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Joint Statement by UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers

Joint Statement by UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers

Monday, 17 November 2025

Statement from UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers Yvette Cooper, Antonio Tajani, John Healey and Guido Crosetto following a virtual meeting....

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UK deploys emergency medical team to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

UK deploys emergency medical team to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Monday, 17 November 2025

Twelve-person team of GPs, nurses, midwives, and logistics experts are in Jamaica with first clinics opening today...

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The use of starvation as a weapon of war is unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The use of starvation as a weapon of war is unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 17 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Conflict-related Food Insecurity....

The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution as a critical step towards the implementation of the Peace Plan for Palestinians, Israelis, and the region: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution as a critical step towards the implementation of the Peace Plan for Palestinians, Israelis, and the region: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Monday, 17 November 2025

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

UNISFA remains essential to protecting civilians in Abyei: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

UNISFA remains essential to protecting civilians in Abyei: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Friday, 14 November 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Abyei....

King's Birthday Party 2025: Chargé d’Affaires Ed Barnett's speech

King's Birthday Party 2025: Chargé d’Affaires Ed Barnett's speech

Friday, 14 November 2025

British High Commission Nairobi Chargé d’Affaires, Ed Barnett's speech on the King's Birthday Party delivered on 13 November....

We all have a stake in upholding the Security Council’s mandate to maintain international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We all have a stake in upholding the Security Council’s mandate to maintain international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 14 November 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on working methods....

UK Introductory Statement for the UN HRC Special Session on Sudan

UK Introductory Statement for the UN HRC Special Session on Sudan

Friday, 14 November 2025

UK Introductory Statement for the UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, ...

UK National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan

UK National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan

Friday, 14 November 2025

National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for International Development and Africa. ...

UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan’s El Fasher. Core Group Statement.

UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan’s El Fasher. Core Group Statement.

Friday, 14 November 2025

Statement for the Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, on behalf of the Sudan Core Grou...

This resolution will support the Council’s ability to monitor and deter violations of the arms embargo in Yemen: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

This resolution will support the Council’s ability to monitor and deter violations of the arms embargo in Yemen: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Friday, 14 November 2025

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, November 2025

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, November 2025

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Ambassador Holland underlines UK support for the work of the Mission across its three lines of activity, and welcomes recent statements by the Governm...

Strengthening coalitions for action on freedom of religion or belief: UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief speech, November 2025

Strengthening coalitions for action on freedom of religion or belief: UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief speech, November 2025

Thursday, 13 November 2025

The UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, gave a speech at an event marking the 5th anniversary of the Article 18 Allian...

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure deepen humanitarian harm and endanger nuclear safety: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure deepen humanitarian harm and endanger nuclear safety: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s recurrent strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, highlighting severe humanitarian impacts and nuclear safety...

Russia’s narrative of inevitable victory is contradicted by its military and economic failures: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s narrative of inevitable victory is contradicted by its military and economic failures: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan highlights that Russia’s claims of inevitable victory in Ukraine are undermined by minimal territorial gain...

Security and future generations at the centre of discussions as UK and Ukraine strengthen partnership.

Security and future generations at the centre of discussions as UK and Ukraine strengthen partnership.

Thursday, 13 November 2025

The Foreign Secretary welcomes Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha to London for next steps on the 100 Year Partnership. ...

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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Libya

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Libya

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Libya's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Gene...

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Jamaica

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Jamaica

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Jamaica's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Ge...

UK strengthening Ukrainian resilience ahead of winter at G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

UK strengthening Ukrainian resilience ahead of winter at G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

UK announces new support to make vital repairs to Ukraine's energy sector and reallocates humanitarian support for those most impacted by the loss of ...

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Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Niagara Region

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Niagara Region

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU....

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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on South Sudan....

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at the Republic of the Marshall Islands' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights...

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Croatia

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Croatia

Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Croatia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Ge...

Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 10 November 2025

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

Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan

Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan

Monday, 10 November 2025

This joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan. It is endorsed by foreign ministers and seni...

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Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Maldives

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Maldives

Monday, 10 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Jamie Hamill, at Maldives' Universal Periodic Review at the Human Righ...

Remembrance Sunday Speech: 9 November 25

Remembrance Sunday Speech: 9 November 25

Monday, 10 November 2025

HE Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to Singapore, speech for Remembrance Sunday 2025 ...

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: joint statement to the OSCE, November 2025

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: joint statement to the OSCE, November 2025

Friday, 07 November 2025

The UK and other members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists call on Russia, Belarus and Georgia to comply with their intern...

Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, November 2025

Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, November 2025

Friday, 07 November 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland reaffirms UK support for the OSCE human dimension and calls on Russia, Belarus and Georgia to cease human rights violations....

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Bulgaria

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Bulgaria

Friday, 07 November 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Bulgaria's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in G...

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