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The UK calls on the transitional South Sudan government to ensure credible elections in 2026: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on the transitional South Sudan government to ensure credible elections in 2026: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

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

InnovateUkraine opens second round of investment for clean energy projects

InnovateUkraine opens second round of investment for clean energy projects

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Additional £17m will foster UK-Ukraine collaboration in the clean energy field....

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Ukraine has every right to determine its own future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine has every right to determine its own future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

UK Military Advisor, Joby Rimmer, says Russia’s war of aggression has achieved little except the catastrophic loss of life, the loss of Russia’s milit...

New UK support for Ukraine drives forward 100 Year Partnership

New UK support for Ukraine drives forward 100 Year Partnership

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

The UK will boost Ukrainian grain supplies to Syria as the Foreign Secretary drives forward the 100 Year Partnership on visit to Kyiv....

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European Union and UK hold second Counter Terrorism Dialogue in London

European Union and UK hold second Counter Terrorism Dialogue in London

Tuesday, 04 February 2025

The second EU-UK Counter-Terrorism Dialogue took place in London on 4 February 2025, strengthening the UK and EU’s strategic cooperation on counter-te...

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New UK Permanent Representative to NATO appointed

New UK Permanent Representative to NATO appointed

Tuesday, 04 February 2025

Angus Lapsley CMG has been appointed UK Permanent Representative to NATO in succession to Sir David Quarrey KCMG. He will take up his appointment in A...

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New partnerships for growth: FCDO Minister's speech at the LSE

New partnerships for growth: FCDO Minister's speech at the LSE

Monday, 03 February 2025

FCDO Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds gave a keynote speech to the UK financial sector at the London Stock Exchange today on partnerships for ...

New partnerships with financial sector to unlock growth in UK and overseas

New partnerships with financial sector to unlock growth in UK and overseas

Monday, 03 February 2025

UK Minister for Development announces funding and partnerships to deliver Sustainable Development Goals and domestic growth, in speech at London Stock...

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Escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Sunday, 02 February 2025

G7 foreign ministers gave a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capture of Minova...

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UK announces additional humanitarian funding for Myanmar

UK announces additional humanitarian funding for Myanmar

Saturday, 01 February 2025

Four years on from the military coup, additional UK humanitarian funding delivers healthcare to 1 million people in Myanmar....

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Situation in Eastern DRC: UK statement

Situation in Eastern DRC: UK statement

Friday, 31 January 2025

The UK has issued a statement following the occupation of Goma in Eastern DRC by M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces (RDF)....

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2025 Presidential Elections in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE

2025 Presidential Elections in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 31 January 2025

The UK and other members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus deliver a joint statement on elections in Belarus and the deterioratin...

E3 Foreign Ministers' statement on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

E3 Foreign Ministers' statement on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

Friday, 31 January 2025

Statement from the Foreign Ministers of the UK, France and Germany on the implementation of legislation against United Nations Relief and Works Agency...

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UK partnership with Tunisia to target root causes of irregular migration

UK partnership with Tunisia to target root causes of irregular migration

Friday, 31 January 2025

Foreign Secretary announces new funding for programmes in Tunisia to smash the gangs and secure UK borders. ...

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Four years on from the military coup in Myanmar: joint statement

Four years on from the military coup in Myanmar: joint statement

Friday, 31 January 2025

The governments of Australia, Canada, the EU, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the UK and the USA gave a joint statement on Myanma...

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UK Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance:  Statement to the OSCE

UK Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 January 2025

UK Special Envoy on post-Holocaust issues and Chair of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Lord Pickles, remarks to OSCE Permanent Council....

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, January 2025

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, January 2025

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for the Assembly's work which underscores our collective commitment to...

Russia continues to cause immense civilian suffering in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia continues to cause immense civilian suffering in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns the civilian suffering caused by Russia's strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and indiscriminate attacks on cities....

UK Trade Minister visited South Africa and Botswana to strengthen trade ties

UK Trade Minister visited South Africa and Botswana to strengthen trade ties

Thursday, 30 January 2025

This was the first visit to Africa by UK Minister for Trade Policy Douglas Alexander, which forms part of the UK Government’s wider resetting of partn...

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Minister for Latin America and Caribbean speech at RUSI Latin American Security Conference 2025

Minister for Latin America and Caribbean speech at RUSI Latin American Security Conference 2025

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Latin America and Caribbean, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, gave a speech at the RUSI Latin American Secu...

Russia must end its war and return to dialogue: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia must end its war and return to dialogue: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Ambassador Holland reiterates the UK’s support to Ukraine, and calls on Russia to end its war and return to dialogue and risk reduction – including in...

The UK is deeply alarmed by the events in Goma: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply alarmed by the events in Goma: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iraq

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iraq

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iran

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iran

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Egypt

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Egypt

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Statement at Egypt's Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the UK, Simon Manley. ...

Lord Pickles visits the Netherlands to honour victims of the Holocaust

Lord Pickles visits the Netherlands to honour victims of the Holocaust

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

UK Special Envoy on Post-Holocaust issues Lord Pickles remembers and honours the victims of the Holocaust in the Netherlands during 80th anniversary c...

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Minister visits Sri Lanka strengthening UK partnership and boosting growth

Minister visits Sri Lanka strengthening UK partnership and boosting growth

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West visits Sri Lanka with a focus on boosting exports and economic growth....

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New humanitarian support for Gaza as ceasefire allows operations to scale up

New humanitarian support for Gaza as ceasefire allows operations to scale up

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

The Minister for Development announces new £17 million package to support thousands of civilians across the Occupied Palestinian Territories. ...

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The UK urges Israel to ensure that UNRWA can continue its lifesaving operations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK urges Israel to ensure that UNRWA can continue its lifesaving operations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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

The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 27 January 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the ICC’s work in Sudan....

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