Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

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

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Mr Chris Rampling has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Ms Joanna Roper CMG. Mr Rampling wil...

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The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 21 April 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

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The UK is deeply concerned by the destabilising activities of Libyan security actors and armed groups: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Ghana

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Mr Christian Rogg has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana. ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean: Simon Mustard

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Mr Simon Mustard has been appointed British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. He will take up his appointment during May 2025. ...

The UK calls on all parties to agree an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

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

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The UK is deeply concerned at recent political tensions and increased fighting across South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

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

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Joint Statement from the United Kingdom and France on Haiti

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Joint statement from the United Kingdom and France on Haiti....

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London Sudan Conference: Foreign Secretary opening remarks

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary delivered opening remarks at the London Sudan conference. ...

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Third international meeting of the Post Holocaust Issues Special Envoys Network on Holocaust era Restitution

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Lord Pickles attends meeting in The Hague to discuss progress and challenges relating to the restitution of Holocaust-era assets....

G7 foreign ministers' statement marking 2 years since the beginning of Sudan war

Monday, 14 April 2025

G7 foreign ministers gave a joint statement marking 2 years since the beginning of the war in Sudan....

UK announces new humanitarian funding for Sudan

Monday, 14 April 2025

The UK has announced new support to Sudan ahead of the Sudan conference which will bring together international representatives. ...

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UK Government statement on denial of UK MP to enter Hong Kong

Monday, 14 April 2025

The UK Government has issued a response after a UK MP was refused entry to Hong Kong....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to France: Sir Thomas Drew KCMG

Monday, 14 April 2025

Sir Thomas Drew KCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic....

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UK sanctions Iranian organised crime network

Sunday, 13 April 2025

The UK has announced further sanctions to tackle the domestic threat posed by the Iranian regime by sanctioning Iranian-backed, Swedish-based Foxtrot ...

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Minister for Europe opening remarks at Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Saturday 12 April

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty makes opening remarks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey....

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The UK remains steadfast in our commitment to gender equality, human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals: UK statement at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development

Friday, 11 April 2025

Explanation of position by Tara Soomro, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at CPD58....

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Deteriorating Human Rights situation in Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE, April 2025.

Friday, 11 April 2025

UK and other OSCE participating States express concern over the deteriorating human rights situation and call on Georgia to open an inclusive dialogue...

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Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, April 2025

Friday, 11 April 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland recalls the vital contribution of media freedom to security in the OSCE region, and calls on Russia, Belarus and others to liv...

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Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, April 2025.

Friday, 11 April 2025

UK and others call for action to uphold safety of journalists and media freedom against a deteriorating background within some OSCE countries....

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UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for allowing brutal police violence

Thursday, 10 April 2025

UK sanctions four Georgian officials, including Georgia’s General Prosecutor, as part of latest action against serious human rights violations....

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Russia continues to dither, delay and destroy rather than engage seriously towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Ambassador Holland calls out Russia's hollow words about peace while it continues to terrorise Ukraine's civilian population and infrastructure. ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Stephen Hitchen

Wednesday, 09 April 2025

Mr Stephen Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia....

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The UK welcomes the formation of the new Syrian government: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 09 April 2025

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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We cannot achieve sustainable development by leaving young people out of conversations: UK National Statement at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development

Wednesday, 09 April 2025

Statement by the UK Youth Delegate, at CPD 58....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Mauritius: Paul Brummell

Wednesday, 09 April 2025

Mr Paul Brummell CMG has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mauritius. ...

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Foreign Secretary David Lammy hosts energy firms and banks to discuss climate change

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Government, industry, international organisations and institutions met in the Mattatoio, Rome, to discuss the global shift to clean power....

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Clean Power for Growth roundtable, April 2025: UK Italy bilateral statement

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The Clean Power for Growth roundtable took place at the Mattatoio in Rome on 9 April 2025. ...

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The UK remains a steadfast supporter of UN peacekeeping as a vital tool in global peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on UN peacekeeping operations...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling

The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned by the destabilising activities of Libyan security actors and armed groups: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Change of British High Commissioner to Ghana

Change of British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean: Simon Mustard

The UK calls on all parties to agree an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned at recent political tensions and increased fighting across South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Joint Statement from the United Kingdom and France on Haiti

London Sudan Conference: Foreign Secretary opening remarks

Third international meeting of the Post Holocaust Issues Special Envoys Network on Holocaust era Restitution

G7 foreign ministers' statement marking 2 years since the beginning of Sudan war

UK announces new humanitarian funding for Sudan

UK Government statement on denial of UK MP to enter Hong Kong

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to France: Sir Thomas Drew KCMG

UK sanctions Iranian organised crime network

Minister for Europe opening remarks at Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Saturday 12 April

The UK remains steadfast in our commitment to gender equality, human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals: UK statement at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development

Deteriorating Human Rights situation in Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE, April 2025.

Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, April 2025

Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, April 2025.

UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for allowing brutal police violence

Russia continues to dither, delay and destroy rather than engage seriously towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Stephen Hitchen

The UK welcomes the formation of the new Syrian government: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We cannot achieve sustainable development by leaving young people out of conversations: UK National Statement at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development

Change of British High Commissioner to Mauritius: Paul Brummell

Foreign Secretary David Lammy hosts energy firms and banks to discuss climate change

Clean Power for Growth roundtable, April 2025: UK Italy bilateral statement

The UK remains a steadfast supporter of UN peacekeeping as a vital tool in global peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

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