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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...

UK announces new action to detect hostile state activity using AI, on visit to the Arctic

UK announces new action to detect hostile state activity using AI, on visit to the Arctic

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

The UK is stepping up its efforts to safeguard national security by leveraging AI to detect hostile state activity in the Arctic....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Helena Owen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Helena Owen

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Helena Owen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chad....

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UK's Trade Envoy visits Paraguay

UK's Trade Envoy visits Paraguay

Monday, 26 May 2025

Fabian Hamilton, United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy for Southern Cone, visited Paraguay for the first time...

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We should use the conference to form measures to safeguard the Two State Solution and uphold international law: UK statement at the UN

We should use the conference to form measures to safeguard the Two State Solution and uphold international law: UK statement at the UN

Friday, 23 May 2025

Statement by Stephen Hickey, Director for Middle East and North Africa in the FCDO, at the Preparatory meeting of the High-Level International Confere...

The Arab Plan for Early Recovery, Reconstruction and Development sets out a realistic path for the reconstruction of Gaza: UK statement at the UN

The Arab Plan for Early Recovery, Reconstruction and Development sets out a realistic path for the reconstruction of Gaza: UK statement at the UN

Friday, 23 May 2025

Statement by Stephen Hickey, Director for Middle East and North Africa in the FCDO, at the Preparatory meeting of the High-Level International Confere...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt: Mark Bryson Richardson

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt: Mark Bryson Richardson

Friday, 23 May 2025

Mr Mark Bryson-Richardson MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt...

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International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, May 2025

International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, May 2025

Friday, 23 May 2025

UK and 37 other countries call for immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Belarus....

Joint Communique: UK Mauritius Strategic Partnership Framework

Joint Communique: UK Mauritius Strategic Partnership Framework

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Communiqué on the establishment of a Strategic Partnership Framework between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic...

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This Council should use the tools at its disposal to press parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This Council should use the tools at its disposal to press parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 22 May 2025

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

Report of the Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2025

Report of the Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2025

Thursday, 22 May 2025

The UK underlines appreciation for the work and added value of the OSCE Mission to Skopje over the last 12 months, particularly in supporting governm...

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown delivers a joint statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerl...

Russia's war must end without delay, and the way it ends should matter to us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's war must end without delay, and the way it ends should matter to us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Ambassador Holland corrects Russia's claims that the UK wishes to prolong the war in Ukraine. He calls for it to end without delay but explains why t...

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine, tightens sanctions on Russia, and urges ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine, tightens sanctions on Russia, and urges ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that despite claiming commitment to peace, Russia has escalated its military aggression by refusing to e...

Joint statement on the launch of a High Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict Settings

Joint statement on the launch of a High Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict Settings

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Joint statement from the Panel co-chairs, Lord Collins of Highbury, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development A...

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78th World Health Assembly: UK National Statement

78th World Health Assembly: UK National Statement

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

The UK's National Statement for the WHO's World Health Assembly. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

UK attends Kimberley Process Intersessional hosted by the United Arab Emirates

UK attends Kimberley Process Intersessional hosted by the United Arab Emirates

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

The United Kingdom reaffirms commitment to the Kimberley Process and support for its tripartite framework following the 2025 Kimberley Process Interse...

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UK stands ready to send more aid to Gaza as Minister pledges further support

UK stands ready to send more aid to Gaza as Minister pledges further support

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Minister for Development announces new UK support for Gaza on first visit in her role to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories...

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The UK will keep supporting the Syrian people to rebuild their country and economy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will keep supporting the Syrian people to rebuild their country and economy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

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

The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Statement by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the UN General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly meeting on Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Nort...

Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

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

UK sanctions hit West Bank violence network

UK sanctions hit West Bank violence network

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

UK sanctions individuals, illegal settler outposts and organisations supporting violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank, as Foreign ...

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UK announces major sanctions in support of Ukraine

UK announces major sanctions in support of Ukraine

Monday, 19 May 2025

As President Putin ruthlessly intensifies his strikes against innocent Ukrainians, the UK is ramping up pressure with raft of 100 new sanctions. ...

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Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza?

Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza?

Monday, 19 May 2025

Joint statement on behalf of 27 humanitarian partners on aid to Gaza and the proposal for a new aid delivery model....

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Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Christian Turner

Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Christian Turner

Monday, 19 May 2025

Dr Christian Turner CMG has been appointed UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in New York....

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Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Monday, 19 May 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom....

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First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace

First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace

Friday, 16 May 2025

Visit underscores need to maintain peace and regional security ...

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