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London conference unites international community on Ukraine’s future and global security

London conference unites international community on Ukraine’s future and global security

Thursday, 22 June 2023

The Ukraine Recovery Conference, co-hosted by the UK and Ukraine, was held in London this week....

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World Refugee Day 2023: joint statement to the OSCE

World Refugee Day 2023: joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 June 2023

To mark World Refugee Day 2023, UK and others recall the plight of those who have been forced to flee their homes. ...

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, June 2023

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, June 2023

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Ambassador Holland underlines UK support for the work of OSCE Mission to Serbia, including on justice sector reforms, media freedom, and gender mainst...

UK announces climate partnerships with Africa and the Caribbean

UK announces climate partnerships with Africa and the Caribbean

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell announces at a Paris summit new partnerships to help developing countries manage debt and climate ...

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UN HRC53: UK Statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

UN HRC53: UK Statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Statement on Protection against Violence & Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity. Delivered by Rita French, UK Human Rights Amb...

UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa in first visit to the UAE

UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa in first visit to the UAE

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Lord Ahmad travelled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 22 June for his first visit to the country as Minister of State for the Middle East and Nort...

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Ukraine will defy Russian aggression and prosper: UK statement to the OSCE

Ukraine will defy Russian aggression and prosper: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in London shows that Ukraine will emerge stronger and more prosperous with in...

UK Statement following UN Report on Democratic Republic of Congo

UK Statement following UN Report on Democratic Republic of Congo

Thursday, 22 June 2023

UK Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes Alison Thorpe issued a statement following the United Nations Group of Experts report on The Democratic R...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Peter Vowles

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Peter Vowles

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe....

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Engagement is needed at all levels to tackle insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea: UK statement at the Security Council

Engagement is needed at all levels to tackle insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Statement by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the Security Council meeting on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea....

5th UK Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue

5th UK Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

UK and Azerbaijan recommit to regional security and tackling global threats...

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While the Taliban continue on this path, international recognition will not be on the table: UK statement at UN Security Council

While the Taliban continue on this path, international recognition will not be on the table: UK statement at UN Security Council

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan....

The UK will stand by Ukraine for however long it takes, Ukraine will win:  UK statement to the OSCE

The UK will stand by Ukraine for however long it takes, Ukraine will win: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the UK and its allies are committed to providing Ukraine with the support it needs to defend itself and push Rus...

Legislation alone will not deliver sustainable peace in South Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council

Legislation alone will not deliver sustainable peace in South Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan....

Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement

Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

At the 2023 Ukraine Reform Conference, G7+ countries and Ukraine committed to a partnership for the sustainable recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine...

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UK boosts Ukraine’s recovery at major London summit

UK boosts Ukraine’s recovery at major London summit

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

The UK has today announced a wide-ranging package of support for Ukraine’s recovery effort at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London....

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UN HRC53: UK Statement for Panel Discussion on Myanmar

UN HRC53: UK Statement for Panel Discussion on Myanmar

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Statement for Panel Discussion on human rights violations against Rohingya & other minorities in Myanmar. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq: Stephen Hitchen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq: Stephen Hitchen

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Mr Stephen Charles Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq....

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UK and Denmark commit to closer ties on foreign policy, trade and security

UK and Denmark commit to closer ties on foreign policy, trade and security

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly signed a joint statement on bilateral cooperation with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in London on 20 J...

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UN HRC53:UK statement on report of Human Rights High Commissioner

UN HRC53:UK statement on report of Human Rights High Commissioner

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as delivered by UK Human Rights ambassador, Rita F...

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Eritrea

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Eritrea

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Interactive dialogue on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, in Geneva at the UN. ...

‘The Political Agreement for Peace and Stability remains the only viable option to end conflict in the Central African Republic’: UK statement at the Security Council

‘The Political Agreement for Peace and Stability remains the only viable option to end conflict in the Central African Republic’: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic....

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Oman: Liane Saunders

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Oman: Liane Saunders

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Dr Liane Saunders OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman in succession to Mr William Murray....

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UN HRC53: Core Group Statement on Sri Lanka

UN HRC53: Core Group Statement on Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Sri Lanka Core Group Statement as delivered by Rita French, UK Human Rights Ambassador. ...

New legislation allows Russian sanctions to remain until compensation is paid to Kyiv

New legislation allows Russian sanctions to remain until compensation is paid to Kyiv

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

The UK government is taking powers to maintain Russian sanctions until compensation is paid to Ukraine....

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UN HRC53: UK statement on human rights situation in Afghanistan

UN HRC53: UK statement on human rights situation in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Enhanced Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Afghanistan. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN, Simo...

The political process must move forward to deliver the stability and security the people of Libya want and deserve: UK statement at the Security Council

The political process must move forward to deliver the stability and security the people of Libya want and deserve: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 19 June 2023

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

UN HRC53: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Sudan

UN HRC53: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Sudan

Monday, 19 June 2023

Statement on the report of the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in Sudan as delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN in Geneva, Sim...

UN HRC53: Statement on High Commissioner's report on Sudan.

UN HRC53: Statement on High Commissioner's report on Sudan.

Monday, 19 June 2023

Statement on the report of the High Commissioner on human rights situation in Sudan, as delivered by Simon Manley, UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN in ...

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam: UK statement to OSCE committee

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam: UK statement to OSCE committee

Monday, 19 June 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Committee that intentionally attacking exclusively civilian inf...

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