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Latest reforms and developments in Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025

Latest reforms and developments in Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes Moldova’s continued efforts to safeguard electoral integrity and counter foreign malign interference....

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe: UK Response, July 2025

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe: UK Response, July 2025

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the OSCE Programme Office's engagement with the Government of Tajikistan during the reporting period, and its continued fo...

50 years on from the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Russia fails to live up to its promises: UK statement to the OSCE

50 years on from the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Russia fails to live up to its promises: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Ambassador Holland commits to continuing to highlight and condemn Russia's attacks against Ukraine for as long as Russia insists on carrying them out....

Joint Statement on the Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism

Joint Statement on the Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

UK and 40 other countries invoke the Moscow Mechanism to address ill treatment of prisoners of war by the Russian Federation...

The United Kingdom welcomes the efforts of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to strengthen its role in conflict prevention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom welcomes the efforts of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to strengthen its role in conflict prevention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on maintaining international p...

The Israeli aid system is inhumane, ineffective, dangerous and fuelling instability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Israeli aid system is inhumane, ineffective, dangerous and fuelling instability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on the Middle East Peace Proce...

The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE

The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland reiterates UK support for Ukraine, calls for Russia to agree an immediate ceasefire, and underlines the enduring value of the ...

UK sanctions notorious people smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown

UK sanctions notorious people smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today [July 23] been hit with the first ever sanctions targetin...

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The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza

The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

A joint statement by the Permanent Missions to the UN of the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Guyana, Ireland, Mexico, the Kingdom of the...

Multilateralism remains the best tool we have to meet the shared challenges of the 21st century: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Multilateralism remains the best tool we have to meet the shared challenges of the 21st century: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council debate on peace and security. ...

UK brings forward world’s first sanctions regime to smash the gangs responsible for irregular migration?

UK brings forward world’s first sanctions regime to smash the gangs responsible for irregular migration?

Monday, 21 July 2025

Anyone complicit in facilitating people smuggling to the UK will be at risk of having their assets frozen and being banned from travelling to Britain,...

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Modernised aid budget will focus on impact, value for money and transparency

Modernised aid budget will focus on impact, value for money and transparency

Monday, 21 July 2025

New figures published today show how the international aid budget will deliver value for money for the British taxpayer and maximum impact for the mos...

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The UK is committed to achieving our shared goals for sustainable development: UK National statement at the High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The UK is committed to achieving our shared goals for sustainable development: UK National statement at the High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Monday, 21 July 2025

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development....

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

Sunday, 20 July 2025

The UK and 31 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories....

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UK hammers Putin's energy revenues with fresh sanctions

UK hammers Putin's energy revenues with fresh sanctions

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Fresh sanctions ramp up pressure on Russia’s critical oil industry and hit Putin’s creaking shadow fleet operation.? ...

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UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza

UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza will receive additional humanitarian aid funded by the UK government. ...

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Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement

Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement

Friday, 18 July 2025

Joint statement following the sixth meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Specialised Committee on issues related to the implementation of the Protocol ...

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ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025

ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025

Friday, 18 July 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke at the UK Post Ministerial Conference with ASEAN member states, highlighting achievements under the UK's Dialogue ...

The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 18 July 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia....

Official visit from Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to the UK

Official visit from Paraguayan President Santiago Peña to the UK

Friday, 18 July 2025

During the visit, a United Kingdom-Paraguay Friendship Charter was signed between both nations....

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UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin’s malicious regime

UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin’s malicious regime

Thursday, 17 July 2025

The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin's orders....

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UK tightens Oil Price Cap in blow to Putin's war machine

UK tightens Oil Price Cap in blow to Putin's war machine

Thursday, 17 July 2025

The UK and EU will lower the crude Oil Price Cap....

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UK statement: response to E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank

UK statement: response to E1 settlement plan in the occupied West Bank

Thursday, 17 July 2025

The UK has issued a statement in response to the announcement by Israel's Civil Administration to reintroduce the E1 settlement plan in the occupied W...

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Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, July 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, July 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Deputy Ambassador James Ford thanks Director of OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre for the institution's work across the region, which remains crucial ...

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, July 2025

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, July 2025

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the OSCE Mission's engagement with the Government of Serbia during the reporting period, and its continued focus on democr...

ODIHR’s latest report adds to the mountain of evidence detailing serious concerns with Russia’s actions in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

ODIHR’s latest report adds to the mountain of evidence detailing serious concerns with Russia’s actions in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's appalling actions in Ukraine - including civilians deaths, CRSV and widespread use of torture - as detailed in OD...

The UK is deeply concerned by violence and attacks on civilians in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned by violence and attacks on civilians in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

With each day that passes, the suffering increases. We urge the parties to secure an immediate ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council

With each day that passes, the suffering increases. We urge the parties to secure an immediate ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

The Africa Debate: Foreign Secretary speech

The Africa Debate: Foreign Secretary speech

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

The Foreign Secretary gave a speech at The Africa Debate on 2 July 2025....

UK reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine and welcomes vital US contribution: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine and welcomes vital US contribution: UK Statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says the UK, alongside the US and international partners, remains committed to providing the economic, diplom...

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