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43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Luxembourg

43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Luxembourg

Friday, 05 May 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement at Luxembourg’s UPR at the Human Rights Council....

43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Barbados

43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Barbados

Friday, 05 May 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement at Barbados’s UPR at the Human Rights Council....

Safety of Journalists: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Safety of Journalists: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Norwegian Ambassador to the OSCE Anne-Kirsti Karlsen gives a statement on safety of journalists on behalf of 16 participating States...

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo, May 2023: UK response

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo, May 2023: UK response

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown thanks the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Davenport, for the Mission's ongoing work to strengthen Koso...

UK unlocks funding for operation to avert major oil spill from Red Sea tanker

UK unlocks funding for operation to avert major oil spill from Red Sea tanker

Thursday, 04 May 2023

The UK and the Netherlands co-hosted a conference of nations, companies and organisations to raise funds for the UN operation to prevent an oil spill ...

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OSCE report on deportation of Ukrainian children highlights immense suffering caused by Russia’s war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

OSCE report on deportation of Ukrainian children highlights immense suffering caused by Russia’s war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)....

UK completes largest and longest Western evacuation from Sudan

UK completes largest and longest Western evacuation from Sudan

Thursday, 04 May 2023

The UK government has concluded its successful evacuation operation and announced that it will provide £5 million of lifesaving aid to people fleeing ...

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Moscow Mechanism report on deportation of Ukrainian children: UK statement to the OSCE

Moscow Mechanism report on deportation of Ukrainian children: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown welcomes the OSCE Moscow Mechanism report and calls for an immediate end to deportation of Ukrainian children by Russi...

Moscow Mechanism report on deportation of Ukrainian children: joint statement

Moscow Mechanism report on deportation of Ukrainian children: joint statement

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Vesa Häkkinen, Finnish Ambassador to the OSCE, gives a statement on behalf of 45 OSCE participating States on the Russian deportation of children from...

Russian leadership is not serious about peace in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russian leadership is not serious about peace in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Acting Ambassador Brown says that if Russia wanted peace, it would stop bombing Ukraine's civilian population, demonstrate commitment to the Black Sea...

The UK is committed to working with all countries to advance peace, security and development: UK Statement at the Security Council

The UK is committed to working with all countries to advance peace, security and development: UK Statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on peacebuilding and sustaining peace...

We must work to ensure benefits of scientific and technological breakthroughs achieve maximum impact: UK at the UN

We must work to ensure benefits of scientific and technological breakthroughs achieve maximum impact: UK at the UN

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Statement by UK Chief Scientific Adviser Charlotte Watts at the UN Scientific, Technology and Innovation Forum ...

WTO's OECS Trade Policy Review: UK statement

WTO's OECS Trade Policy Review: UK statement

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO, Ambassador Simon Manley, gave a statement during OECS's fourth WTO Trade Policy Review (TPR)....

Increasingly desperate Russian leaders are running out of ideas: UK statement to the OSCE

Increasingly desperate Russian leaders are running out of ideas: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says thousands of ordinary Russians are being sent to their deaths whilst Putin tries to insulate the Russian elite f...

43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on France

43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on France

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement at France’s UPR at the Human Rights Council....

43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Romania

43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Romania

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement at Romania’s UPR at the Human Rights Council....

UK and Canada announce winner of 2023 Media Freedom Award

UK and Canada announce winner of 2023 Media Freedom Award

Monday, 01 May 2023

Egyptian online newspaper Mada Masr wins joint UK-Canadian accolade for extraordinary commitment to high-quality independent journalism....

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2,197 people safely evacuated from Sudan by the UK

2,197 people safely evacuated from Sudan by the UK

Monday, 01 May 2023

The UK government has evacuated 2,197 people to safety from Sudan, in the longest and largest airlift by any Western nation during the crisis....

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Extra evacuation flight from Port Sudan announced

Extra evacuation flight from Port Sudan announced

Sunday, 30 April 2023

Exceptional additional flight from Port Sudan announced, as total number of people evacuated reaches 2122....

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1,888 airlifted to safety by UK evacuation from Sudan

1,888 airlifted to safety by UK evacuation from Sudan

Saturday, 29 April 2023

1,888 people have been airlifted to safety by UK evacuation, as the focus turns to supporting those remaining in Sudan....

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We will not abandon the women and girls of Afghanistan: UK Statement at the Security Council

We will not abandon the women and girls of Afghanistan: UK Statement at the Security Council

Friday, 28 April 2023

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

Evacuation flights from Khartoum due to end in 24 hours

Evacuation flights from Khartoum due to end in 24 hours

Friday, 28 April 2023

The final UK evacuation flight from Wadi Saeedna airfield near Khartoum in Sudan is due to leave on Saturday (29 April) due to declining demand for se...

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UK and Croatia bolster trade and security cooperation

UK and Croatia bolster trade and security cooperation

Friday, 28 April 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly hosts Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grli? Radman in London to sign joint declaration on bilateral cooperation....

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The need for accountability in Syria: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon's speech

The need for accountability in Syria: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon's speech

Friday, 28 April 2023

Minister of State for the Middle East, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, hosted an event at the FCDO on 27 April with the Syrian Emergency Task Force....

Extension of ceasefire in Sudan: Trilateral Mechanism and Quad joint statement, 27 April 2023

Extension of ceasefire in Sudan: Trilateral Mechanism and Quad joint statement, 27 April 2023

Thursday, 27 April 2023

The Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad gave a joint statement, welcoming the announcement to extend the ceasefire in Sudan. ...

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The UK remains committed to supporting an inclusive, diverse and multi ethnic democracy in Kosovo: UK Statement at the Security Council

The UK remains committed to supporting an inclusive, diverse and multi ethnic democracy in Kosovo: UK Statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 27 April 2023

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

UK Ambassador to Sudan deployed to Addis Ababa

UK Ambassador to Sudan deployed to Addis Ababa

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Giles Lever will support the UK’s diplomatic regional response to Sudan from British Embassy in Ethiopia. ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Fiona Blyth

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia: Fiona Blyth

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Ms Fiona Blyth has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mongolia....

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"The veto has a heavy responsibility, to be used to avoid and resolve conflict": UK Statement at the General Assembly

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Statement by Philip Reed at the UN General Assembly debate on the use of the veto...

Checkpoint on the Lachin Corridor: UK statement to the OSCE

Checkpoint on the Lachin Corridor: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown expresses concern regarding ongoing disruptions to the Lachin Corridor and urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to resume substantive ...

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