Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

UK building closer ties with Syria, supporting accountability and regional security

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Minister for the Middle East visited Syria to reiterate UK support for political transition, with a focus on security and accountability...

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We express our profound alarm and distress at the IPC data on Gaza that unequivocally confirms Famine in Gaza: Joint statement on Famine in Gaza

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Joint statement delivered by Ambassadors Trishala Simantini Persaud, Guyana Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN and Ondina Blokar Drobic, Sloven...

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The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Nord Stream gas pipeline....

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Permanent Council Decision on closure of the OSCE Minsk structures: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Chargé d’Affaires James Ford congratulates Armenia and Azerbaijan on the recent progress made towards a peace agreement, and confirms UK support for t...

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G7 Chair's statement on the Independence Day of Ukraine

Monday, 25 August 2025

G7 Chair's statement on the Independence Day of Ukraine, following a G7 Foreign Ministers' virtual meeting with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sybiha...

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Ukrainian Independence Day 2025: UK Statement to the OSCE

Monday, 25 August 2025

The UK pays tribute to the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people and reaffirms its unwavering support as they mark the 34th anniversary of th...

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The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of ...

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Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 August 2025

Friday, 22 August 2025

The UK and 26 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories....

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Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate

Thursday, 21 August 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement in response to the famine declared in the Gaza Governorate as determined by the Famine Review Committee. ...

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Media Freedom Coalition statement on foreign media access to Gaza

Thursday, 21 August 2025

Joint statement on behalf of 27 countries on foreign media access to Gaza...

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UK summons Israeli Ambassador following approval of E1 settlement plan

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Israeli Ambassador today following the Israeli Higher Planning Commission's decision...

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The UK welcomes the ceasefire in Southern Syria but is concerned by the continued difficulty of aid access: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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UK sanctions networks enabling Iran's destabilising activity

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

The UK has announced sanctions against those whose revenue supports Iran's destabilising activities....

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Free, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

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The United Kingdom remains committed to working with all partners to combat Daesh: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by te...

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FCDO statement: response to Israel's revocation of visas to Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

The FCDO has released a statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authorit...

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UK targets sanctions circumvention and crypto networks exploited by Russia

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Financial networks utilised by Russia to soften the blow of western sanctions are today being targeted by the UK. ...

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The UK remains determined to work with partners to end conflict related sexual violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Women, Peace and Security....

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UK recognises aid workers for life saving work after deadliest year on record

Monday, 18 August 2025

On World Humanitarian Day (19 August), Minister for Development Baroness Chapman pays tribute to humanitarian workers who have lost their lives while ...

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The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps to end violence and restore dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on South Sudan....

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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland–Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2025: Joint Communiqué

Monday, 18 August 2025

The UK and Republic of Korea held a Senior Economic Dialogue in Seoul on Monday 18 August 2025....

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Joint donor statement on the situation in and around El Fasher, Sudan

Thursday, 14 August 2025

Joint statement on behalf of 29 donors on the situation in and around El Fasher, Sudan ...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 13 August 2025

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan....

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Collaborative action from the international community is needed as Yemen faces worsening food insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Joint statement on behalf of 32 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs...

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The Spirit of Locarno: Foreign Secretary’s speech, August 2025

Monday, 11 August 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on the spirit of the Locarno Treaties at the Diplomacy Day event of the Locarno Film Festival while i...

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Collective action is vital to secure the safety of our seas for future generations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 11 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Maritime Security....

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British investment boost in Ukraine to benefit both countries

Monday, 11 August 2025

British investment boost in Ukraine to support security and prosperity of both countries. ...

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The Government of Israel’s decision to further escalate its military operations in Gaza is wrong: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 10 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

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We condemn the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza: Joint statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza.

Saturday, 09 August 2025

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, Slovenian Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia an...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UK building closer ties with Syria, supporting accountability and regional security

We express our profound alarm and distress at the IPC data on Gaza that unequivocally confirms Famine in Gaza: Joint statement on Famine in Gaza

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Permanent Council Decision on closure of the OSCE Minsk structures: UK statement to the OSCE

G7 Chair's statement on the Independence Day of Ukraine

Ukrainian Independence Day 2025: UK Statement to the OSCE

The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 August 2025

Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate

Media Freedom Coalition statement on foreign media access to Gaza

UK summons Israeli Ambassador following approval of E1 settlement plan

The UK welcomes the ceasefire in Southern Syria but is concerned by the continued difficulty of aid access: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK sanctions networks enabling Iran's destabilising activity

Free, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains committed to working with all partners to combat Daesh: UK statement at the UN Security Council

FCDO statement: response to Israel's revocation of visas to Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority

UK targets sanctions circumvention and crypto networks exploited by Russia

The UK remains determined to work with partners to end conflict related sexual violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK recognises aid workers for life saving work after deadliest year on record

The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent steps to end violence and restore dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland–Republic of Korea Senior Economic Dialogue 2025: Joint Communiqué

Joint donor statement on the situation in and around El Fasher, Sudan

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 13 August 2025

Collaborative action from the international community is needed as Yemen faces worsening food insecurity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

The Spirit of Locarno: Foreign Secretary’s speech, August 2025

Collective action is vital to secure the safety of our seas for future generations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

British investment boost in Ukraine to benefit both countries

The Government of Israel’s decision to further escalate its military operations in Gaza is wrong: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We condemn the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza: Joint statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza.

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