Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

New international coalition launched to end violence against women and girls globally

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

A major new global coalition is being launched today (2 December 2025), bringing together pioneering women from across the world to tackle violence ag...

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2025 Indo Pacific Conference: Minister Malhotra keynote speech

Monday, 01 December 2025

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Indo-Pacific Conference hosted by King's College London....

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Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Deputy Ambassador James Ford recalls the vital contribution of media freedom to security in the OSCE region, and calls on Russia, Belarus and others t...

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Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

UK and others call for action to uphold safety of journalists and media freedom against a deteriorating background within some OSCE countries...

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Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Pakistan Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, 25 November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

A joint communiqué to enhance cooperation through sisterhood and solidarity....

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Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Nigerian National Assembly, 12 November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

A joint communiqué to enhance cooperation through sisterhood and solidarity. ...

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Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK Statement November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks the Coordinator of Economic and Environmental activities for his office's work on mitigating the environmental impacts of Ru...

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UK stands with Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 November 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer welcomes progress at Geneva talks between the US and Ukraine, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty an...

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UK reaffirms indivisibility of Helsinki principles amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirms commitment to the Helsinki Final Act as the cornerstone of European security. UK condemns Russia’s aggression a...

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E4 statement on the situation in the West Bank

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Joint statement on behalf of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in the West Bank...

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UK welcomes US and Ukrainian work towards a just and lasting peace and underlines continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the meaningful progress between the US and Ukraine on delivering a just and lasting peace. Ukraine has consistently demon...

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UK Bahrain Strategic Dialogue 2025: joint statement

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The UK Foreign Secretary and Minister Hamish Falconer, along with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, co-chaired the UK-Bahrain Strategic Dial...

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We encourage the Libyan authorities to continue working with the Court to ensure those subject to ICC warrants are surrendered: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya. ...

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UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its ov...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile: David Concar

Monday, 24 November 2025

Mr David Concar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa....

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The United Kingdom will continue to work with all partners to implement Resolution 2803 and to forge a just and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians, anchored in a two state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 24 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

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Twenty Five years of Women Peace and Security

Monday, 24 November 2025

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP delivered a speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Women Peace and Security agenda....

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UK Right of Reply on behalf of AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Friday, 21 November 2025

Agenda Item 7: Transfer of the nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS and its safeguards in all aspects of the NPT ...

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UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership

Friday, 21 November 2025

UK PM Sir Keir Starmer set to arrive in Johannesburg for G20, unveiling major UK-SA initiatives to boost jobs, unlock capital, and deepen economic tie...

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UK expands visa fraud campaign in India to tackle illegal migration at its source

Friday, 21 November 2025

UK to launch visa fraud prevention campaign in second Indian state following successful first phase...

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On World Children’s Day, we are reminded of the Ukrainian children who have become victims of Russia’s illegal invasion and imperialist warmongering: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine ...

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The UK is concerned by the ongoing violence in Myanmar, including escalating human rights violations and increasing reports of sexual and?gender based violence: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Statement by Charles Kent, Senior Human Rights Officer at the UN Third Committee meeting on Myanmar....

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The UK calls on Iran to establish an immediate moratorium on executions: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Statement by Andrew Sigley, First Secretary Human Rights at the UN Third Committee meeting on Iran....

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Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania: UK statement, November 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Ambassador Holland reaffirms the UK's support for Albania's Euro-Atlantic path and welcomes the OSCE Presence’s support to Albania’s parliament, law e...

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The UK will never recognise Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and deplores the worsening human rights situation: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Third Committee on Crimea. ...

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Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine: UK Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Delivered at the November 2025 IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna....

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Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Update by Australia, the UK and the US (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propul...

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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025

France, Germany and the UK (the E3) delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board on Iran's Nuclear Non-Prolifera...

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92nd anniversary of the Holodomor: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 20 November 2025

On the 92nd anniversary of the Holodomor, Deputy Ambassador James Ford remembers those who lost their lives and pays tribute to those who continue to ...

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UK Statement – ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories

Thursday, 20 November 2025

UK Statement for the International Labour Organization's programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories. Delivered at the ILO'...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

New international coalition launched to end violence against women and girls globally

2025 Indo Pacific Conference: Minister Malhotra keynote speech

Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, November 2025

Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, November 2025

Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Pakistan Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, 25 November 2025

Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Nigerian National Assembly, 12 November 2025

Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK Statement November 2025

UK stands with Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms indivisibility of Helsinki principles amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

E4 statement on the situation in the West Bank

UK welcomes US and Ukrainian work towards a just and lasting peace and underlines continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

UK Bahrain Strategic Dialogue 2025: joint statement

We encourage the Libyan authorities to continue working with the Court to ensure those subject to ICC warrants are surrendered: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile: David Concar

The United Kingdom will continue to work with all partners to implement Resolution 2803 and to forge a just and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians, anchored in a two state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Twenty Five years of Women Peace and Security

UK Right of Reply on behalf of AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership

UK expands visa fraud campaign in India to tackle illegal migration at its source

On World Children’s Day, we are reminded of the Ukrainian children who have become victims of Russia’s illegal invasion and imperialist warmongering: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is concerned by the ongoing violence in Myanmar, including escalating human rights violations and increasing reports of sexual and?gender based violence: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

The UK calls on Iran to establish an immediate moratorium on executions: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania: UK statement, November 2025

The UK will never recognise Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and deplores the worsening human rights situation: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine: UK Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

92nd anniversary of the Holodomor: UK statement to the OSCE

UK Statement – ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories

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