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Huge aerial attacks on civilians and inflammatory remarks show us Moscow is not serious about peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Huge aerial attacks on civilians and inflammatory remarks show us Moscow is not serious about peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 03 July 2025

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, condemns Russia's intensification of attacks against civilians in Ukraine, including its largest a...

UK and Peru hold sixth iteration of bilateral Political Consultations Mechanism in London

UK and Peru hold sixth iteration of bilateral Political Consultations Mechanism in London

Wednesday, 02 July 2025

The Minister for International Development, Latin America and Caribbean and Peruvian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs co-chaired the 6th session of th...

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Ukraine must stay at the forefront of the international agenda: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine must stay at the forefront of the international agenda: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 02 July 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says amid global crises, including war in Iran, the UK urges continued focus on Ukraine. ...

The international community needs to support the Haitian government’s efforts to re establish security and stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The international community needs to support the Haitian government’s efforts to re establish security and stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 02 July 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Haiti....

G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on Iran and the Middle East

G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on Iran and the Middle East

Wednesday, 02 July 2025

Joint Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers on Iran and the Middle East...

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A new chapter in how we finance development: Baroness Chapman statement

A new chapter in how we finance development: Baroness Chapman statement

Wednesday, 02 July 2025

Minister for Development Baroness Chapman delivers UK national statement at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in...

Kenya UK Strategic Partnership: Joint Statement

Kenya UK Strategic Partnership: Joint Statement

Tuesday, 01 July 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E Musalia Mudavadi met in London on...

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King's Birthday Party 2025: His Majesty's Ambassador Alyson King's speech

King's Birthday Party 2025: His Majesty's Ambassador Alyson King's speech

Tuesday, 01 July 2025

His Majesty's Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Alyson King's speech on the King's Birthday Party delivered on 19 June. ...

Norway's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement

Norway's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement

Tuesday, 01 July 2025

UK Statement at Norway’s World Trade Organization Trade Policy Review. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

Countdown to Euro 2025 as government gives advice to travelling fans

Countdown to Euro 2025 as government gives advice to travelling fans

Monday, 30 June 2025

Ahead of Euro 2025 kicking off tomorrow, the Foreign Office is providing fans with the information and advice they need for a safe and enjoyable tourn...

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Jobs boost as UK and Kenya bolster economic and security partnership

Jobs boost as UK and Kenya bolster economic and security partnership

Monday, 30 June 2025

The UK and Kenya have agreed new deals to bolster the economic and security partnership between the 2 countries. ...

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons Georgian Chargé d'Affaires   30 June 2025

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office summons Georgian Chargé d'Affaires 30 June 2025

Monday, 30 June 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office protests Georgian Dreams crackdown on civil society, independent media and critical voice in Georgia...

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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s operations are leading to mass casualties: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s operations are leading to mass casualties: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 30 June 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Middle East Peace Process....

UK Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2025

UK Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality: joint statement, May 2025

Monday, 30 June 2025

The governments of Australia and the United Kingdom gave a joint statement following the second UK-Australia Strategic Dialogue on Gender Equality on ...

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Security and trade at heart of Foreign Secretary visit to Ankara

Security and trade at heart of Foreign Secretary visit to Ankara

Sunday, 29 June 2025

David Lammy will visit Turkey to bolster defence and security ties. ...

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E3 Foreign Ministers' statement: 30 June 2025

E3 Foreign Ministers' statement: 30 June 2025

Sunday, 29 June 2025

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)...

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Change of British High Commissioner to the Bahamas: Smita Rossetti

Change of British High Commissioner to the Bahamas: Smita Rossetti

Sunday, 29 June 2025

Mrs Smita Rossetti has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Mrs Rossetti will take up her appointment durin...

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Organization of American States: Baroness Chapman Intervention

Organization of American States: Baroness Chapman Intervention

Saturday, 28 June 2025

Baroness Chapman delivers intervention on the Falkland Islands at the Organization of American States...

The UK stands ready to support steps towards a durable peace in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK stands ready to support steps towards a durable peace in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 27 June 2025

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

Sixth evacuation flight from Israel scheduled for Sunday 29 June

Sixth evacuation flight from Israel scheduled for Sunday 29 June

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK evacuation flight from Tel Aviv is due to leave on Sunday 29 June, after which no further flights are currently scheduled as evacuation flights win...

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Humanitarians need safe, sustained and unhindered access to all those in need across Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Humanitarians need safe, sustained and unhindered access to all those in need across Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 27 June 2025

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

WTO General Council February 2025: UK Statements

WTO General Council February 2025: UK Statements

Friday, 27 June 2025

Statements delivered by Simon Manley, the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, 18 - 19 February 2025 at the World Trade Organization in Ge...

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on Myanmar

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's report and oral update of the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar. Delivered b...

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on the Situation of Human Rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. ...

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Burundi

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Burundi

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Burundi. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

Change of UK Ambassador to ASEAN in Jakarta: Helen Fazey

Change of UK Ambassador to ASEAN in Jakarta: Helen Fazey

Friday, 27 June 2025

Ms Helen Fazey has been appointed the United Kingdom Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta....

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UN Human Rights Council 59: Annual day on the human rights of women

UN Human Rights Council 59: Annual day on the human rights of women

Friday, 27 June 2025

Speech delivered by the UK's Special Envoy for Women and Girls, Baroness Harriet Harman....

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus

Friday, 27 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

The UK remains concerned at the volatile security situation across the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains concerned at the volatile security situation across the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 26 June 2025

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

The UN Charter remains one of our greatest accomplishments: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

The UN Charter remains one of our greatest accomplishments: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the commemoration of the 80th a...

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