strength and depth of the UK-Bahraini relationship, and the UK’s support for Bahrain’s continuing reform programme.
Minister for Human Rights Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, publishes the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s 2017 annual Human Rights and Democracy Report.
Dr Liam Fox will visit Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates this weekend (26 to 28 May) to promote more than 68 UK projects worth £30 billion to investors.
Britain has cemented its enhanced and permanent presence in the Gulf with the opening of the United Kingdom Naval Support Facility at a ceremony at Mina Salman port in Bahrain today.
Minister Alistair Burt has expressed concern about the sentencing of Nabeel Rajab.
The Foreign Secretary comments that the Emir of Qatar's commitment to combat terrorism will help resolve the dispute.
Boris Johnson welcomes Gulf statements agreeing more time for Qatar.
The Foreign Secretary reiterated his concerns about the ongoing tensions, urging Gulf ministers to deescalate the situation and find a swift resolution.
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with the leaders of a number of Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar.
The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson urges Gulf parties to de-escalate current tensions.
The British Embassy in Bahrain hosted a birthday party for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's 91st birthday.
Foreign Secretary comments following the execution of 3 men in Bahrain.
The Foreign Secretary delivers a speech on the UK’s policy in the Gulf at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain.
All 6 Gulf countries have committed to sign up to the WePROTECT Global Alliance to take action to end the online sexual exploitation of children.
Theresa May addressed the Gulf Co-operation Council and spoke about how the UK will step up its relationship with the GCC countries.
Theresa May will tell the Gulf Co-operation Council the UK is committed to working with Gulf partners to counter the threat from Iran.
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to the Royal Navy personnel serving on HMS Ocean in Bahrain to thank them for their vital work in the Gulf.
Prime Minister Theresa May announces a new package of joint measures with the Gulf that will tackle terrorism and bolster security.
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