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IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, June 2025: E3 statement

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, June 2025: E3 statement

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of...

Agreement protects sovereignty and economic security of Gibraltar

Agreement protects sovereignty and economic security of Gibraltar

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Political agreement reached that will protect British sovereignty, UK military autonomy and secure Gibraltar’s economic future. ...

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We cannot achieve sustainable development by leaving young people out of conversations: UK National Statement at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

We cannot achieve sustainable development by leaving young people out of conversations: UK National Statement at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Statement by UK Minister for Equalities, Seema Malhotra, at the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabi...

The UK commends the publication of Iraq’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK commends the publication of Iraq’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

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

UK and partners unite to sanction ministers inciting West Bank violence

UK and partners unite to sanction ministers inciting West Bank violence

Monday, 09 June 2025

UK sanctions Israeli government ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich in response to their repeated incitements of violence against Palestini...

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Foreign ministers' joint statement on measures targeting Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich

Foreign ministers' joint statement on measures targeting Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich

Monday, 09 June 2025

Joint statement by the foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK on measures targeting Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotri...

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UNOCA’s role in early warning, preventive diplomacy and regional coordination is more vital than ever: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UNOCA’s role in early warning, preventive diplomacy and regional coordination is more vital than ever: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 09 June 2025

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

UK and India to bolster economic and migration ties as Foreign Secretary delivers on Plan for Change during visit

UK and India to bolster economic and migration ties as Foreign Secretary delivers on Plan for Change during visit

Friday, 06 June 2025

Bolstering economic and migration ties and delivering further growth opportunities for British businesses are set to be at the top of the Foreign Secr...

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Joint statement on attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan

Joint statement on attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan

Friday, 06 June 2025

Joint statement from the UK and 29 other donor countries on attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan....

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We applaud Syria’s determination to ensure Assad’s chemical weapons programme is destroyed: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We applaud Syria’s determination to ensure Assad’s chemical weapons programme is destroyed: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 05 June 2025

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

OSCE Secretary General's presentation of the 2026 Programme Outline: UK statement

OSCE Secretary General's presentation of the 2026 Programme Outline: UK statement

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks Secretary General Sinirlio?lu for his presentation of the 2026 Programme Outline and reiterates the UK's strong support for ...

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, June 2025: UK and Canada joint statement to the OSCE

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, June 2025: UK and Canada joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 June 2025

UK and Canada thank the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities for his active start in the role and urge continued prioritisation of support fo...

Russia continues to frustrate peace efforts while trying to convince the world it is taking them seriously: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia continues to frustrate peace efforts while trying to convince the world it is taking them seriously: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Ambassador Holland calls out Russia's latest tactics to frustrate efforts to end its war in Ukraine while trying to convince the world it is serious a...

Change of British High Commissioner to Lesotho: Martine Sobey

Change of British High Commissioner to Lesotho: Martine Sobey

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Mrs Martine Sobey has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho in succession to Mr Harry MacDonald....

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Ukraine’s Security is our Security. Only a Just Peace Can Secure Ukraine’s Future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine’s Security is our Security. Only a Just Peace Can Secure Ukraine’s Future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 June 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that a sustained ceasefire is the quickest route to stop the killing. The UK supports ending the war in ...

Israel's new aid system is inhumane. Israel needs to end its restrictions on aid now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel's new aid system is inhumane. Israel needs to end its restrictions on aid now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the E10 draft UN Security Council res...

113th International Labour Conference. UK Statement on Myanmar

113th International Labour Conference. UK Statement on Myanmar

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Joint Statement on Myanmar at the General Affairs Committee at ILC 113. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley...

New UK Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy

New UK Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy

Sunday, 01 June 2025

Foreign Secretary in Morocco to forge new business opportunities ...

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UK Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025

UK Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025

Saturday, 31 May 2025

The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Kingdom enter an Enhanced Strategic Partnership and sign a series of agreements driving mutual growth and securi...

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The onus is on Russia and Putin to show they are serious about peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The onus is on Russia and Putin to show they are serious about peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 30 May 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security....

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the first report covering DPRK Russia military cooperation

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the first report covering DPRK Russia military cooperation

Friday, 30 May 2025

Several countries gave a joint statement following the publication of the first report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT)....

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Putin claims to share values of dignity and peace, yet continues to violate them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Putin claims to share values of dignity and peace, yet continues to violate them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 29 May 2025

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

Outcomes of the UK/EU Summit on 19 May: UK statement to OSCE

Outcomes of the UK/EU Summit on 19 May: UK statement to OSCE

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Ambassador Holland briefs on the outcomes of the UK/EU Summit, which took place on 19 May in London, including the leaders' commitment to the Helsinki...

Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2025

Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2025

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes new Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo Gerard McGurk to the Permanent Council, underlining continued support for the work of t...

President Putin's words about peace are not aligned with his actions: UK statement to OSCE

President Putin's words about peace are not aligned with his actions: UK statement to OSCE

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's continued attacks against Ukrainian civilians, which are not actions of a government seeking peace, and calls fo...

Statement: UK and EU welcome Viet Nam JETP progress

Statement: UK and EU welcome Viet Nam JETP progress

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

The UK and EU welcome progress on Viet Nam's Just Energy Transition Partnership as President Macron of France visits the country...

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Uruguay's Deputy Chief of Staff and Interior Minister visited UK

Uruguay's Deputy Chief of Staff and Interior Minister visited UK

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

On their first official visit to London, Deputy Chief of Staff Jorge Díaz and Interior Minister Carlos Negro held meetings related to justice and secu...

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Israel must immediately let aid into Gaza and enable the UN to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel must immediately let aid into Gaza and enable the UN to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

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

Russia’s continued contravention of OSCE principles: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia’s continued contravention of OSCE principles: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that in line with the OSCE Code of Conduct, the UK will continue to support Ukraine towards achieving a just and la...

UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s self defence, while President Putin rejects ceasefire as war deepens Russia’s economic and global isolation: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s self defence, while President Putin rejects ceasefire as war deepens Russia’s economic and global isolation: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that Russia’s invasion shatters European security and undermines peace. Despite President Putin’s claims...

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