Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the New Year 2025 Overseas and International Honours list

Monday, 30 December 2024

The New Year Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals abroad or internationally....

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UK pledges relief to meet dire humanitarian need in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Monday, 30 December 2024

New £61 million package will support vulnerable communities around the world. ...

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This resolution robustly reinforces the Council’s support to Somalia: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 27 December 2024

Explanation of Position delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, before the vote on AUSSOM....

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Joint statement on the first anniversary of the Tallinn Mechanism

Tuesday, 24 December 2024

Joint statement from the Governments of the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, P...

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If Russia is so concerned about Ukraine’s defensive action then Russia should stop invading: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 23 December 2024

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

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The UK will continue to work closely with UNOWAS to build peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 20 December 2024

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

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The UK calls on all parties to the conflict to refrain from obstructing MONUSCO operations: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 20 December 2024

Explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on renewing MONUSCO’s mand...

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Joint statement on Afghanistan

Friday, 20 December 2024

Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva...

UK Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 20 December 2024

Friday, 20 December 2024

Joint statement between the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland concerning the Chago...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mali: Angus Mckee

Friday, 20 December 2024

Mr Angus McKee OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Mali in succession to Ms Katharine Ransome. ...

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Statement from the International Contact Group (ICG) on the situation in the Great Lakes

Friday, 20 December 2024

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes has given a statement on the situation in the Great Lakes region....

The UK voted in favour of this resolution in line with our strong commitment to the international rule of law: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 19 December 2024

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, in the UN General Assembly meeting requesting an adviso...

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The warring parties must end Sudan’s suffering in 2025: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 December 2024

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

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AI presents significant opportunities to support international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 December 2024

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

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UK and Norway join forces to counter eavesdropping

Thursday, 19 December 2024

The UK and Norwegian governments are to share best practice and new technologies to detect and expose eavesdropping devices. ...

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Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 December 2024

UK and other OSCE participating States call on Georgia to release protestors and hold to account those responsible for the unlawful use of force...

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UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for brutal crackdown on media and protestors

Thursday, 19 December 2024

The UK has designated five Georgian officials for serious human rights violations....

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Latest ODIHR report documents more Russian crimes in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 December 2024

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown details some of the crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, which are recorded in ODIHR's latest report, including tort...

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DPRK must cease its support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

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

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The UK calls on Israel to stop illegal settlement expansion on Palestinian land: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

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

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New ICAI Chief Commissioner appointed

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Jillian Popkins will lead the Independent Commission for Aid Impact. ...

There is no justification for Iran’s stockpiling of high enriched uranium: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

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

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The Syrian people have our full support as they build a new future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

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

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Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 December 2024

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

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The UK welcomes the new, inclusive, Libyan led plan for a sustainable and prosperous future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 December 2024

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

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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance London Plenary: speech by Faith Minister Lord Khan

Monday, 16 December 2024

Faith Minister Lord Khan welcomed International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance delegates to London for the second plenary meeting of the UK’s presiden...

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Third international IHRA conference on the persecution and genocide of Roma during the Nazi era: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about raising awareness and understanding of Roma agency and action during the ...

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Launch of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance recommendations for teaching and learning about the Roma: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the launch of new teaching recommendations on the Roma....

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Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Holocaust education, research and remembrance sector: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence on Holocaust education and remembran...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia: Rebecca Terzeon

Monday, 16 December 2024

Ms Rebecca Terzeon has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr Nicholas Woolley. Ms Terzeon will take ...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on the New Year 2025 Overseas and International Honours list

UK pledges relief to meet dire humanitarian need in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

This resolution robustly reinforces the Council’s support to Somalia: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Joint statement on the first anniversary of the Tallinn Mechanism

If Russia is so concerned about Ukraine’s defensive action then Russia should stop invading: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to work closely with UNOWAS to build peace and security in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on all parties to the conflict to refrain from obstructing MONUSCO operations: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Joint statement on Afghanistan

UK Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 20 December 2024

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mali: Angus Mckee

Statement from the International Contact Group (ICG) on the situation in the Great Lakes

The UK voted in favour of this resolution in line with our strong commitment to the international rule of law: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

The warring parties must end Sudan’s suffering in 2025: UK statement at the UN Security Council

AI presents significant opportunities to support international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK and Norway join forces to counter eavesdropping

Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for brutal crackdown on media and protestors

Latest ODIHR report documents more Russian crimes in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

DPRK must cease its support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on Israel to stop illegal settlement expansion on Palestinian land: UK statement at the UN Security Council

New ICAI Chief Commissioner appointed

There is no justification for Iran’s stockpiling of high enriched uranium: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Syrian people have our full support as they build a new future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the new, inclusive, Libyan led plan for a sustainable and prosperous future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance London Plenary: speech by Faith Minister Lord Khan

Third international IHRA conference on the persecution and genocide of Roma during the Nazi era: Lord Pickles’ speech

Launch of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance recommendations for teaching and learning about the Roma: Lord Pickles’ speech

Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Holocaust education, research and remembrance sector: Lord Pickles’ speech

Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia: Rebecca Terzeon

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