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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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UK commends the highly effective work of the UN Mission in Iraq: UK statement at the Security Council

UK commends the highly effective work of the UN Mission in Iraq: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq....

IAEA Board of Governors’ meeting, June 2023: UK statement on Ukraine

IAEA Board of Governors’ meeting, June 2023: UK statement on Ukraine

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

The UK gave a statement on Ukraine at the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors’ meeting where the UK announced a funding uplift of £7...

Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency

Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

UK, France and Germany (E3) statement to the IAEA about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards...

Russia’s heinous and desperate actions demonstrate that it knows the invasion has failed:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s heinous and desperate actions demonstrate that it knows the invasion has failed: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the Kremlin’s intellectually bankrupt recourse to attritional warfare shows its appalling willingness to sacrifi...

Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv before Ukraine Recovery Conference

Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv before Ukraine Recovery Conference

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

The Foreign Secretary has travelled to Kyiv ahead of the UK hosting the Ukraine Recovery Conference in June 2023....

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Shared values and global partnerships: Foreign Secretary's speech

Shared values and global partnerships: Foreign Secretary's speech

Wednesday, 07 June 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's speech during the opening session of the OECD's Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris...

UK to galvanise support for Ukraine’s recovery at OECD meetings

UK to galvanise support for Ukraine’s recovery at OECD meetings

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

Foreign Secretary chairs the OECD’s Ministerial Council Meeting in Paris to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s recovery and tackle global ch...

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Iran's Fattah missile: FCDO statement

Iran's Fattah missile: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

FCDO statement on Iran's reveal of its new ballistic missile, the Fattah, which was unveiled today....

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If Russia proves to be responsible, it would be a new low: UK at the UN

If Russia proves to be responsible, it would be a new low: UK at the UN

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

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

Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan: UK response, June 2023

Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan: UK response, June 2023

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland congratulates both Azerbaijan and Armenia on the recent progress made towards a lasting settlement and urges them to build on ...

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

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

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

The UK strongly condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure and stands ready to help Ukraine, says Ambassador Neil Holland....

E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA   June 2023

E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA June 2023

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JC...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen: Abda Sharif

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen: Abda Sharif

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

Ms Abda Sharif OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen in succession to Mr Richard Oppenheim....

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Central Africa faces important electoral and transitional milestones: UK statement at the Security Council

Central Africa faces important electoral and transitional milestones: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 05 June 2023

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

WTO 15th Trade Policy Review of the EU: UK Statement

WTO 15th Trade Policy Review of the EU: UK Statement

Monday, 05 June 2023

UK Day 1 Statement: 15th Trade Policy Review of the EU at the WTO in Geneva, 5 & 7 June 2023. ...

Europe Minister to forge closer relations in Central Asia

Europe Minister to forge closer relations in Central Asia

Sunday, 04 June 2023

Minister Leo Docherty will visit Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to reinforce UK support for Central Asia as a close and valued partner....

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Anne Marie Trevelyan addresses Shangri La Dialogue, Singapore

Anne Marie Trevelyan addresses Shangri La Dialogue, Singapore

Saturday, 03 June 2023

Minister of State Anne-Marie Trevelyan spoke about security and stability in the Indo-Pacific at the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore....

UNITAMS mandate renewal underlines that the UN will continue to support peace and democracy in Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council

UNITAMS mandate renewal underlines that the UN will continue to support peace and democracy in Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 02 June 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan....

UK urges DPRK to cease missile launches, return to dialogue and to take credible steps towards denuclearisation: UK statement at the Security Council

UK urges DPRK to cease missile launches, return to dialogue and to take credible steps towards denuclearisation: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 02 June 2023

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

UK pledges £10m to support Palestinian refugees: UNRWA  Pledging Conference

UK pledges £10m to support Palestinian refugees: UNRWA Pledging Conference

Friday, 02 June 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UNRWA Pledging Conference. ...

Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre: UK response, June 2023

Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre: UK response, June 2023

Thursday, 01 June 2023

Ambassador Holland thanks Director of OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre for CPC's work in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine and beyond....

Russia’s brutality towards Ukraine’s children: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s brutality towards Ukraine’s children: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 01 June 2023

On International Children’s Day, Ambassador Neil Holland says that Ukraine's children are paying the price of Russian aggression. ...

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