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UK addresses Security Council meeting on ‘Russophobia’: UK at the UN

UK addresses Security Council meeting on ‘Russophobia’: UK at the UN

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Statement by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the Security Council meeting on ‘Russophobia’...

North Korea ballistic missile test, 14 March 2023: FCDO response

North Korea ballistic missile test, 14 March 2023: FCDO response

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a statement following reports that a missile has been launched by North Korea....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Edward Hobart

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates: Edward Hobart

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Mr Edward Hobart CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates....

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South African clean energy innovators to pitch to City of London investors

South African clean energy innovators to pitch to City of London investors

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Four of South Africa’s most promising clean energy start-ups have been selected to pitch their products to investors from the City of London. ...

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Statement to the 102nd Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Statement to the 102nd Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Statement to the 102nd Session of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, Pe...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan: Stephen Conlon

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan: Stephen Conlon

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Mr Stephen Conlon has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Turkmenistan....

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New funding to protect BBC World Service language services

New funding to protect BBC World Service language services

Monday, 13 March 2023

The government awarded the BBC World Service £20 million to support language services and English-language broadcasting, as part of the Integrated Rev...

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New fund announced to support UK's national security priorities

New fund announced to support UK's national security priorities

Monday, 13 March 2023

The new UK Integrated Security Fund (UKISF) will help keep the UK safe and address global sources of volatility and insecurity....

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North Korea missile launch: FCDO response, 10 March 2023

North Korea missile launch: FCDO response, 10 March 2023

Friday, 10 March 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a statement following reports that a missile has been launched by North Korea....

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UK provides new life saving support for Rohingya people

UK provides new life saving support for Rohingya people

Friday, 10 March 2023

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced new UK funding to support Rohingya people living in camps in Bangladesh....

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World Trade Organization General Council March 2023 UK statements

World Trade Organization General Council March 2023 UK statements

Friday, 10 March 2023

The UK spoke on a variety of agenda items at the WTO General Council on 6 - 7 March 2023....

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World Bank Group President nominee Ajay Banga: UK statement of endorsement

World Bank Group President nominee Ajay Banga: UK statement of endorsement

Thursday, 09 March 2023

The UK government has announced its support for candidate Ajay Banga as World Bank Group President. ...

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The 10 INSTEX shareholder states have decided to liquidate INSTEX due to continued obstruction from Iran: E3 statement

The 10 INSTEX shareholder states have decided to liquidate INSTEX due to continued obstruction from Iran: E3 statement

Thursday, 09 March 2023

The governments of the UK, France and Germany (the 'E3') gave a joint statement announcing the liquidation of INSTEX. ...

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IAEA Board of Governors: Agenda Item 7: Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine   UK National Statement

IAEA Board of Governors: Agenda Item 7: Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine UK National Statement

Thursday, 09 March 2023

IAEA Board of Governors, March 2023. Agenda Item 7: Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine. UK National Statement...

OSCE Project Co ordinator in Uzbekistan: UK response, 9 March 2023

OSCE Project Co ordinator in Uzbekistan: UK response, 9 March 2023

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown thanks Hans-Ulrich Ihm from the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan for the team's work, including on cyber security, huma...

FCDO to appoint second Permanent Under Secretary

FCDO to appoint second Permanent Under Secretary

Thursday, 09 March 2023

The FCDO will appoint a second Permanent Under-Secretary to deliver the Government's development priorities. ...

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International Women’s Day 2023: UK Statement to the OSCE

International Women’s Day 2023: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush outlines the UK’s commitments to gender equality and the launch of the International Women and Girls Strategy. ...

UK to host African Investment Summit in April 2024

UK to host African Investment Summit in April 2024

Thursday, 09 March 2023

The Prime Minister will host a UK-African Investment Summit in London on 23 to 24 April 2024....

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Disproportionate impact of Russia's invasion on the women and girls of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Disproportionate impact of Russia's invasion on the women and girls of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush says that we remain deeply humbled by their courage and determination - and stand united with them today and forever. ...

Russia’s illegal war is affecting Ukraine’s labour market: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s illegal war is affecting Ukraine’s labour market: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) speaks at an OSCE Economic and Environmental Committee meeting on digitalisation and the labour market....

Non Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 Statement to the IAEA, March 2023

Non Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 Statement to the IAEA, March 2023

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

UK Ambassador to the IAEA, Corinne Kitsell, gave a statement on behalf of the UK, France and Germany to the IAEA about Iran's implementation of its ob...

Unveiling a plaque from the Association of Jewish Refugees at the British Embassy Vienna

Unveiling a plaque from the Association of Jewish Refugees at the British Embassy Vienna

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

In 1938/9, a team led by Thomas Kendrick and George Berry, as well as Reverends Hugh Grimes and Frederick Collard, worked in defiance of their instruc...

UK announces sanctions against global violators of women’s rights

UK announces sanctions against global violators of women’s rights

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

The Foreign Secretary announces sanctions on International Women’s Day targeting gender-based violence in Iran, Syria, South Sudan and the Central Afr...

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E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, March 2023

E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, March 2023

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Delivered 7 March 2023, France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of its nuclear ...

Women, Peace and Security: UK Statement at the OSCE

Women, Peace and Security: UK Statement at the OSCE

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush says that the UK's commitment to supporting women and girls, including in Ukraine, remains unbreakable....

Russia’s increased targeting of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure is moral bankruptcy: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s increased targeting of Ukraine’s critical infrastructure is moral bankruptcy: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Emma Logan (UK delegation to the OSCE) says Russia's deliberate strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure are designed to spread terror amongst civ...

Modern Britain: Our journey beyond colonialism

Modern Britain: Our journey beyond colonialism

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

The High Commissioner discusses Britain's colonial legacy, and her personal and professional journey in the UK as a woman born in Malaysia....

UK launches new global Women and Girls Strategy on International Women’s Day

UK launches new global Women and Girls Strategy on International Women’s Day

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

Women and girls will be at heart of UK's international work as Foreign Secretary launches new strategy to tackle gender inequality around the world....

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Situation for women and girls in Afghanistan: joint statement from foreign ministers for International Women’s Day

Situation for women and girls in Afghanistan: joint statement from foreign ministers for International Women’s Day

Wednesday, 08 March 2023

The foreign ministers of 27 countries and the EU High Representative urged the Taliban to reverse restrictions on women and girls’ human rights and fr...

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We should put women at the heart of every conflict resolution

We should put women at the heart of every conflict resolution

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the UN Security Council open debate on women, peace and security...

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