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UK Development Minister focuses on "Driving Growth" in trip to Malawi and Zambia

Monday, 09 December 2024

The Minister of State for Development Anneliese Dodds will announce measures to drive growth in Africa, including educational support in Malawi and gr...

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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, London Plenary 2024: Foreign Secretary's message

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, London Plenary 2024: Foreign Secretary's message

Monday, 09 December 2024

On 5 December, the Foreign Secretary sent a video message to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance London plenary....

New Anti Corruption Champion and NCA funding as campaign against corruption steps up

New Anti Corruption Champion and NCA funding as campaign against corruption steps up

Monday, 09 December 2024

Baroness Margaret Hodge announced as UK's new Anti-Corruption Champion as National Crime Agency receives new funding and sanctions imposed on illicit ...

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The second UK EU Cyber Dialogue takes place in London

The second UK EU Cyber Dialogue takes place in London

Friday, 06 December 2024

The second UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place this week. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in Brussels in 2025....

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Repression in Belarus: Joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Repression in Belarus: Joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Friday, 06 December 2024

The UK joins other OSCE participating States to call for an end to human rights violations and for Belarus to allow free and fair elections....

NATO Allies: Joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

NATO Allies: Joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Friday, 06 December 2024

NATO Allies condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and destructive behaviour in the OSCE. Allies continue to support Ukraine on its irreversible...

Human rights and fundamental freedoms: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Human rights and fundamental freedoms: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Friday, 06 December 2024

UK and others recall that ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a prerequisite for lasting security and peace among and withi...

Safety of Journalists:  joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Safety of Journalists: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Friday, 06 December 2024

UK and others call for action to uphold safety of journalists and media freedom against a deteriorating background within some OSCE countries...

Russia’s malign activities in the the OSCE area: Joint statement to OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Russia’s malign activities in the the OSCE area: Joint statement to OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Friday, 06 December 2024

UK and others underline that Russia’s malicious activities in the OSCE region, which aim to undermine support for Ukraine, will not work....

UK joins US Bahrain agreement to build security across the Middle East

UK joins US Bahrain agreement to build security across the Middle East

Friday, 06 December 2024

The UK will join the US-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement as it works with partners to build long-term security and ...

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UK closing statement: OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

UK closing statement: OSCE Ministerial Council 2024

Friday, 06 December 2024

Ambassador Holland welcomes the agreement to the appointment of the OSCE Secretary General and heads of the autonomous institutions, and calls for agr...

New funding for White Helmets in Syria in response to escalation

New funding for White Helmets in Syria in response to escalation

Friday, 06 December 2024

UK announces new funding to support White Helmets' response to the current escalations in Syria...

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Survivors and victims of Daesh crimes deserve justice: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Survivors and victims of Daesh crimes deserve justice: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 06 December 2024

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

OSCE Ministerial Council Plenary 2024: UK statement

OSCE Ministerial Council Plenary 2024: UK statement

Thursday, 05 December 2024

Speaking at the OSCE Ministerial Council, Director Stephen Lillie outlines the threat Russia’s war poses to the OSCE’s founding principles. ...

No matter how long it takes, the perpetrators must be held to account for the use of chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

No matter how long it takes, the perpetrators must be held to account for the use of chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 05 December 2024

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on chemical weapons in Syria....

UK and Qatar launch project to boost artificial intelligence collaboration

UK and Qatar launch project to boost artificial intelligence collaboration

Thursday, 05 December 2024

The UK and Qatar launch joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) research commission. ...

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Russia’s systematic attempts to erase Ukraine’s future must end: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s systematic attempts to erase Ukraine’s future must end: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the maintenance of peace and se...

UK to push Allies to increase support for Ukraine and defence spending at NATO

UK to push Allies to increase support for Ukraine and defence spending at NATO

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Brussels....

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UK commits support to Ukraine at OSCE foreign ministers' meeting

UK commits support to Ukraine at OSCE foreign ministers' meeting

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells foreign ministers, in Malta before the OSCE Ministerial Council, that the UK will support Ukraine for as long a...

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We must all do more to tackle conflict related sexual violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must all do more to tackle conflict related sexual violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

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

International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties 2024: FCDO Director General Legal’s statement

International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties 2024: FCDO Director General Legal’s statement

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

FCDO Director General Legal Sally Langrish gave a statement on behalf of the UK at the session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute o...

UK Statement at the UNHCR Pledging Conference 2024

UK Statement at the UNHCR Pledging Conference 2024

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

Statement delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at the UN Refugee Agency's Pledging Conference. ...

UK and Qatar double joint humanitarian funding to £79.4 million to tackle crises around the world

UK and Qatar double joint humanitarian funding to £79.4 million to tackle crises around the world

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

The UK and Qatar have committed to double their joint funding of projects to tackle humanitarian and development crises around the world. ...

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Latin America in 2025: FCDO Minister's speech at Canning House

Latin America in 2025: FCDO Minister's speech at Canning House

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

Baroness Chapman delivers keynote speech at annual forward look report launch event....

We must foster a bigger, better and fairer financial system: UK statement at the FfD4 Second Preparatory Committee

We must foster a bigger, better and fairer financial system: UK statement at the FfD4 Second Preparatory Committee

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the FfD4 Second Preparatory Committee or the Fourth International Co...

Only a Syrian led political solution will resolve this conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Only a Syrian led political solution will resolve this conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 03 December 2024

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

UK bolsters humanitarian funding for Gaza on minister’s visit to the region

UK bolsters humanitarian funding for Gaza on minister’s visit to the region

Monday, 02 December 2024

The international community will convene at a humanitarian conference in Egypt to collaborate on boosting aid in Gaza. ...

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Joint statement on the developments in Syria

Joint statement on the developments in Syria

Monday, 02 December 2024

Joint statement from the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on the current situation in Syria....

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UK statement on developments in Syria

UK statement on developments in Syria

Sunday, 01 December 2024

The UK has released a statement following developments in Syria ...

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UK secures another signatory for its ‘Shadow Fleet’ call to action as New Zealand and UK Foreign Secretaries pledge closer cooperation

UK secures another signatory for its ‘Shadow Fleet’ call to action as New Zealand and UK Foreign Secretaries pledge closer cooperation

Friday, 29 November 2024

New Zealand will sign up to the UK’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ initiative, as part of the first annual UK-NZ Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in London. ...

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