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There is mounting evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces: UK statement to the OSCE

There is mounting evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush says that the sheer destruction and dire humanitarian impact caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is both shocking and ...

Address by the Chair of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Address by the Chair of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush thanks Minister Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir for outlining Iceland’s priorities at the Council of Europe and collaboration with ...

The UK opposes all unilateral actions that will make Israeli Palestinian peace harder to achieve: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK opposes all unilateral actions that will make Israeli Palestinian peace harder to achieve: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Statement delivered by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council briefing on MEPP...

Russia's brutal war blatantly disregards OSCE principles and commitments: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's brutal war blatantly disregards OSCE principles and commitments: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Ambassador Bush welcomes the incoming Bosnian FSC Chair and stresses the continued need to highlight the impact of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine...

Russia is committing heinous crimes against Ukraine and trying to pull the wool over our eyes: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Russia is committing heinous crimes against Ukraine and trying to pull the wool over our eyes: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Statement delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on human rights and religious freedom in Ukraine...

One year since Houthi attacks on UAE: Foreign Secretary's statement

One year since Houthi attacks on UAE: Foreign Secretary's statement

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has issued a statement one year on from a series of Houthi attacks on the United Arab Emirates....

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Ongoing disruptions to the Lachin Corridor: UK statement to the OSCE

Ongoing disruptions to the Lachin Corridor: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Ambassador Bush expresses concern regarding disruptions to the Lachin Corridor and the associated humanitarian consequences....

Foreign Secretary visits USA and Canada to galvanise global action on Ukraine for 2023

Foreign Secretary visits USA and Canada to galvanise global action on Ukraine for 2023

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

James Cleverly begins a visit to Washington DC and Toronto to deepen diplomatic, trade and security ties and keep up the fight against Putin's illegal...

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UK donates lifesaving medical supplies to Ukraine to treat civilians

UK donates lifesaving medical supplies to Ukraine to treat civilians

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

The UK is donating over 70 pallets of bandages, crutches, wheelchairs, and other medical supplies to NGO UK-Med for those injured in Russian attacks....

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UK welcomes efforts, by all parties, to build upon the relative peace we continue to see in Yemen

UK welcomes efforts, by all parties, to build upon the relative peace we continue to see in Yemen

Monday, 16 January 2023

Statement delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Yemen...

Northern Ireland Protocol, 16 January 2023:  joint statement from the Foreign Secretary and Vice President Šef?ovi?

Northern Ireland Protocol, 16 January 2023: joint statement from the Foreign Secretary and Vice President Šef?ovi?

Monday, 16 January 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and European Commission Vice President Maroš Šef?ovi? met by video conference, along with the Northern Ireland Secret...

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UK sanctions Iranian Prosecutor General following execution of Alireza Akbari

UK sanctions Iranian Prosecutor General following execution of Alireza Akbari

Saturday, 14 January 2023

The UK has sanctioned with immediate effect Iran’s Prosecutor General, following the execution of British-Iranian dual national Alireza Akbari....

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Execution of Alireza Akbari in Iran: Foreign Secretary's statement

Execution of Alireza Akbari in Iran: Foreign Secretary's statement

Saturday, 14 January 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has issued a statement following the execution of British-Iranian Alireza Akbari....

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UK supports Ukraine’s initiative for a just and sustainable end to this war: UK statement to the UN Security Council

UK supports Ukraine’s initiative for a just and sustainable end to this war: UK statement to the UN Security Council

Friday, 13 January 2023

Ambassador Barbara Woodward spoke at the first United Nations Security Council meeting of 2023 on Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine....

Iran: Foreign Secretary urges the Iranian regime not to execute Alireza Akbari

Iran: Foreign Secretary urges the Iranian regime not to execute Alireza Akbari

Friday, 13 January 2023

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement warning the Iranian regime not to execute Alireza Akbari...

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We reiterate the Council’s demand for full, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian actors regardless of gender

We reiterate the Council’s demand for full, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian actors regardless of gender

Friday, 13 January 2023

Ahead of a Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, the signatories to the Women, Peace and Security Shared Commitments delivered the following statem...

Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 17 November 2022: joint statement

Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 17 November 2022: joint statement

Friday, 13 January 2023

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 11th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights....

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Russia’s illegal and inhumane assault against Ukraine’s civilian population continues: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s illegal and inhumane assault against Ukraine’s civilian population continues: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 13 January 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia’s continued attacks against civilians and critical infrastructure in Ukraine....

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Serbia: Edward Ferguson

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Serbia: Edward Ferguson

Friday, 13 January 2023

Mr Edward Ferguson has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Serbia....

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Any breach of the UN Charter is a threat to us all: Minister Rutley statement at the UN

Any breach of the UN Charter is a threat to us all: Minister Rutley statement at the UN

Thursday, 12 January 2023

Minister for Americas and the Caribbean David Rutley gave a statement at the UN Security Council open debate on the Rule of Law...

UK voices full support to 2023 OSCE Chair North Macedonia: UK statement to the OSCE

UK voices full support to 2023 OSCE Chair North Macedonia: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 January 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush stresses that the OSCE is now needed more than ever and reaffirms UK's strong support to North Macedonia as incoming 2023 OSCE Ch...

Colombia remains an example to the world of the transformative potential of dialogue and leadership

Colombia remains an example to the world of the transformative potential of dialogue and leadership

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Minister for Americas and the Caribbean David Rutley gave a statement at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia...

Iran: Foreign Secretary calls on the Iranian regime to halt the execution of Alireza Akbari

Iran: Foreign Secretary calls on the Iranian regime to halt the execution of Alireza Akbari

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

The Foreign Secretary has urged the Iranian authorities to release British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Norway: Jan Thompson

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Norway: Jan Thompson

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Ms Jan Thompson has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Norway....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mali: Katy Ransome

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mali: Katy Ransome

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Ms Katy Ransome has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Mali....

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Foreign Secretary in Belfast as progress is made on NI Protocol

Foreign Secretary in Belfast as progress is made on NI Protocol

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly meets political and business leaders in Belfast as progress is made on the Northern Ireland Protocol....

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Addressing West Africa and the Sahel’s security challenges and dire humanitarian situation requires tackling the root causes of conflict

Addressing West Africa and the Sahel’s security challenges and dire humanitarian situation requires tackling the root causes of conflict

Tuesday, 10 January 2023

Ambassador James Kariuki speaks at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel...

UN Security Council resolution on cross border aid into Syria: Minister Mitchell's statement

UN Security Council resolution on cross border aid into Syria: Minister Mitchell's statement

Monday, 09 January 2023

Minister for Development Andrew Mitchell gave a statement on United Nations Security Council resolution 2672 about continuing UN cross-border aid to S...

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For now, 4.1 million Syrians can breathe a sigh of relief knowing cross border support will continue

For now, 4.1 million Syrians can breathe a sigh of relief knowing cross border support will continue

Monday, 09 January 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the adoption of Security Council resolution on cross-border aid in Syria ...

Foreign Secretary summons Iranian diplomat following executions

Foreign Secretary summons Iranian diplomat following executions

Monday, 09 January 2023

The Foreign Secretary has summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires after the regime executed two more protestors....

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