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UK commitment to championing civil society participation at the UN

UK commitment to championing civil society participation at the UN

Monday, 29 August 2022

Richard Croker, Ambassador to the General Assembly, gave a statement at the opening session of the UN Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO...

A renewed agreement this January will be critical to meet the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people

A renewed agreement this January will be critical to meet the humanitarian needs of the Syrian people

Monday, 29 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on Syria...

UK assisting Pakistan in flood relief efforts

UK assisting Pakistan in flood relief efforts

Saturday, 27 August 2022

Up to £1.5 million will come from the UK to help the response to flooding in the south of Pakistan....

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Tenth Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK closing statement

Tenth Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK closing statement

Saturday, 27 August 2022

Aidan Liddle, UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, gave a speech at the end of the 10th NPT Review Conference....

The situation on the ground demonstrates the urgent need to make progress towards a Two State Solution

The situation on the ground demonstrates the urgent need to make progress towards a Two State Solution

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East...

Fifth anniversary of the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar: joint ministerial statement

Fifth anniversary of the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar: joint ministerial statement

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Foreign ministers gave a joint statement marking the 5th anniversary of the Myanmar military’s attack against Rohingya and ensuing crisis....

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Fifth anniversary of the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar: UK statement

Fifth anniversary of the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar: UK statement

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

The UK announces new sanctions and legal action in support of Myanmar’s Rohingya community....

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Calling on the Sudanese to immediately enhance their cooperation with the International Criminal Court

Calling on the Sudanese to immediately enhance their cooperation with the International Criminal Court

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Statement by Chanaka Wickremasinghe, UK Legal Adviser at the Security Council briefing by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Darfur...

Ukraine has inspired the world with its courage and defiance against brutality: UK statement at the Security Council

Ukraine has inspired the world with its courage and defiance against brutality: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

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

Russia's continued war increases collective outrage: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's continued war increases collective outrage: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

Ambassador Bush reaffirms UK's commitment to use all tools available to ensure that Ukraine succeeds in the face of Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified...

Calling on Russia to return full control of all Ukraine’s nuclear facilities to their rightful sovereign owner: UK statement at UN Security Council

Calling on Russia to return full control of all Ukraine’s nuclear facilities to their rightful sovereign owner: UK statement at UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine ...

UK announces nearly £40 million to provide vital food and water to West Africa

UK announces nearly £40 million to provide vital food and water to West Africa

Monday, 22 August 2022

The UK has announced £37.65 million in UK humanitarian funding to help people across the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin area. ...

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The international system that keeps us all safe starts with the UN Charter as the guarantor of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states

The international system that keeps us all safe starts with the UN Charter as the guarantor of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states

Monday, 22 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on promoting common security through dialogue and cooperation...

UK commits millions to helping the world's most vulnerable on World Humanitarian Day

UK commits millions to helping the world's most vulnerable on World Humanitarian Day

Thursday, 18 August 2022

The UK has announced £36 million in UK humanitarian funding to help people in Ukraine, East Africa and Syria....

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Government requests consultations with EU on participation in EU science programmes

Government requests consultations with EU on participation in EU science programmes

Wednesday, 17 August 2022

The UK Government wrote to the European Commission on 16 August 2022 to request consultations on finalising the UK’s participation in EU Programmes....

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UK launches formal consultations with EU over access to scientific programmes

UK launches formal consultations with EU over access to scientific programmes

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

The UK government has written to the EU Commission to launch dispute resolution proceedings over UK access to EU science programmes....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Helen Lewis

Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Helen Lewis

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Ms Helen Lewis has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Ms Nne Nne Iwuji-Eme....

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The Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP gives speech at British High Commission in New Zealand

The Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP gives speech at British High Commission in New Zealand

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Minister for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling gave a speech at the British High Commission in Wellington to diplomats, policy makers and acad...

Minister for Europe's meeting with Azerbaijani Ambassador, 15 August 2022: statement

Minister for Europe's meeting with Azerbaijani Ambassador, 15 August 2022: statement

Monday, 15 August 2022

The UK Minister for Europe, Graham Stuart met the Azerbaijani Ambassador, Elin Suleymanov, to discuss a security incident at the Azerbaijani Embassy i...

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An expansion of the truce is in the interests of all parties and the Yemeni people

An expansion of the truce is in the interests of all parties and the Yemeni people

Monday, 15 August 2022

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

Calling on Russia to return full control of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities to their rightful sovereign owner: UK statement to UN Security Council

Calling on Russia to return full control of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities to their rightful sovereign owner: UK statement to UN Security Council

Thursday, 11 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine...

Willingness to collaborate and bridge differences for the greater good underpins Security Council negotiations

Willingness to collaborate and bridge differences for the greater good underpins Security Council negotiations

Thursday, 11 August 2022

Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the United Nations, gave a statement at the Security Council Arria formula meeting on penholding...

Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine: G7 foreign ministers' statement

Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine: G7 foreign ministers' statement

Wednesday, 10 August 2022

The G7 foreign ministers gave a statement in support of the IAEA's efforts to promote nuclear safety and security at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Pl...

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FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang over Beijing's aggressive escalation against Taiwan

FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang over Beijing's aggressive escalation against Taiwan

Wednesday, 10 August 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has summoned China's Ambassador to explain his country’s actions against Taiwan....

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Continuing UK support in the fight against Daesh as it expands to new settings

Continuing UK support in the fight against Daesh as it expands to new settings

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the United Nations, gave a statement at the UN Security Council briefing on counter-terrorism....

Russia is violating International Humanitarian Law: UK statement to OSCE Special Permanent Council

Russia is violating International Humanitarian Law: UK statement to OSCE Special Permanent Council

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

UK Deputy Head of Delegation Deirdre Brown condemns Russia’s violation of International Humanitarian Law in Ukraine and argues that perpetrators will ...

Second anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Minister Chishti's statement

Second anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Minister Chishti's statement

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister Rehman Chishti calls for free and fair elections in Belarus....

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World Trade Organization General Council, July 2022: UK statements

World Trade Organization General Council, July 2022: UK statements

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, spoke on a variety of agenda items at the WTO General Council 25-26 July 2022. ...

Urging all parties to ensure the ceasefire in Gaza is durable and prevents further violence: UK statement to UN Security Council

Urging all parties to ensure the ceasefire in Gaza is durable and prevents further violence: UK statement to UN Security Council

Monday, 08 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Gaza ...

Capacity building for sustaining peace in Africa

Capacity building for sustaining peace in Africa

Monday, 08 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa...

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