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Presentation by Chairs of the Three OSCE Committees: UK response, November 2024

Presentation by Chairs of the Three OSCE Committees: UK response, November 2024

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the three OSCE Committee chairs for their work to uphold OSCE principles and commitments....

Royal Navy and Global Fishing Watch partner to tackle global illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, including in the Indo Pacific

Royal Navy and Global Fishing Watch partner to tackle global illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, including in the Indo Pacific

Thursday, 28 November 2024

A new agreement will see information, data and technical advice on maritime activity shared, to raise awareness of and prevent illegal acts....

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Russia has created a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia has created a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and calls on Russia to end its illegal war and comply with international law....

Israeli Palestinian correspondent banking services: E3 foreign ministers’ joint statement

Israeli Palestinian correspondent banking services: E3 foreign ministers’ joint statement

Thursday, 28 November 2024

E3 foreign ministers renew calls for the urgent extension of reciprocal banking arrangements by at least 12 months to prevent economic collapse in the...

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New UK investment to unlock billions to tackle root causes of irregular migration, climate change and growth crises.

New UK investment to unlock billions to tackle root causes of irregular migration, climate change and growth crises.

Thursday, 28 November 2024

UK announces contribution to International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the world’s lowest income countries...

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Russia has intensified its deliberate targeting of civilian energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council 

Russia has intensified its deliberate targeting of civilian energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council 

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

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

The Helsinki Decalogue remains valid, important and relevant today: UK statement to the OSCE

The Helsinki Decalogue remains valid, important and relevant today: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Ambassador Holland underlines ongoing relevance of Helsinki Decalogue and calls on Russia to return to full compliance with its OSCE commitments....

UK is developing Solar Energy and Wind Farms in the Philippines

UK is developing Solar Energy and Wind Farms in the Philippines

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

The UK is investing in the largest solar energy project in the Philippines and is developing four new wind farms across the country. ...

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This resolution did not provide sufficient reassurance for our concerns: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Second Committee

This resolution did not provide sufficient reassurance for our concerns: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Second Committee

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Explanation of vote by Tara Soomro, Ambassador to ECOSOC, at the UN Second Committee on the International Tax Cooperation....

Joint statement on G7 diamond sanctions

Joint statement on G7 diamond sanctions

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Botswana and the G7 announce plans to improve transparency in the diamond trade. A new certification node will help stop Russian origin diamonds enter...

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The UK’s commitment to the UN Development System remains unquestionable: UK Statement at the UN Second Committee

The UK’s commitment to the UN Development System remains unquestionable: UK Statement at the UN Second Committee

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

Statement by Shadi Fathizadeh, Head of Humanitarian, Peacebuilding and UN Funds and Programmes at the UN Second Committee on the Quadrennial Comprehen...

Russia’s veto prevented necessary Council action on the basic right of African civilians to be protected: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Russia’s veto prevented necessary Council action on the basic right of African civilians to be protected: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

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

Humanitarian workers should never be targeted for their work: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Humanitarian workers should never be targeted for their work: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

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

Statement to the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW

Statement to the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Statement by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland....

The Foreign Secretary's statement on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah

The Foreign Secretary's statement on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah

Tuesday, 26 November 2024

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah offers hope, says the Foreign Secretary. ...

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An immediate ceasefire and the immediate release of hostages is the best way to achieve peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

An immediate ceasefire and the immediate release of hostages is the best way to achieve peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 25 November 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East Peace Process....

The UK's Indo Pacific policy: FCDO Minister's speech to the IISS

The UK's Indo Pacific policy: FCDO Minister's speech to the IISS

Monday, 25 November 2024

FCDO Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West gave a keynote speech to the International Institute for Strategic Studies today, on the UK's Indo-Pacific p...

UK imposes new wave of sanctions to choke Russian oil revenues as Foreign Secretary arrives in Italy for G7

UK imposes new wave of sanctions to choke Russian oil revenues as Foreign Secretary arrives in Italy for G7

Monday, 25 November 2024

30 ships in Russia’s shadow fleet have today been sanctioned by the UK...

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Tough new action to tackle violence against women and girls as government marks 16 Days of Activism

Tough new action to tackle violence against women and girls as government marks 16 Days of Activism

Monday, 25 November 2024

New UK action announced to tackle online violence and abuse against women and girls. ...

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Quad joint statement on IAEA Board of Governors adoption of resolution on Iran

Quad joint statement on IAEA Board of Governors adoption of resolution on Iran

Saturday, 23 November 2024

The UK, France, Germany and the United States have issued a joint statement welcoming the adoption of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Boa...

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Expansion of settlements undermines peace and must cease immediately: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Fourth Committee

Expansion of settlements undermines peace and must cease immediately: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Fourth Committee

Friday, 22 November 2024

Explanation of Vote by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN Fourth Committee on Palestine....

After 1000 days, Ukraine retains strong support at the Permanent Council: UK statement to the OSCE

After 1000 days, Ukraine retains strong support at the Permanent Council: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 22 November 2024

Ambassador Holland estimates that the Council will have heard at least 1000 statements in support of Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began, whil...

UK Statement at WTO AI Conference

UK Statement at WTO AI Conference

Friday, 22 November 2024

The UK's Minister for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety, Baroness Jones, delivered the keynote speech at the WTO's AI Conference in Geneva....

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board, November 2024

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA Board, November 2024

Thursday, 21 November 2024

France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board meeting about Iran'...

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2024

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2024

Thursday, 21 November 2024

On behalf of France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad), Amb. Corinne Kitsell delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy...

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

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

Thursday, 21 November 2024

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

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, November 2024

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, November 2024

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Ambassador Holland thanks Head of Mission Keiderling for the update on Mission activities over the last six months, and underlines the UK's enduring c...

World leading climate initiatives to be developed through UK programme in Pakistan

World leading climate initiatives to be developed through UK programme in Pakistan

Thursday, 21 November 2024

The Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, has announced new funding to help Pakistani businesses adapt to the threat of Climate Change, durin...

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On the 91st anniversary of the Holodomor: UK statement to the OSCE

On the 91st anniversary of the Holodomor: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Ambassador Holland remembers those who lost their lives and condemns Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine....

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, November 2024: E3 statement

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, November 2024: E3 statement

Thursday, 21 November 2024

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of...

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