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UK sanctions perpetrators of conflict related sexual violence

UK sanctions perpetrators of conflict related sexual violence

Monday, 19 June 2023

UK announces new sanctions holding perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict to account. ...

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The UK Singapore Cyber Dialogue

The UK Singapore Cyber Dialogue

Monday, 19 June 2023

The UK-Singapore Cyber Dialogue was held in London on 13 June 2023 to discuss cyber priorities and deliverables for both countries....

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Outstanding contributions to human rights recognised on Overseas and International Honours List

Outstanding contributions to human rights recognised on Overseas and International Honours List

Friday, 16 June 2023

Over 100 people awarded for exceptional service to the UK overseas or internationally in The King’s Birthday Honours List....

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UK urges Malian authorities to uphold responsibilities and allow the UN Mission to fulfil its mandate: UK statement at the Security Council

UK urges Malian authorities to uphold responsibilities and allow the UN Mission to fulfil its mandate: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 16 June 2023

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

North Korea ballistic missile launches: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches: FCDO statement

Thursday, 15 June 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 15 June....

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UK funding for Syrians reaches almost £200 million this year

UK funding for Syrians reaches almost £200 million this year

Thursday, 15 June 2023

UK funding for vulnerable Syrians and the region reaches almost £200 million this year. ...

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UK and Portugal celebrate the world’s longest diplomatic alliance

UK and Portugal celebrate the world’s longest diplomatic alliance

Thursday, 15 June 2023

The UK and Portugal will celebrate the 650th anniversary of the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance with a service at the Queen’s Chapel and a Strategic Dialogu...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Pakistan: Jane Marriott

Change of British High Commissioner to Pakistan: Jane Marriott

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Jane Marriott has been appointed British High Commissioner to Pakistan....

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Ukraine Recovery Conference will help in Ukraine's recovery: UK statement to the OSCE

Ukraine Recovery Conference will help in Ukraine's recovery: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Ambassador Holland tells the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE that the Ukraine Recovery Conference will ...

Russia's war is devastating the economy of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's war is devastating the economy of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 June 2023

At the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE, Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says Ukraine's econo...

The UK is a proud champion of the rights of members of marginalised groups and is committed to defending them: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK is a proud champion of the rights of members of marginalised groups and is committed to defending them: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on tolerance and international peace and security....

Arrest of Vietnamese climate advocate Hoang Thi Minh Hong: FCDO statement

Arrest of Vietnamese climate advocate Hoang Thi Minh Hong: FCDO statement

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) gave a statement following the arrest of Vietnamese climate advocate Hoang Thi Minh Hong....

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Bruegel event on EU Critical Raw Materials Act: Minister Trevelyan's remarks

Bruegel event on EU Critical Raw Materials Act: Minister Trevelyan's remarks

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a video address at Bruegel event 'From metals to minerals: building the right policy mix for EU's critical raw mate...

Russia’s despicable attacks on civilians are inexcusable:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s despicable attacks on civilians are inexcusable: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says that over 15 months into its illegal invasion, the list of Russia’s accomplishments read like a depraved horror ...

New Second Permanent Under Secretary in the FCDO

New Second Permanent Under Secretary in the FCDO

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Nick Dyer has been appointed the new Second Permanent Under-Secretary in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)....

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The UK will continue to promote the full, active and meaningful participation of disabled people in our work: Minister Pursglove statement at the General Assembly

The UK will continue to promote the full, active and meaningful participation of disabled people in our work: Minister Pursglove statement at the General Assembly

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Statement by Minister Pursglove at the UN General Assembly Debate on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16)....

We must integrate climate reduction efforts into our early warning responses: UK statement at the Security Council

We must integrate climate reduction efforts into our early warning responses: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on climate change....

The International Residual Mechanism continues to implement its mandate in a timely and effective manner: UK Statement at the Security Council

The International Residual Mechanism continues to implement its mandate in a timely and effective manner: UK Statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Statement by UK Legal Adviser Chanaka Wickremasinghe on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals....

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the University of Essex Agree New Chevening Pathway for Pakistani Scholars

The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the University of Essex Agree New Chevening Pathway for Pakistani Scholars

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

On Monday 12 June, The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the University of Essex signed an agreement to provide a new Chevening sc...

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Climate and Tech investment to supercharge UK India development partnership ahead of G20 meeting

Climate and Tech investment to supercharge UK India development partnership ahead of G20 meeting

Monday, 12 June 2023

International Development Minister Andrew Mitchell is in India for the G20 and to announce new climate and tech partnerships....

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UK to provide £16 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

UK to provide £16 million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Saturday, 10 June 2023

The FCDO is to provide £16 million to address widespread needs in Ukraine, including to support people affected by the destruction of the Nova Kakhovk...

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Appointment of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Afghanistan

Appointment of Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Afghanistan

Friday, 09 June 2023

Mr Robert Chatterton Dickson has been appointed Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in succession to Mr Hugo Shorter...

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The UK looks to cooperation with the Arab League to support peace and democracy in  the region: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK looks to cooperation with the Arab League to support peace and democracy in the region: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the League of Arab States....

New UK sanctions legislation allows the government to target Belarus exports, internet propaganda, and crack down on circumvention

New UK sanctions legislation allows the government to target Belarus exports, internet propaganda, and crack down on circumvention

Thursday, 08 June 2023

New sanctions legislation allows the UK to target exports from Belarus funding the Lukashenko regime and crack down on Russia’s efforts to circumvent ...

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Russia's brutality cannot break Ukraine's spirit: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's brutality cannot break Ukraine's spirit: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Ambassador Holland says that despite countless Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, Ukraine stands strong....

UK and Ghana launch new investor group to scout for top investment opportunities

UK and Ghana launch new investor group to scout for top investment opportunities

Thursday, 08 June 2023

The UK Minister for Development and Minister for International Trade commit to strengthen trade and increase investment in Ghana at the UK-Ghana Busin...

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Lord Ahmad to set out support for Counter Daesh efforts at global meeting in Riyadh

Lord Ahmad to set out support for Counter Daesh efforts at global meeting in Riyadh

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Minister of State for the Middle East Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon will set out the UK's work to eradicate Daesh and support those affected by its terroris...

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Importance of human rights for security in the region: UK statement to the OSCE

Importance of human rights for security in the region: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Ambassador Holland recalls the importance of inclusive, democratic institutions and accountable governments for security in the OSCE region....

Ukraine: UK boosts funding to International Atomic Energy Agency

Ukraine: UK boosts funding to International Atomic Energy Agency

Thursday, 08 June 2023

The UK has announced additional funding of £750,000 to the IAEA to support its nuclear safety work in Ukraine....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro: Dawn McKen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro: Dawn McKen

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Ms Dawn McKen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro....

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