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UK and others announce that the recipient of the 2026 Democracy Defenders Award is PromoLex from Moldova.

UK and others announce that the recipient of the 2026 Democracy Defenders Award is PromoLex from Moldova.

Friday, 08 May 2026

The Democracy Defenders Award recognises the contribution civil society makes to promoting democracy in the OSCE region. PromoLex promotes democratic ...

UNISFA plays a critical role in protecting civilians and maintaining stability in Abyei: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UNISFA plays a critical role in protecting civilians and maintaining stability in Abyei: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 07 May 2026

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan....

World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE

World Press Freedom Day 2026: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 07 May 2026

Ambassador Vesa Häkkinen of Finland delivered a statement on World Press Freedom Day on behalf of the UK and 33 other countries, stressing that a free...

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Belgium

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Belgium

Thursday, 07 May 2026

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Belgium's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

Russia’s assault on Europe’s post war security order: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s assault on Europe’s post war security order: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 07 May 2026

The UK condemns Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which is a direct attack on the security architecture built after the Second World War. Ru...

Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026

Foreign Secretary's statement: Hantavirus outbreak, 6 May 2026

Wednesday, 06 May 2026

A statement from the Foreign Secretary on the Hantavirus outbreak...

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Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must cease threats and attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 06 May 2026

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, warns that such actions violate international humanitarian law and undermine OSCE norms built since the Second World War...

Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats

Healthcare workers must never be targets in conflict: UK statement at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Arria meeting on protecting medical care in conflict amid evolving threats....

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Namibia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability

UK cracks down on Russia’s exploitation of vulnerable migrants and deadly drone capability

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

The UK has announced new sanctions to curb production of Russian drones and the nefarious networks that are exploiting vulnerable migrants from across...

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Austria: Nick Pickard

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Austria: Nick Pickard

Friday, 01 May 2026

Mr Nick Pickard CVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Austria in succession to Ms Lindsay Skoll CMG....

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This mission plays a vital role in protecting civilians in South Sudan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

This mission plays a vital role in protecting civilians in South Sudan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 30 April 2026

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on South...

Russia’s veto of the Panel of Experts was a calculated move to obscure the DPRK’s unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s veto of the Panel of Experts was a calculated move to obscure the DPRK’s unlawful pursuit of weapons of mass destruction: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 30 April 2026

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dawn McKen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Dawn McKen

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Ms Dawn McKen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina in succession to Mr Julian Reilly....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro: Nerys Jones

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro: Nerys Jones

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Ms Nerys Jones has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Montenegro in succession to Ms Dawn McKen....

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Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, April 2026

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, April 2026

Thursday, 30 April 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, welcomes the OSCE Mission's work to facilitate the resumption of in?person 1+1 meetings, monitorin...

Evidence shows Russia continues to incur catastrophic losses for minimal gains in an unsustainable war: UK statement to the OSCE

Evidence shows Russia continues to incur catastrophic losses for minimal gains in an unsustainable war: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 April 2026

UK Senior Military Advisor, Colonel Joby Rimmer says evidence based military analysis shows Russia’s war in Ukraine is unsustainable, with increasingl...

The impact of Russia’s intensifying attacks on civilians in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

The impact of Russia’s intensifying attacks on civilians in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 April 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford condemns Russia’s intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, highlighting the mount...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Italy: Stephen Hickey

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Italy: Stephen Hickey

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Mr Stephen Hickey CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic and Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of San Marino, i...

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We are appalled by the deteriorating trajectory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We are appalled by the deteriorating trajectory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East....

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

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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The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to media freedom around the world: UK statement at the UN

The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to media freedom around the world: UK statement at the UN

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Statement by Letisha Lunin, UK Spokesperson and Counsellor, at the UN Committee on Information General Debate....

This Treaty has?been a truly ?vital pillar of international peace and security: UK statement at the NPT Review Conference

This Treaty has?been a truly ?vital pillar of international peace and security: UK statement at the NPT Review Conference

Monday, 27 April 2026

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the Review Conference of the Parties to ...

This Treaty has?been a truly ?vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

This Treaty has?been a truly ?vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Monday, 27 April 2026

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the R...

We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 27 April 2026

Statement by Steven Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the Overseas Territories, at the UN Security Council Meeting on the s...

UK UAE joint statement, April 2026

UK UAE joint statement, April 2026

Saturday, 25 April 2026

Joint statement between UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah b...

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Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

Conflict remains a leading cause of hunger: Minister Chapman speech at launch of 2026 Global Report on Food Crises

Friday, 24 April 2026

Minister for Development Jenny Chapman gave a speech at the high-level ceremony to launch the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises in London...

40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE

40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 24 April 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, honouring those affected and stressing the enduring human and envi...

How to think about foreign policy in the new geoeconomic era

How to think about foreign policy in the new geoeconomic era

Thursday, 23 April 2026

The Foreign Secretary has written in The Economist about the need to enhance our economic resilience ...

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Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

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