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The UK condemns the DPRK’s launch of yet another inter continental ballistic missile: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK condemns the DPRK’s launch of yet another inter continental ballistic missile: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea....

The UK supports the International Criminal Court to deliver justice for the people of Darfur: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK supports the International Criminal Court to deliver justice for the people of Darfur: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Sudan International Criminal Court investigation....

28th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE

28th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown remembers the victims of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting that we must learn the lessons of his...

Annual Progress Report on the OSCE Gender Action Plan: UK statement, July 2023

Annual Progress Report on the OSCE Gender Action Plan: UK statement, July 2023

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown thanks Secretary General Helga Schmid for presenting the Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Gender ...

UN HRC53: General comment on human rights situation in Colombia

UN HRC53: General comment on human rights situation in Colombia

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Statement on technical cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights in Colombia. Delivered by UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon...

Report by OSCE Head of Centre in Ashgabat: UK response, July 2023

Report by OSCE Head of Centre in Ashgabat: UK response, July 2023

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown voices UK support for the OSCE Centre's work in Turkmenistan, especially on border capability, gender equality, and cl...

Russia must stop weaponising food: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia must stop weaponising food: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown calls on Russia to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative and stop endangering global food security. ...

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement: On the launch of an ICBM by North Korea

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement: On the launch of an ICBM by North Korea

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Following the launch by North Korea of another Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) conducted on July 12 2023, G7 foreign ministers gave a joint ...

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UN HRC53: UK comment on Belarus resolution

UN HRC53: UK comment on Belarus resolution

Thursday, 13 July 2023

UK statement on the human rights situation in Belarus. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley....

UN HRC53: UK Statement on Syria resolution

UN HRC53: UK Statement on Syria resolution

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Statement on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

Foreign Secretary announces investment in southeast Asian economies

Foreign Secretary announces investment in southeast Asian economies

Thursday, 13 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary will this week visit Jakarta (13 to 14 July), meeting ASEAN partners to advance shared priorities of security, stability and pro...

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The UK is committed to supporting Colombia along its path to peace and security for all its people: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK is committed to supporting Colombia along its path to peace and security for all its people: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia....

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Ukraine & Crimea

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Ukraine & Crimea

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

UK statement on oral update of High Commissioner on human rights situation in Ukraine & Secretary-General interim report on human rights situation in ...

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam: UK statement to the OSCE, 12 July 2023

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam: UK statement to the OSCE, 12 July 2023

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown says Russia must bear ultimate responsibility for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam....

UK statement on the South China Sea

UK statement on the South China Sea

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

A UK government spokesperson statement issued on 12 July on the South China Sea...

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UK sanctions businesses funding Sudan war

UK sanctions businesses funding Sudan war

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

New sanctions have been announced which will target the businesses associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. ...

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Towards the Global Refugee Forum 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Towards the Global Refugee Forum 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell gave a pre-recorded speech at Towards the Global Refugee Forum 2023 at Wilton Park. ...

The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines should be treated with utmost seriousness: UK statement at the Security Council

The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines should be treated with utmost seriousness: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Nord Stream gas pipeline....

UN HRC53: Explanation of vote on countering religious hatred

UN HRC53: Explanation of vote on countering religious hatred

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

UK statement during urgent debate on countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, at UN Human Rights ...

Syria’s chemical weapons programme remains a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Syria’s chemical weapons programme remains a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria chemical weapons....

Minister David Rutley visits The Bahamas for the 50th Anniversary of Independence

Minister David Rutley visits The Bahamas for the 50th Anniversary of Independence

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Minister attends state reception and announces that the UK will publish its historic archives....

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UN HRC 53: Statement on public acts of religious hatred

UN HRC 53: Statement on public acts of religious hatred

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

UK Statement during urgent debate on “the alarming rise in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred" at the UN Human Rights Council. ...

There is no rational or moral argument for Russia to veto the resolution on Syria cross border aid: UK statement at the Security Council

There is no rational or moral argument for Russia to veto the resolution on Syria cross border aid: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria cross-border aid....

2023 Youth Mobility Scheme for South Korean nationals: 2nd ballot

2023 Youth Mobility Scheme for South Korean nationals: 2nd ballot

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

The second ballot for this year’s YMS will open in July...

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OPCW 103rd Executive Council: UK national statement

OPCW 103rd Executive Council: UK national statement

Monday, 10 July 2023

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Joanna Roper, at the 103rd Executive Counc...

UN HRC53: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Racism

UN HRC53: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Racism

Monday, 10 July 2023

UK statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism at the 53rd UN Human Rights Council. ...

We are closer than ever to resolving the threat posed by the Safer oil tanker: UK statement at the Security Council

We are closer than ever to resolving the threat posed by the Safer oil tanker: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 10 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

Caucus of African Governors, 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Caucus of African Governors, 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Saturday, 08 July 2023

Andrew Mitchell, UK Minister for Development and Africa, gave a closing speech at the 2023 Caucus of African Governors of the World Bank and IMF....

UK calls for reforms to address climate change at African Caucus

UK calls for reforms to address climate change at African Caucus

Friday, 07 July 2023

UK Minister for Development and Africa calls for financial reforms to tackle impact of climate change across Africa, as he visits Cape Verde....

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IAEA Report on the Fukushima Daiichi ALPS Treated Water Discharge

IAEA Report on the Fukushima Daiichi ALPS Treated Water Discharge

Friday, 07 July 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson statement on the 4 July International Atomic Energy Agency Task Force Report. ...

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