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December's elections will determine the path towards stability in Libya

December's elections will determine the path towards stability in Libya

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

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

Iran’s refusal to enter negotiations on PS752 reparations: Joint statement

Iran’s refusal to enter negotiations on PS752 reparations: Joint statement

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 on Iran refusing to negotiate on reparations....

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Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: E3 statement to the IAEA, November 2021

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: E3 statement to the IAEA, November 2021

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

The UK, France and Germany delivered a joint statement to the IAEA addressing Iran’s implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA....

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Venezuela regional and municipal elections, November 2021: UK statement

Venezuela regional and municipal elections, November 2021: UK statement

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson gave a statement on the 21 November elections in Venezuela. ...

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WTO TRIPS Council November 2021: UK statement

WTO TRIPS Council November 2021: UK statement

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

UK statement during the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Council on 18 November 2021....

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World Trade Organization General Council, November 2021: UK statements

World Trade Organization General Council, November 2021: UK statements

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, spoke on a variety of agenda items at the WTO General Council 22-23 November 202...

Government urges British nationals to leave Ethiopia now

Government urges British nationals to leave Ethiopia now

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

The FCDO is urging British nationals to leave Ethiopia immediately in light of the deteriorating conflict....

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UK to host international conference to promote freedom of religion or belief next summer in London

UK to host international conference to promote freedom of religion or belief next summer in London

Tuesday, 23 November 2021

Today (23 November) Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announces that next summer the UK will host a global summit to promote freedom of religion or belief ...

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No country can eliminate modern slavery alone: Lord Ahmad's UN statement

No country can eliminate modern slavery alone: Lord Ahmad's UN statement

Tuesday, 23 November 2021

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon gave a statement at the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Human...

Informal briefing on Ethiopia with the OHCHR High Commissioner: UK statement

Informal briefing on Ethiopia with the OHCHR High Commissioner: UK statement

Monday, 22 November 2021

This statement was delivered during an informal briefing on Ethiopia with the OHCHR High Commissioner. ...

Working together to prevent the proliferation of small arms

Working together to prevent the proliferation of small arms

Monday, 22 November 2021

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council open debate on small arms....

UK calls for global action to end the stigma faced by children born of sexual violence in conflict

UK calls for global action to end the stigma faced by children born of sexual violence in conflict

Monday, 22 November 2021

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon called on the international community to step up to protect rights and improve lives of children born from sexual violence in ...

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G7 Summit of Foreign and Development Ministers to take place in Liverpool next month

G7 Summit of Foreign and Development Ministers to take place in Liverpool next month

Monday, 22 November 2021

The UK will host a summit of Foreign and Development Ministers from the G7 in December in the city of Liverpool....

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UK condemns Houthi intrusion into the US Embassy compound in Yemen and the detention of US staff

UK condemns Houthi intrusion into the US Embassy compound in Yemen and the detention of US staff

Saturday, 20 November 2021

The UK strongly condemns the recent and continued Houthi intrusion into the US Embassy compound in Sana’a and calls for the immediate return of US sta...

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WTO Trade Negotiations Committee (November 2021): UK Statement

WTO Trade Negotiations Committee (November 2021): UK Statement

Friday, 19 November 2021

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, addressed WTO Heads of Delegation during the Trade Negotiations Committee....

FCDO announces support for Anguilla to improve its economic resilience

FCDO announces support for Anguilla to improve its economic resilience

Friday, 19 November 2021

The UK agrees to fund projects that improve Anguilla’s economic resilience and help its recovery from COVID, with £4 million to be made available next...

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UK briefs OSCE on the outcomes of COP26 and calls for OSCE action on climate change

UK briefs OSCE on the outcomes of COP26 and calls for OSCE action on climate change

Friday, 19 November 2021

UK Ambassador Neil Bush highlights achievements of COP26 and calls for OSCE joint action on climate-related security risks....

UK government and Overseas Territories leaders gather to discuss COVID 19, climate change and economic resilience

UK government and Overseas Territories leaders gather to discuss COVID 19, climate change and economic resilience

Thursday, 18 November 2021

The Duke of Cambridge and Foreign Secretary joined Overseas Territories representatives and elected leaders in London for the ninth Joint Ministerial ...

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Response by Belarus to the Vienna Mechanism: joint statement

Response by Belarus to the Vienna Mechanism: joint statement

Thursday, 18 November 2021

French Ambassador Christine Fages delivers a joint statement on the response by Belarus to the Vienna Mechanism on behalf of 35 OSCE participating Sta...

E3 plus US statement: meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt and Jordan, November 2021

E3 plus US statement: meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council, Egypt and Jordan, November 2021

Thursday, 18 November 2021

The E3 and United States met the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), its member states, Egypt and Jordan in Riyadh, and issued a spokesperson statement....

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UK supports Minsk Group Co Chairs and OSCE for efforts towards regional stability

UK supports Minsk Group Co Chairs and OSCE for efforts towards regional stability

Thursday, 18 November 2021

UK Ambassador Bush urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to act with restraint in the interests of civilians and make a conscious effort to support regional st...

Belarus migration crisis: G7 foreign ministers' statement

Belarus migration crisis: G7 foreign ministers' statement

Thursday, 18 November 2021

The foreign ministers of the G7 countries and the EU High Representative have condemned the migration crisis on the borders of Belarus....

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Allowing Afghans to starve serves no one’s interests

Allowing Afghans to starve serves no one’s interests

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

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

Elections and the future of international security support to Somalia

Elections and the future of international security support to Somalia

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Somalia....

Preventing sexual violence in conflict: Foreign Secretary's speech at the Gender Equality Advisory Council

Preventing sexual violence in conflict: Foreign Secretary's speech at the Gender Equality Advisory Council

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a speech at the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council reception....

A system wide approach to conflict prevention and sustaining peace

A system wide approach to conflict prevention and sustaining peace

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council open debate on the maintenance of international peace and security....

Reaffirmed Commitment to Reforming the Security Council

Reaffirmed Commitment to Reforming the Security Council

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council reform General Assembly debate....

Foreign Secretary launches campaign to tackle sexual violence in conflict around the world

Foreign Secretary launches campaign to tackle sexual violence in conflict around the world

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Today (16 November) Foreign Secretary Liz Truss launches a major global campaign to stop sexual violence against women and girls in conflict around th...

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UK imposes sanctions on senior Nicaraguan individuals following rigged elections

UK imposes sanctions on senior Nicaraguan individuals following rigged elections

Monday, 15 November 2021

The UK has imposed new sanctions on 8 high-ranking Nicaraguan politicians and officials....

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2021 Remembrance Sunday Address by HE Vicki Treadell

2021 Remembrance Sunday Address by HE Vicki Treadell

Monday, 15 November 2021

British High Commissioner to Australia, HE Vicki Treadell delivered Remembrance Sunday Address commemorating contributions of British and Commonwealth...

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