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Current events in Turkey: UK Statement to the OSCE

Current events in Turkey: UK Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 04 April 2025

Ambassadors Holland says the UK is closely monitoring the situation in Turkey. ...

UK assistance reaches 15,000 people after Myanmar earthquake, with further £10 million pledged

UK assistance reaches 15,000 people after Myanmar earthquake, with further £10 million pledged

Thursday, 03 April 2025

The UK is now providing up to £25 million for vital humanitarian assistance in Myanmar....

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Core Group Statement to Introduce Item 4 Resolution on the Syrian Arab Republic

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Core Group Statement to Introduce Item 4 Resolution on the Syrian Arab Republic

Thursday, 03 April 2025

UK Core Group Statement to Introduce Item 4 Resolution on the Syrian Arab Republic. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, ...

Aid workers should not have to risk their lives to help those in need in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Aid workers should not have to risk their lives to help those in need in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 03 April 2025

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

Organised Immigration Crime Summit organised by the United Kingdom on the 31 March 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Organised Immigration Crime Summit organised by the United Kingdom on the 31 March 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 03 April 2025

Ambassador Holland updates on UK and partners' efforts to fight against Organised Immigration Crime and the protection of our collective border securi...

Regionally led security co operation is vital for peace in West Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Regionally led security co operation is vital for peace in West Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 03 April 2025

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, on peace consolidation in West Africa. ...

New fees for emergency travel documents and emergency passports

New fees for emergency travel documents and emergency passports

Thursday, 03 April 2025

The government will introduce new fees for emergency travel documents and emergency passports from 9 April 2025....

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22 days after Ukraine agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Russia continues to distract and delay: UK statement to the OSCE

22 days after Ukraine agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Russia continues to distract and delay: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 03 April 2025

Ambassador Holland questions Russia's seriousness about peace when it continues to attack Ukraine with hundreds of drones and refuses to commit to a f...

UK and Allies to build on momentum in efforts to enhance Ukraine’s security, uphold international law and protect human rights: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK and Allies to build on momentum in efforts to enhance Ukraine’s security, uphold international law and protect human rights: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 03 April 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says a lasting peace in Ukraine can only be provided if we step up and offer real and credible security assur...

NATO must be ‘stronger, fairer, and more lethal’ Foreign Secretary to say

NATO must be ‘stronger, fairer, and more lethal’ Foreign Secretary to say

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

UK to highlight ironclad support for Alliance and push Allies to increase defence spending. ...

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We must strengthen international commitments to protect aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must strengthen international commitments to protect aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in ...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK  Core Group Statement to Introduce Item 2 Resolution on South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Core Group Statement to Introduce Item 2 Resolution on South Sudan

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

UK Core Group Statement to Introduce Item 2 Resolution on South Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

UK Statement at the 58th Human Rights Council for the Item 10 General Debate. Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders....

Campaign to tackle dirty money steps up with new sanctions

Campaign to tackle dirty money steps up with new sanctions

Tuesday, 01 April 2025

UK sanctions corrupt actors undermining democratic governments in Foreign Secretary's latest steps to crack down on corruption and illicit finance....

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UK to tackle Western Balkan migrant transit routes and serious organised crime with closer ties in the region

UK to tackle Western Balkan migrant transit routes and serious organised crime with closer ties in the region

Tuesday, 01 April 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy travels to Kosovo and Serbia to strengthen cooperation on tackling irregular migration and serious organised crime....

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of Congo

Tuesday, 01 April 2025

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan

Tuesday, 01 April 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR report on technical assistance for South Sudan. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, El...

UK statement on the Kimberley Process: March 2025

UK statement on the Kimberley Process: March 2025

Sunday, 30 March 2025

The UK’s Explanation of Position during the adoption of the Kimberley Process Resolution (A/RES/79/275) General Assembly. ...

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Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar +

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of the Weimar +

Sunday, 30 March 2025

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain as well as the High Representative of the European...

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UK sends life saving aid to the people of Myanmar following devastating earthquake

UK sends life saving aid to the people of Myanmar following devastating earthquake

Saturday, 29 March 2025

UK government announces a package of up to £10 million support to help the people of Myanmar following recent earthquake....

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the High Commission on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the High Commission on Ukraine

Friday, 28 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commission - Oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sa...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti

Friday, 28 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti with the participation of the Independent Expert. Delivered by the UK Hu...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Human Rights Situation in Mali

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Human Rights Situation in Mali

Friday, 28 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Mali. Delivered by the UK Huma...

The UK commends the historic border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: UK statement to the OSCE

The UK commends the historic border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 28 March 2025

Connor Creeley (UK Delegation to the OSCE) praises the landmark border agreement between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which resolves decades of conflict...

The UK demands unconditional ceasefire and withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces from DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK demands unconditional ceasefire and withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces from DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 27 March 2025

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

Report by the OSCE Coordinator for Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, March 2025

Report by the OSCE Coordinator for Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, March 2025

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown highlights the ongoing economic and environmental impacts of Russia's illegal war of aggression on Ukraine and welcome...

Apparent Russian Foreign Interference and Manipulation of Information: UK Statement to the OSCE

Apparent Russian Foreign Interference and Manipulation of Information: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that Russia's citing of a fake UK newspaper article would damage trust and credibility if, as seems ...

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK response, March 2025

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK response, March 2025

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Mission over the last 12 months, and condemns recent attempts by Republika Srpska President Milorad D...

Launch of the Global Compact on Nutrition Integration: Baroness Chapman’s speech

Launch of the Global Compact on Nutrition Integration: Baroness Chapman’s speech

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Baroness Chapman gave a speech at the launch of a new Global Compact on Nutrition Integration on the eve of the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris....

It is time for Russia to agree the US proposal of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

It is time for Russia to agree the US proposal of an immediate and unconditional ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Ambassador Holland commends Ukraine’s agreement to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and urges Russia to show that it is serious about peace by...

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