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The continued advance into DRC of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Forces is a breach of the UN charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The continued advance into DRC of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Forces is a breach of the UN charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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

The UK supports UNSMIL’s call for a full investigation into mass graves of migrants: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports UNSMIL’s call for a full investigation into mass graves of migrants: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia: Charles King

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia: Charles King

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Mr Charles King has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia....

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Ukraine must have a central role in shaping its future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine must have a central role in shaping its future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan says that the UK’s priority is to ensure Ukraine is in the strongest possible position for negotiations....

The United Kingdom remains deeply committed to the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains deeply committed to the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

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

UK summons Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

UK summons Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner today (18 February) following advances made by the Rwandan...

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Peacekeeping is one of the UN’s most valuable tools to support global peace and security: UK statement on Peacekeeping Operations

Peacekeeping is one of the UN’s most valuable tools to support global peace and security: UK statement on Peacekeeping Operations

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34)....

The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 17 February 2025

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

Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

Monday, 17 February 2025

The UK and partners pay tribute to Alexei Navalny...

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Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 17 February 2025

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

FCDO statement on the situation in DRC

FCDO statement on the situation in DRC

Sunday, 16 February 2025

The FCDO has released a statement following the entrance of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Force into Bukavu?: 16 February....

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Munich Security Conference: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, February 2025

Munich Security Conference: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, February 2025

Saturday, 15 February 2025

G7 foreign ministers and the EU gave a joint statement on the margins of the Munich Security Conference on 15 February 2025....

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European partners urged to develop sanctions to smash people smuggling gangs

European partners urged to develop sanctions to smash people smuggling gangs

Friday, 14 February 2025

The Foreign Secretary will press partners to replicate Britain’s world-first plans for a sanctions aimed at organised immigration crime gangs. ...

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Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary: Bad peace deal with Russia will cause damage far beyond Ukraine

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary: Bad peace deal with Russia will cause damage far beyond Ukraine

Friday, 14 February 2025

The Foreign and Defence Secretaries have written a joint Op-Ed in the Daily Telegraph on how to reach a strong and durable peace in Ukraine....

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UK targets Putin's inner circle with new sanctions

UK targets Putin's inner circle with new sanctions

Friday, 14 February 2025

New British sanctions target high profile figures working in the Russian Government and supporters of Russian state-owned business....

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The UK strongly condemns tragic death of World Food Programme staff member in Houthi detention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly condemns tragic death of World Food Programme staff member in Houthi detention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 13 February 2025

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

Ukraine’s resilience remains nothing short of extraordinary: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine’s resilience remains nothing short of extraordinary: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 February 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says nobody desires peace more than Ukraine, yet peace must be just and sustainable. It is our responsibility...

Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's deceit did not work in 2022 and it will not work now: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 February 2025

Ambassador Holland recalls Russia's deceit at the OSCE in the weeks leading up to their full-scale invasion of Ukraine and reiterates that UK will sup...

The UN must play a vital role in stabilising and rebuilding Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UN must play a vital role in stabilising and rebuilding Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

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

Weimar+ Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission

Weimar+ Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Joint Statement by Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the European External Action Service and the European Commission....

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New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime network

New UK sanctions target Russian cybercrime network

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

A key Russian cybercrime syndicate responsible for aiding merciless ransomware attacks around the world has been targeted by new UK sanctions. ...

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The UK remains committed to achieving justice for survivors of Daesh crimes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to achieving justice for survivors of Daesh crimes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 10 February 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by ter...

The UK launches flagship SPIRIT programme to drive social recovery in Ukraine

The UK launches flagship SPIRIT programme to drive social recovery in Ukraine

Friday, 07 February 2025

In collaboration with Government of Ukraine, UNICEF and the World Bank, £25m of UK funding will support an inclusive and sustainable social recovery i...

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Towards a Common Future: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All, Minister Dodds' remarks

Towards a Common Future: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All, Minister Dodds' remarks

Friday, 07 February 2025

Minister Dodds gave opening remarks at a reception to reaffirm the importance of gender equality and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and ...

Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 07 February 2025

UK and others regret cancellation of OSCE election observation and call on Tajikistan to engage constructively with ODIHR....

UK to drive international cooperation on irregular migration as host of Western Balkans Summit

UK to drive international cooperation on irregular migration as host of Western Balkans Summit

Friday, 07 February 2025

The UK will host Western Balkans leaders for the Berlin Process Summit in Autumn 2025....

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UN HRC Special Session: Democratic Republic of the Congo

UN HRC Special Session: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Friday, 07 February 2025

UK Statement for the UN Human Rights Council Special Session on the situation in the DRC. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO an...

OSCE Co operation with the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2025

OSCE Co operation with the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2025

Thursday, 06 February 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks Minister Bettel for outlining Luxembourg’s priorities at the Council of Europe, and for the close collaboration with the OSC...

Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador

Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador

Thursday, 06 February 2025

The Russian Ambassador was summoned for a meeting to revoke the accreditation of a Russian diplomat...

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Reports of Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are deeply concerning: UK statement to the OSCE

Reports of Russia's treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war are deeply concerning: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 February 2025

Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns the Russian state’s reported systematic torture, abuse, and execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war....

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