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The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about the worsening situation for children in conflicts around the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned about the worsening situation for children in conflicts around the world: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representat...

Our support to Ukraine remains unwavering: UK statement to the OSCE

Our support to Ukraine remains unwavering: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference, Head of Security Policy Department, Jason Rheinberg, outlines why the UK remains committed to the O...

UK partners with Gavi to help save up to 8 million lives by 2030

UK partners with Gavi to help save up to 8 million lives by 2030

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

New UK support will see millions of children vaccinated against some of the world’s deadliest diseases, Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced today ...

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Only diplomacy can achieve a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Only diplomacy can achieve a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear threat: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Prevention of Genocide

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Prevention of Genocide

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Elean...

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by recent violence in Tripoli: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by recent violence in Tripoli: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 23 June 2025

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

The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s edict denying women their right to education: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK unequivocally condemns the Taliban’s edict denying women their right to education: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 23 June 2025

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

First RAF flight for British nationals leaves Israel

First RAF flight for British nationals leaves Israel

Sunday, 22 June 2025

As announced by the Foreign Secretary in the House of Commons, an RAF flight to take vulnerable British nationals and their dependants out of Israel a...

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Now is the time for de escalation and a return to diplomacy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Now is the time for de escalation and a return to diplomacy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 22 June 2025

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

UK invites British nationals to complete booking portal for government organised flight out of Israel and OPTs

UK invites British nationals to complete booking portal for government organised flight out of Israel and OPTs

Saturday, 21 June 2025

The Foreign Office is inviting vulnerable British nationals in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) to register their interest in a ...

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E3 + EU Foreign Ministers' statement: 20 June 2025

E3 + EU Foreign Ministers' statement: 20 June 2025

Friday, 20 June 2025

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK and the High Representative of the EU on escalation of tensions in the Middle East...

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Russian attacks on civilians are intensifying: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russian attacks on civilians are intensifying: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 20 June 2025

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

Appointment of UK Special Envoy to Afghanistan

Appointment of UK Special Envoy to Afghanistan

Friday, 20 June 2025

Mr Richard Lindsay has been appointed the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan. Mr Lindsay will take up his appointment during June 2025. ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Jamaica: Alicia Herbert

Change of British High Commissioner to Jamaica: Alicia Herbert

Friday, 20 June 2025

Ms Alicia Herbert OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica in succession to Ms Judith Slater. Ms Herbert will take up her appointme...

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NB8++ joint statement on the shadow fleet

NB8++ joint statement on the shadow fleet

Friday, 20 June 2025

Statement from the Nordic-Baltic 8++ on joint action to further counter Russia's shadow fleet....

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UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Friday, 20 June 2025

UK statement for the Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Am...

A diplomatic solution is in the interests of all concerned. Even now, it is not out of reach.: UK statement at the UN Security Council

A diplomatic solution is in the interests of all concerned. Even now, it is not out of reach.: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 June 2025

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

Conflict sets back development gains for decades: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Conflict sets back development gains for decades: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council debate on poverty, under-development and c...

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Joint Statement to the OSCE

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown delivers a joint statement marking the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict....

The cost of inaction in Ukraine is much greater than the cost of support: UK statement to the OSCE

The cost of inaction in Ukraine is much greater than the cost of support: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 June 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that our support to Ukraine is not charity - it is a strategic investment in European security. We will ...

In observance of Pride Month: Joint Statement to the OSCE

In observance of Pride Month: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Norway, on behalf of the UK, Canada, Iceland and Switzerland highlight the growing intolerance towards LGBT+ persons in OSCE Participating States, and...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary: Justin McKenzie Smith

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary: Justin McKenzie Smith

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Mr Justin McKenzie Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in succession to Mr Paul Fox, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic...

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100 days since Ukraine offered a full, unconditional ceasefire, Russia continues to choose war: UK statement to the OSCE

100 days since Ukraine offered a full, unconditional ceasefire, Russia continues to choose war: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Acting Ambassador, Deirdre Brown condemns Russia's continued refusal to accept the full, unconditional ceasefire proposed by Ukraine 100 days ago. In...

Joint UK Cayman Islands Statement

Joint UK Cayman Islands Statement

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Joint statement from Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and Cayman Islands Premier André Ebanks, following a meeting in Lo...

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Croatia: Javed Patel

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Croatia: Javed Patel

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Mr Javed Patel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia in succession to Mr Simon Thomas OBE. Mr Patel will take up his ...

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UN Human Rights Council 59: Joint statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem.

UN Human Rights Council 59: Joint statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including East Jerusalem.

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Joint statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the OPTs. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sander...

UN Human Rights Council 59: Sri Lanka Core Group statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Annual Report

UN Human Rights Council 59: Sri Lanka Core Group statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Annual Report

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Sri Lanka Core Group statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, E...

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his Annual Report

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his Annual Report

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO a...

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Fact Finding Mission on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the Fact Finding Mission on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the FFM on the eastern DRC. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to th...

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