Hamish Falconer

Hamish Falconer

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Hamish Falconer is the British Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Middle East, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, focusing on strengthening diplomatic relations and addressing regional issues. His role involves engaging with counterparts to enhance cooperation and discuss shared challenges, particularly in the context of UK-Pakistan relations.

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Hamish Falconer, the Minister for Middle East, summoned the Iranian ambassador to the UK.

بريطانيا تستدعي السفير الإيراني - الاتحاد للأخبار
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-03-05
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Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer said all travellers should know the signs of methanol poisoning.

Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-20
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Hamish Falconer, the Foreign Office minister responsible for consular and crisis, said: 'Methanol poisoning can kill.'

Eight countries added to Foreign Office warning list
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-23
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Hamish Falconer, the Middle East minister, is leading a summit dedicated to discussing the reconstruction of Gaza.

Dispute over UK’s ‘key’ role in Gaza deal highlights limits of British influence | Gaza
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-13
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Hamish Falconer, minister for the Middle East, commented on the diplomatic efforts that led to the couple's release.

British couple held by Taliban for months feared they would be executed
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-22
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Hamish Falconer expressed relief that the couple's ordeal had come to an end.

Taliban release detained elderly British couple from Afghanistan jail - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
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Hamish Falconer expressed relief over the couple's release after their ordeal in Taliban custody.

British couple held in Afghanistan freed after months in Taliban detention
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-19
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Dar met UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan Hamish Falconer in a 'productive' meeting.

Country’s running well, no need for 27th Amendment: FM Dar - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-18
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Deputy Prime Minister will also meet Parliamentary Under Secretary for Pakistan Hamish Falconer.

ڈپٹی وزیراعظم و وزیر خارجہ اسحاق ڈار برطانیہ کے سرکاری دورے پر لندن پہنچ گئے
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-17
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office minister Hamish Falconer has urged the Israeli authorities to ensure transparent investigations of incidents.

‘Healthocide’: experts warn of rise in targeting of health services in conflict | Gaza
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-05
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We did receive a letter from the parliamentary under-secretary of state for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer.

Our Médecins Sans Frontières staff are being killed in Gaza. Why are UK ministers enabling that? | Natalie Roberts
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-15
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Hamish Falconer expressed his dismay at the humanitarian city project.

"Camp de concentration", "consternation", "fantasmes": le projet israélien de "ville humanitaire" pour Gaza provoque un tollé
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-07-13
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Hamish Falconer is the UK minister for the Middle East who expressed his disapproval of the Gaza plan.

Outrage builds over plan to force all Gazans to southern city
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-11
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Hamish Falconer stated that the government saw no need for an inquiry into the UK's actions in Gaza.

Critics of UK role in Gaza war consider setting up independent tribunal | Jeremy Corbyn
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-04
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Hamish Falconer came under unprecedented pressure from MPs of all parties in the Commons on Tuesday to recognise Palestine without conditions.

Recognise Palestine now to avoid ‘deadly status quo’, says its UK ambassador | Palestinian territories
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
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Hamish Falconer, the Middle East minister, told MPs this week the UK thinking was evolving.

Conference to recognise Palestinian state to weaken scope of its ambition, diplomats say | Palestinian territories
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-07
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Hamish Falconer is the UK's Minister for Middle East who called the deaths of Palestinians seeking food 'deeply disturbing'.

US vetoes Security Council’s call for Gaza ceasefire - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-06
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Hamish Falconer described the deaths of Palestinians seeking food as extremely concerning.

537 قتيلاً وجريحاً جراء العدوان على غزة خلال 24 ساعة
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-06-05
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The Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer said later on Wednesday that if Israel did not cease 'the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in this place'.

Keir Starmer calls Israel’s recent actions in Gaza ‘appalling and intolerable’ | Keir Starmer
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
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Hamish Falconer condemned the measures, stating that the settlements are illegal under international law.

Israel will 22 neue Siedlungen im Westjordanland schaffen
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-05-30
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Hamish Falconer is the UK Foreign Secretary who stated that the measure constitutes a deliberate obstacle to the creation of a Palestinian state.

Cómo será la mayor expansión de las últimas décadas anunciada por Israel en Cisjordania y qué consecuencias puede tener
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-30
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British Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer said he had spoken to the diplomats affected and an investigation was needed.

Western diplomats scramble for cover as Israeli soldiers fire ‘warning shots’ in West Bank
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-22
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Middle East minister Hamish Falconer planned to call the blockade of aid to Gaza 'cruel and indefensible.'

UK suspends free trade talks with Israel, announces sanctions over West Bank settlers | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-05-22
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Hamish Falconer described the blockade of aid to Gaza as cruel and indefensible.

La reazione di Starmer: «blocco» ai commerci con Israele e sanzioni ai coloni
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-05-20
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Hamish Falconer was forced in the Commons this week to defend claims by government lawyers regarding Gaza.

UK officials suspect Macron will delay French Palestine recognition | Palestinian territories
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
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Hamish Falconer is the British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa.

"الخريجي" يتلقى اتصالاً هاتفياً من وزير الدولة البريطاني لشؤون الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا
Sabq·Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia· 2025-05-12
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Foreign office minister Hamish Falconer called for restraint and dialogue between India and Pakistan.

UK government says Pakistan needs to do more to tackle terror threat, calls for de-escalation and restraint on both sides
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-07
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Hamish Falconer warned against any attempt by Israel to annex Gaza.

بريطانيا تحذر من أي محاولة لضم غزة
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-05-07
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Hamish Falconer has called for calm between Indian and Pakistani communities.

Pakistan seeks action against London mission vandals - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-30
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