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Arab Plan For Reconstruction of Gaza: foreign ministers' joint statement

Arab Plan For Reconstruction of Gaza: foreign ministers' joint statement

Saturday, 08 March 2025

Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK gave a joint statement welcoming the Arab initiative of a Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for ...

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Women’s rights to be championed by appointment of new UK Special Envoy

Women’s rights to be championed by appointment of new UK Special Envoy

Saturday, 08 March 2025

Harriet Harman to champion gender equality worldwide as new UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls....

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We must seize this opportunity to destroy Assad’s chemical weapons programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must seize this opportunity to destroy Assad’s chemical weapons programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 07 March 2025

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

Developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2025

Developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK statement to the OSCE, March 2025

Thursday, 06 March 2025

The UK underlines concerns at the adoption of laws by the National Assembly of Republika Srpska in violation of the Dayton Agreements, and reaffirms u...

Russia’s veto flouted the voice of the General Assembly: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Russia’s veto flouted the voice of the General Assembly: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 06 March 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto....

The UK fully supports the UN’s decision to pause humanitarian operations in Saada: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK fully supports the UN’s decision to pause humanitarian operations in Saada: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 06 March 2025

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

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2025

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, March 2025

Thursday, 06 March 2025

UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeti...

International Women's Day 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

International Women's Day 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 March 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland outlines that progress towards a prosperous world free from poverty cannot be achieved without accelerating gender equality an...

The UK supports Ukraine in its aim to ensure Russia cannot attack it again: UK statement to the OSCE

The UK supports Ukraine in its aim to ensure Russia cannot attack it again: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 March 2025

Ambassador Holland dismisses Russian disinformation and underlines the UK’s support to Ukraine in its aim to ensure Russia cannot attack it again....

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to IAEA Board, March 2025

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to IAEA Board, March 2025

Thursday, 06 March 2025

UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine...

New UK–Japan Economic Partnership to propel growth

New UK–Japan Economic Partnership to propel growth

Thursday, 06 March 2025

Foreign Secretary and Business Secretary travel to Japan for the Economic 2+2, a new way for the UK and Japan to coordinate international economic pol...

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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board, March 2025

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board, March 2025

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) to the International Atomic Energy Agency ...

There will be no let up in the UK's support to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

There will be no let up in the UK's support to Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

The UK sets out plan agreed with leaders in London on 2 March to work with Ukraine and the United States on a strong, just and durable peace....

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, March 2025: E3 statement

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, March 2025: E3 statement

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of...

India expands UK footprint as £41 billion partnership boosts countries' growth

India expands UK footprint as £41 billion partnership boosts countries' growth

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

Britain and India bolster trade ties during Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Jaishankar's visit to UK. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Panel on Early Warning and Genocide Prevention

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Panel on Early Warning and Genocide Prevention

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

UK Statement at the Panel on Early Warning and Genocide Prevention. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders. ...

Humanitarian access in Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 5 March 2025

Humanitarian access in Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 5 March 2025

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

Statement from the foreign ministers of the UK, France and Germany (E3) on humanitarian access in Gaza. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Religion or Belief

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Religion or Belief

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Religion or Belief. Delivered by MP...

Statement to the 108th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Statement to the 108th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

Statement to the 108th Session of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, P...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture

Tuesday, 04 March 2025

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading trea...

This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions to further degrade Al Shabaab: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions to further degrade Al Shabaab: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 03 March 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 27...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

Monday, 03 March 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 58: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at the General Debate on Item 2

UN Human Rights Council 58: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at the General Debate on Item 2

Monday, 03 March 2025

Sri Lanka Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sa...

Conclusion of UK presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Lord Pickles’ speech

Conclusion of UK presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 03 March 2025

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about the UK’s achievements over the past year and handed over the presidency to...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar

Monday, 03 March 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue on on the High Commissioner's Report on Myanmar. Delivered by UK Ambassado...

UK concludes presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

UK concludes presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance

Monday, 03 March 2025

After a successful year as Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, the UK hands over the presidency to Israel on 3 March 2025....

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

Friday, 28 February 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan. Deli...

UN Human Rights Council 58: Core Group Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 58: Core Group Statement at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

Friday, 28 February 2025

Core Group Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights in South Sud...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Special Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement at the Special Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

Friday, 28 February 2025

UK Statement at the 58 Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan. Delivered by UK Ambassador for...

UK chief finance minister builds on commitment to support mutual growth in South Africa at G20

UK chief finance minister builds on commitment to support mutual growth in South Africa at G20

Friday, 28 February 2025

The Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP shared the UK's growth mission with key stakeholders and her G20 counterparts in South Africa this week....

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