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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...

UK strengthens security relationship with Europe ahead of UK EU summit

UK strengthens security relationship with Europe ahead of UK EU summit

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Foreign Secretary heads to EU Foreign Ministers meeting to highlight the need for a new, ambitious security relationship. ...

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It is the responsibility of this Council to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement and support Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

It is the responsibility of this Council to uphold the Dayton Peace Agreement and support Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Statement by DCMG Karen Pierce, UK Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, at the UN Security Council debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina....

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Argentina: David Cairns

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Argentina: David Cairns

Monday, 05 May 2025

Mr David Cairns has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic....

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Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law Handbook launch: Lord Collins' speech

Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law Handbook launch: Lord Collins' speech

Monday, 05 May 2025

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Lord Collins of Highbury gave a speech at the launch of the Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law...

Tiffany Sadler, UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes to visit Kigali

Tiffany Sadler, UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes to visit Kigali

Saturday, 03 May 2025

The UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Tiffany Sadler, will be in Kigali next week, after visiting Kinshasa and Kampala. ...

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Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Armenia

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Armenia

Friday, 02 May 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Armenia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Ge...

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kenya

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kenya

Thursday, 01 May 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Kenya's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Gene...

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Lesotho

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Lesotho

Thursday, 01 May 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Lesotho's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Ge...

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Spain

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Spain

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

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

The UK is committed to doing all we can to protect information integrity with a human rights based approach: UK statement at the UN

The UK is committed to doing all we can to protect information integrity with a human rights based approach: UK statement at the UN

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Statement by UK Spokesperson to the UN Letisha Lunin at the UN Committee on Information General Debate....

We welcome progress in Syria’s political transition since the fall of the Assad regime: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

We welcome progress in Syria’s political transition since the fall of the Assad regime: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN General Assembly debate on the International Impartial and Independen...

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Lao People's Democratic Republic

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Lao People's Democratic Republic

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Lao PDR's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Ge...

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Guinea

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Guinea

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders, at Guinea's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Gen...

We must reinvest in efforts to achieve a two state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must reinvest in efforts to achieve a two state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 28 April 2025

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East....

Putin’s latest announcement for a temporary ceasefire rings hollow while Russia's brutality continues: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Putin’s latest announcement for a temporary ceasefire rings hollow while Russia's brutality continues: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 28 April 2025

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

The UK is working to tackle the root causes of displacement, including war, instability and repression: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is working to tackle the root causes of displacement, including war, instability and repression: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 28 April 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing by the UN High Commissioner f...

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kyrgyzstan

Universal Periodic Review 49: UK Statement on Kyrgyzstan

Monday, 28 April 2025

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

Change of British High Commissioner to Malta: Victoria Busby

Change of British High Commissioner to Malta: Victoria Busby

Monday, 28 April 2025

Mrs Victoria Busby OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta....

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Palestinian Authority and UK strengthen ties to continue work towards long term peace

Palestinian Authority and UK strengthen ties to continue work towards long term peace

Sunday, 27 April 2025

Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary host Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, demonstrating the UK's steadfast support for the Pale...

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UK Gulf visit to enhance regional security and boost UK growth

UK Gulf visit to enhance regional security and boost UK growth

Friday, 25 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary visits Oman and Qatar to commit to expand cooperation with Gulf countries on trade, defence, and security....

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Keynote Speech   Canning House Mexico UK Summit

Keynote Speech Canning House Mexico UK Summit

Thursday, 24 April 2025

During the Canning House's Mexico-UK Summit, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mexico, Susannah Goshko, highlighted the bilateral opportunity between our co...

The UK stands with the Syrian people as they seize this historic moment: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK stands with the Syrian people as they seize this historic moment: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 24 April 2025

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan: Sally Axworthy

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan: Sally Axworthy

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Mrs Sally Axworthy MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan....

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UK bolsters support for Syrian people by amending Syria sanctions

UK bolsters support for Syrian people by amending Syria sanctions

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Updates to UK Syria sanctions regulations will help the people of Syria rebuild their country and economy following the fall of Assad...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement following reports of violence in and around El Fasher, Sudan....

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Russia's missile attacks against Ukrainian civilians over Easter demonstrate its attitude towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's missile attacks against Ukrainian civilians over Easter demonstrate its attitude towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's missile attacks against civilians in Sumy and Kharkiv over Easter and President Putin's transparently cynical att...

Lord Collins of Highbury, UK Minister for Africa visits Uganda

Lord Collins of Highbury, UK Minister for Africa visits Uganda

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Lord Collins of Highbury visited Uganda on 3 and 4 April to reinforce the UK's commitment to sustainable development and mutual economic growth. ...

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Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025

Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Joint statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on more than 50 days of Israel's block on aid to Gaza...

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Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025

Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

A statement on behalf of E3 members, the UK, France and Germany, following today’s meeting with the US and Ukraine in London. ...

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