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UK officials travel to Afghanistan, 5 October 2021

UK officials travel to Afghanistan, 5 October 2021

Tuesday, 05 October 2021

The Prime Minister’s High Representative for Afghan Transition and the Chargé d'Affaires of the UK Mission to Afghanistan held talks with the Taliban....

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FCDO Minister Milling attends OECD annual Ministerial Council Meeting

FCDO Minister Milling attends OECD annual Ministerial Council Meeting

Tuesday, 05 October 2021

FCDO Minister Amanda Milling attends the annual Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial meeting in Paris. ...

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98th session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

98th session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Tuesday, 05 October 2021

Statement by Ms Joanna Roper, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to the 98th session of the Executi...

A lack of substantial progress in Syria’s chemical weapons declaration

A lack of substantial progress in Syria’s chemical weapons declaration

Monday, 04 October 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on chemical weapons in Syria....

Opening of the Fifth Committee of the 76th General Assembly

Opening of the Fifth Committee of the 76th General Assembly

Monday, 04 October 2021

Statement by Richard Croker, Minister-Counsellor at UK Mission to the UN....

Political gridlock in Haiti remains persistent and concerning

Political gridlock in Haiti remains persistent and concerning

Monday, 04 October 2021

Statement by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Haiti....

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism

Monday, 04 October 2021

UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement reiterating that the UK remains resolute, and steadfast, in our mission to c...

WIPO General Assemblies: Statement on Behalf of Group B Countries

WIPO General Assemblies: Statement on Behalf of Group B Countries

Monday, 04 October 2021

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered this statement during the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intell...

Holy See: Faith and Science: An Appeal for COP26

Holy See: Faith and Science: An Appeal for COP26

Monday, 04 October 2021

Faith leaders and leading scientists joined at the Vatican to raise ambition ahead of COP26....

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UN Human Rights Council 48: Joint statement on the recent expulsion of prominent United Nations Representatives by the Federal Government of Ethiopia

UN Human Rights Council 48: Joint statement on the recent expulsion of prominent United Nations Representatives by the Federal Government of Ethiopia

Monday, 04 October 2021

UK Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva Simon Manley gave this joint statement on behalf of over 40 countries. ...

Sudan’s peace process and democratic transition: Troika statement

Sudan’s peace process and democratic transition: Troika statement

Sunday, 03 October 2021

Statement from the UK, Norway and USA on the anniversary of the Juba Peace Agreement signing urging progress as part of Sudan’s transition to democrac...

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“Going Green” conference held in Armenia

“Going Green” conference held in Armenia

Saturday, 02 October 2021

The British Embassy Yerevan in partnership with the CITY College University of York Europe Campus, supports discussions on sustainable supply chains i...

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UN Human Rights Council 48: Universal Periodic Review Adoption – Somalia

UN Human Rights Council 48: Universal Periodic Review Adoption – Somalia

Friday, 01 October 2021

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Universal Periodic Review Adoption for Somalia....

UN Human Rights Council 48: Universal Periodic Review Adoption – Sierra Leone

UN Human Rights Council 48: Universal Periodic Review Adoption – Sierra Leone

Friday, 01 October 2021

The UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Universal Periodic Review Adoption for Sierra Leo...

Morad Tahbaz's 66th birthday: Foreign Secretary's statement

Morad Tahbaz's 66th birthday: Foreign Secretary's statement

Friday, 01 October 2021

On Morad Tahbaz's 66th birthday today (1 October), Liz Truss has issued a statement....

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UN Security Council: explanation of vote on the renewal of UNSMIL's mandate

UN Security Council: explanation of vote on the renewal of UNSMIL's mandate

Thursday, 30 September 2021

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward in the Security Council on the renewal of UNSMIL’s mandate, 30 September 2021. ...

UK highlights the importance of civil society in the OSCE region

UK highlights the importance of civil society in the OSCE region

Thursday, 30 September 2021

UK Deputy Ambassador Deidre Brown highlights the OSCE's commitment to engage with civil society across their 3 dimensions....

Delivering lasting change for the people of Sudan

Delivering lasting change for the people of Sudan

Thursday, 30 September 2021

UK remarks at virtual UNGA High-Level Side Event on Sudan, delivered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for South Asia, the United Nations and the C...

UK welcomes joint statement by OSCE Minsk Group co chairs

UK welcomes joint statement by OSCE Minsk Group co chairs

Thursday, 30 September 2021

UK Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown encourages Armenia and Azerbaijan to continue to engage with the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to resolve the conflict...

WTO Trade Negotiations Committee (September 2021): UK Statement

WTO Trade Negotiations Committee (September 2021): UK Statement

Thursday, 30 September 2021

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

UK responds to Kyrgyz Foreign Minister at the OSCE, 30 September 2021

UK responds to Kyrgyz Foreign Minister at the OSCE, 30 September 2021

Thursday, 30 September 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush outlines shared priorities and challenges in his response to the Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, His Excellency Ruslan K...

All parties to Israeli Palestinian conflict must be open to further dialogue

All parties to Israeli Palestinian conflict must be open to further dialogue

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council Briefing on the Middle East. ...

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on Secretary General’s report on reprisals

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on Secretary General’s report on reprisals

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement outlining the UK's concern at continued acts of reprisals outlined within th...

Malian government and the Wagner Group: Minister for Africa's statement

Malian government and the Wagner Group: Minister for Africa's statement

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

The UK is deeply concerned by the Malian government's discussions with Russian private military company Wagner Group. ...

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The role of women in Somalia's peace, security and stability

The role of women in Somalia's peace, security and stability

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

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

Seizing the opportunity for political progress in Syria

Seizing the opportunity for political progress in Syria

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Statement by Permanent Representative Barbara Woodward at the Security Council on The situation in the Middle East...

North Korea ballistic missile tests, September 2021: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile tests, September 2021: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson responds to short range ballistic missile tests carried out by North Korea....

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Foreign Secretary meeting with the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, 28 September 2021

Foreign Secretary meeting with the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, 28 September 2021

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss met Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi today (Tuesday 28 September)....

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Underlining our support for a world without nuclear weapons

Underlining our support for a world without nuclear weapons

Monday, 27 September 2021

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty...

Visits to the TCI by UK officials in September 2021

Visits to the TCI by UK officials in September 2021

Monday, 27 September 2021

A series of events in TCI over the past two weeks puts a spotlight on the breadth and depth of the relationship and engagement it has with the UK. Muc...

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