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Continued military cooperation between DPRK and Russia: G7 and partners’ joint statement, 16 December 2024

Continued military cooperation between DPRK and Russia: G7 and partners’ joint statement, 16 December 2024

Monday, 16 December 2024

A statement by the Foreign Ministers of the G7 and Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, on continued military cooperation between DPRK an...

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UK announces £50 million new support for vulnerable Syrians

UK announces £50 million new support for vulnerable Syrians

Sunday, 15 December 2024

UK announces £50 million package of international aid to help the most vulnerable Syrians, including refugees across the region. ...

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UK and Australia boost growth and defence partnership at summit in London

UK and Australia boost growth and defence partnership at summit in London

Sunday, 15 December 2024

The UK and Australia will reinforce their economic and defence partnership and bolster co-operation on shared global challenges at this year's AUKMIN ...

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Joint Statement on Syria, 14 December 2024

Joint Statement on Syria, 14 December 2024

Saturday, 14 December 2024

Statement by the governments of the USA, the Arab Contact Group on Syria, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the EU, and the UN...

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The UK will continue to support Chad’s political transition amidst the conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to support Chad’s political transition amidst the conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 13 December 2024

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

This resolution extends the Al Shabaab sanctions regime at a critical period for Somalia’s security transition: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution extends the Al Shabaab sanctions regime at a critical period for Somalia’s security transition: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 13 December 2024

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution on th...

UK Statement for the Intersessional ID with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela.

UK Statement for the Intersessional ID with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela.

Friday, 13 December 2024

Statement for the Intersessional ID with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representa...

The UK reiterates calls for full respect of DRC’s territorial integrity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK reiterates calls for full respect of DRC’s territorial integrity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 December 2024

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

UK statement on Ethiopia–Somalia relations

UK statement on Ethiopia–Somalia relations

Thursday, 12 December 2024

UK statement on the agreement reached between Ethiopia and Somalia...

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The Taliban’s draconian decision to restrict medical education for women will put thousands of lives at risk: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Taliban’s draconian decision to restrict medical education for women will put thousands of lives at risk: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 December 2024

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

Report of the three Personal Representatives on Tolerance and Non discrimination:  UK statement to the OSCE

Report of the three Personal Representatives on Tolerance and Non discrimination: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Ambassador Holland thanks the Personal Representatives for their collaboration with the UK and work in defence of fundamental freedoms. ...

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK as well as the High Representative of the EU   Berlin, December 2024

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK as well as the High Representative of the EU Berlin, December 2024

Thursday, 12 December 2024

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

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OPCW 66th Meeting of the Executive Council: UK national statement

OPCW 66th Meeting of the Executive Council: UK national statement

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Statement by UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) David True, at the 66th Meeting of ...

2024 has been another year of Russian aggression against Ukraine and OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCE

2024 has been another year of Russian aggression against Ukraine and OSCE principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Ambassador Holland sets out some of the examples of Russia's aggression against Ukraine and its OSCE commitments that we have witnessed so far in 2024...

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to IAEA Extraordinary Board, December 2024

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to IAEA Extraordinary Board, December 2024

Thursday, 12 December 2024

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

International Human Rights Day: joint statement to the OSCE

International Human Rights Day: joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 December 2024

UK joins statement at the OSCE which says Russian measures are tools of authoritarianism and control – creating a climate of fear, impacting the human...

Security and trade top agenda on Foreign Secretary's visit to the Caribbean

Security and trade top agenda on Foreign Secretary's visit to the Caribbean

Thursday, 12 December 2024

David Lammy begins his first visit to the Caribbean as Foreign Secretary, where he will launch new partnerships to strengthen national security....

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UK officials travel to Sudan, 12 December 2024

UK officials travel to Sudan, 12 December 2024

Thursday, 12 December 2024

The UK Special Representative to Sudan held meetings in Port Sudan this week....

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Human Rights Day 2024: Lord Collins' speech

Human Rights Day 2024: Lord Collins' speech

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

FCDO's Minister for Human Rights, Lord Collins of Highbury, gave a speech at a stakeholder event to mark International Human Rights Day. ...

Russia must end its war and stop trying to undermine dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must end its war and stop trying to undermine dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Denmark for their professional and principled chairing of the Forum for Security Cooperation, despite Russia’s repeated...

David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

David Smith MP announced as UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

David Smith MP is today announced as the UK's Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) and will champion FoRB for all around the world....

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We intend to vote in favour of these resolutions backing UNRWA and a ceasefire in Gaza: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

We intend to vote in favour of these resolutions backing UNRWA and a ceasefire in Gaza: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

UK statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, in the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Gaz...

UK Foreign Secretary backs human rights defenders on Human Rights Day

UK Foreign Secretary backs human rights defenders on Human Rights Day

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Notable human rights defenders have been sent letters from the UK Foreign Secretary on Human Rights Day (Tuesday 10 December)....

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We call for the immediate release of UN aid workers in Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call for the immediate release of UN aid workers in Yemen: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

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

UK expertise to help reinvigorate global efforts to end malaria

UK expertise to help reinvigorate global efforts to end malaria

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

New UK programme with the RBM Partnership to End Malaria will boost global efforts to end malaria epidemic, stimulate growth and protect women and gir...

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The UK remains a steadfast supporter of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals’ work: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains a steadfast supporter of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals’ work: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals....

Iran's further escalation of its nuclear programme: joint statement by France, Germany and the UK

Iran's further escalation of its nuclear programme: joint statement by France, Germany and the UK

Monday, 09 December 2024

Joint statement by the spokespeople for the foreign ministries of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Iranian nuclear programme....

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We must focus our diplomatic efforts on resolving crises and protecting the most vulnerable: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

We must focus our diplomatic efforts on resolving crises and protecting the most vulnerable: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Monday, 09 December 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the strengthening of the co...

Foreign Secretary Statement: Situation in Georgia

Foreign Secretary Statement: Situation in Georgia

Monday, 09 December 2024

UK Foreign Secretary has announced the UK will reduce its support and engagement with the Georgian Government....

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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: London Plenary

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: London Plenary

Monday, 09 December 2024

The UK hosted a successful plenary meeting of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance on 2 - 5 December 2024, the second plenary held during ...

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