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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...

A peaceful and secure country is in the interests of all Syrians and the wider region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

A peaceful and secure country is in the interests of all Syrians and the wider region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 June 2025

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

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

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

Monday, 16 June 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the report of the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement on the report of the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

Monday, 16 June 2025

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassad...

E3 foreign ministers and EU High Representative statement: 16 June 2025

E3 foreign ministers and EU High Representative statement: 16 June 2025

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Statement by the foreign ministers of the UK, France and Germany (the E3) and the High Representative of the EU following their call with their Irania...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Senegal: Carine Robarts

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Senegal: Carine Robarts

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Carine Robarts has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Gui...

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Situation in the Middle East: E3 Statement at the IAEA Extraordinary Board, 16 June 2025

Situation in the Middle East: E3 Statement at the IAEA Extraordinary Board, 16 June 2025

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Joint statement by Ambassador Corinne Kitsell, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of France, Germany and the UK (E3) at the Internationa...

The UK urges all parties to show restraint and reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK urges all parties to show restraint and reduce tensions: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 13 June 2025

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

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025

Friday, 13 June 2025

Update by Australia, the UK and the USA (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propu...

Nuclear safeguards and the NPT: AUKUS Side Event, May 2025

Nuclear safeguards and the NPT: AUKUS Side Event, May 2025

Friday, 13 June 2025

Combined statements of the UK, Australia, and the US from the NPT PrepCom AUKUS Side Event on 1 May 2025...

The Foreign Secretary's Mansion House Speech 2025

The Foreign Secretary's Mansion House Speech 2025

Thursday, 12 June 2025

The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. ...

Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the King's Birthday 2025 Overseas and International Honours list

Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the King's Birthday 2025 Overseas and International Honours list

Thursday, 12 June 2025

His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List recognises people who have given exceptional service to the UK abroad and internationally....

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The UK voted in favour in line with our unwavering determination to end the suffering in Gaza, bring the hostages home and move towards lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK voted in favour in line with our unwavering determination to end the suffering in Gaza, bring the hostages home and move towards lasting peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, after the adoption of UN General Assembly resolution A/RES/...

The UK welcomes the work of the UN and other partners to release humanitarian personnel detained by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the work of the UN and other partners to release humanitarian personnel detained by the Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 June 2025

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

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom plus the EU High Representative

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom plus the EU High Representative

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom as well as the High Representative of the ...

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Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Statement by Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on IAEA safeguards and AUKUS...

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement on resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement on resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, June 2025

Thursday, 12 June 2025

France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) welcome adoption of the resolution on Iran's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Ag...

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, June 2025

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, June 2025

Thursday, 12 June 2025

UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine...

Strengthening the Economic and Environmental Dimension: UK Statement to the OSCE

Strengthening the Economic and Environmental Dimension: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland stresses the importance of the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE as part of its comprehensive approach to secur...

Georgia's Foreign Agents Registration Act: joint statement to the OSCE

Georgia's Foreign Agents Registration Act: joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Ambassador Holland delivers a joint statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the United Kingdom expressing deep concern over ...

UK applauds Ukraine’s heroic resistance and demands Russia end its illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK applauds Ukraine’s heroic resistance and demands Russia end its illegal war: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 June 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, reiterates the UK's call for Russia to cease its unlawful aggression against Ukraine and reaffirms Ukraine’s ...

Russia's victimhood narrative is inconsistent with the facts: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's victimhood narrative is inconsistent with the facts: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Ambassador Holland calls out Russia's victimhood narrative, which is inconsistent with the facts. The UK stands firmly and unapologetically with Ukra...

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