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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to China: Peter Wilson

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to China: Peter Wilson

Friday, 16 May 2025

Mr Peter Wilson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to China...

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All parties to conflict must reunite families and grant access to information on missing persons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

All parties to conflict must reunite families and grant access to information on missing persons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in ...

Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Colin Martin Reynolds

Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Colin Martin Reynolds

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Mr Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and His Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwi...

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A UN facilitated political process can deliver lasting peace, stability and security for Libya: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

A UN facilitated political process can deliver lasting peace, stability and security for Libya: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

Report by the OSCE Project Co ordinator in Uzbekistan: UK Statement, May 2025

Report by the OSCE Project Co ordinator in Uzbekistan: UK Statement, May 2025

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Office amid a challenging financial backdrop. ...

UK welcomes talks in Istanbul and calls on Kremlin to end the bloodshed: UK statement to the OSCE

UK welcomes talks in Istanbul and calls on Kremlin to end the bloodshed: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes talks in Istanbul and urges Russia to end the bloodshed in Ukraine and show it is serious about peace or face further sanc...

UK at heart of NATO talks on strengthening Euro Atlantic security and support for Ukraine

UK at heart of NATO talks on strengthening Euro Atlantic security and support for Ukraine

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

NATO Allies are in Turkey to underline the Alliance's support for Ukraine and commitment to a secure and stable Euro-Atlantic....

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Managing risk reduction even in times of crisis: UK Statement to the OSCE

Managing risk reduction even in times of crisis: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Ambassador Holland reiterates the UK’s support to Ukraine, calls on Russia to end its war and to use this unique Forum for risk-reduction, even in cri...

The UK remains committed to restoring freedom of navigation and maritime security in the Red Sea: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to restoring freedom of navigation and maritime security in the Red Sea: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

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

Foreign Secretary speech in Lviv on the Special Tribunal

Foreign Secretary speech in Lviv on the Special Tribunal

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

David Lammy outlines UK support for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine during a visit to Lviv, Ukra...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kuwait: Qudsi Rasheed

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kuwait: Qudsi Rasheed

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Mr Qudsi Rasheed OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to The State of Kuwait. ...

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The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in G...

Change of British High Commissioner to Fiji: Kanbar Hossein Bor

Change of British High Commissioner to Fiji: Kanbar Hossein Bor

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Mr Kanbar Hossein-Bor has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji....

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Poland: Dame Melinda Simmons

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Poland: Dame Melinda Simmons

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland in succession to Ms Anna Clunes CMG OBE who will be tr...

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MH17: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote

MH17: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote

Monday, 12 May 2025

The UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil Aviation Organisation hearing on the case of Flight MH17....

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Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Monday, 12 May 2025

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and th...

UK convenes European partners in London to continue collective action against

UK convenes European partners in London to continue collective action against "once in a generation" security threat?

Monday, 12 May 2025

The Foreign Secretary will host Foreign Ministers of the Weimar+ group for critical talks on repelling Russian aggression and bolstering European secu...

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Weimar+ joint statement on Ukraine and Euro Atlantic security, 12 May 2025

Weimar+ joint statement on Ukraine and Euro Atlantic security, 12 May 2025

Sunday, 11 May 2025

Joint statement by the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, and the EU High Representative, following their meeting in ...

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India and Pakistan: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, 10 May 2025

India and Pakistan: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, 10 May 2025

Friday, 09 May 2025

G7 foreign ministers gave a statement on India and Pakistan....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines: Sarah Hulton

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines: Sarah Hulton

Friday, 09 May 2025

Mrs Sarah Hulton OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the R...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Slovakia: Bilal Zahid

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Slovakia: Bilal Zahid

Friday, 09 May 2025

Mr Bilal Zahid has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Slovak Republic in succession to Mr Nigel Baker OBE MVO who will be transferring to ...

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80th anniversary of VE Day: UK statement to the OSCE

80th anniversary of VE Day: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 09 May 2025

Ambassador Holland reflects on the framework for stability that we have collectively built since the end of WW2 which, when respected, has the potenti...

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kuwait

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kuwait

Friday, 09 May 2025

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at Kuwait's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in G...

UK and international partners confirm support for Special Tribunal on Crime of Aggression as Foreign Secretary visits Lviv

UK and international partners confirm support for Special Tribunal on Crime of Aggression as Foreign Secretary visits Lviv

Thursday, 08 May 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit Lviv today in joint show of support for Ukraine, as the UK announces sanctions on 100 ships in the Russian sh...

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World Press Freedom Day 2025:  Joint Statement to the OSCE

World Press Freedom Day 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 08 May 2025

UK and others call for action to safeguard media freedom across the OSCE. ...

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

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

Thursday, 08 May 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Mission towards preventing escalation and finding practical solutions to issues, amid the challenging...

President Putin's transparently cynical pauses do not create the conditions for talks on a lasting peace: UK statement to the OSCE

President Putin's transparently cynical pauses do not create the conditions for talks on a lasting peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 08 May 2025

Ambassador Holland urges Russia to respond substantively to the Moscow Mechanism recommendations and prove they are serious about peace by agreeing to...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland: Kara Owen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ireland: Kara Owen

Wednesday, 07 May 2025

Ms Kara Owen has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland....

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Russia has acted to obfuscate and embolden the DPRK’s unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia has acted to obfuscate and embolden the DPRK’s unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 07 May 2025

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

The UK will continue to pay tribute to the victims of war by pressing for a just and lasting peace in response to conflicts around the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK will continue to pay tribute to the victims of war by pressing for a just and lasting peace in response to conflicts around the world: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 07 May 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the Eightieth anniversary o...

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