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We urge Israel not to endanger UNRWA's ability to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge Israel not to endanger UNRWA's ability to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 20 January 2025

Statement by Rt Hon Hamish Falconer MP, Minister for the Middle East, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East. ...

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Italy

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Italy

Monday, 20 January 2025

Statement at Italy's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. ...

Gaza ceasefire

Gaza ceasefire "moment of hope", UK Minister to tell UN

Monday, 20 January 2025

Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer will today (Monday 20 January) visit the UN to call for last week’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to be im...

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UK and Indonesia build on solid foundations with new infrastructure initiative

UK and Indonesia build on solid foundations with new infrastructure initiative

Monday, 20 January 2025

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West visits Indonesia with a focus on green growth, later traveling on to Timor-Leste. ...

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Foreign Secretary statement on release of 3 hostages in Gaza

Foreign Secretary statement on release of 3 hostages in Gaza

Sunday, 19 January 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement welcoming the release of 3 hostages in Gaza, including British national Emily Damari. ...

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The UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to support UNIFIL’s essential role in maintaining calm along the Blue Line: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 17 January 2025

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

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement on Russian Influence Campaign

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement on Russian Influence Campaign

Friday, 17 January 2025

A statement from the UK alongside other G7 RRM member states (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States) as well as G7 RRM Observer sta...

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Children’s care reform an international priority on Foreign Secretary and Barry Keoghan visit to Bulgaria

Children’s care reform an international priority on Foreign Secretary and Barry Keoghan visit to Bulgaria

Friday, 17 January 2025

Alongside ambassador Barry Keoghan, the Foreign Secretary will lead a campaign to advocate for family-based care for all children across the globe. ...

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Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships

Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships

Friday, 17 January 2025

Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) from the UK, US, Germany, Italy, France, Canada and the European Commission....

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Foreign Secretary launches UK Soft Power Council 

Foreign Secretary launches UK Soft Power Council 

Friday, 17 January 2025

The Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport have launched the UK Soft Power Council to drive UK growth and security....

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We must not let Ukraine’s courage and bravery be in vain: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must not let Ukraine’s courage and bravery be in vain: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 16 January 2025

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

Today’s resolution ensures the UN sanctions regime on Libya remains fit for purpose: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Today’s resolution ensures the UN sanctions regime on Libya remains fit for purpose: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 16 January 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution on...

UK government advances growth mission overseas by strengthening links with leading European businesses

UK government advances growth mission overseas by strengthening links with leading European businesses

Thursday, 16 January 2025

Minister Stephen Doughty will travel to Madrid and Lisbon to meet with counterparts and senior representatives from top European businesses....

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2025 should be a year of progress and reform, in the service of the rule of law, cooperation and peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

2025 should be a year of progress and reform, in the service of the rule of law, cooperation and peace: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly briefing by the UN Secretary-General on hi...

Yemen will only prosper when all Yemenis can play their role in building a better future for their country: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Yemen will only prosper when all Yemenis can play their role in building a better future for their country: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

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

Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, WTO, and other International Organisations in Geneva

Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, WTO, and other International Organisations in Geneva

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Mr Kumar Iyer CMG has been appointed the UK's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, WTO and other International Organisations based in Ge...

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Foreign Secretary statement on Israel Hamas ceasefire

Foreign Secretary statement on Israel Hamas ceasefire

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas on 15 January....

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Change of Governor of Montserrat: Harriet Cross

Change of Governor of Montserrat: Harriet Cross

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Ms Harriet Cross has been appointed Governor of Montserrat ...

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Uganda climate projects pitch to City of London investors

Uganda climate projects pitch to City of London investors

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

The businesses are graduates of the UK-funded Climate Finance Accelerator Uganda selected for their potential to match the requirements of UK financi...

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UK Latin America Minister visits Chile as 2 countries commit to strengthening trade ties

UK Latin America Minister visits Chile as 2 countries commit to strengthening trade ties

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Baroness Chapman visits Santiago and Punta Arenas for the first time since the July election, to meet with Chilean leaders and strengthen bilateral an...

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Russia has a responsibility to treat prisoners of war and civilian detainees humanely: UK statement at the UN

Russia has a responsibility to treat prisoners of war and civilian detainees humanely: UK statement at the UN

Monday, 13 January 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UK-hosted UN Arria meeting on violations of international huma...

UK Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 13 January 2025

UK Mauritius joint statement on the Chagos Archipelago, 13 January 2025

Monday, 13 January 2025

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 Luxembourg: Joanne Olivier

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Luxembourg: Joanne Olivier

Monday, 13 January 2025

Ms Joanne Olivier has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in succession to Ms Fleur Thomas....

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UK joins key meetings in Saudi Arabia to help build a stable Syrian future

UK joins key meetings in Saudi Arabia to help build a stable Syrian future

Sunday, 12 January 2025

The Foreign Secretary is in Saudi Arabia to meet Arab and international partners to drive forward international coordination on Syria.  ...

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Statement Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in South Sudan

Statement Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in South Sudan

Friday, 10 January 2025

Joint statement from the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States on a peace agreement in So...

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G7 denounces the lack of democratic legitimacy of today’s presidential inauguration in Venezuela

G7 denounces the lack of democratic legitimacy of today’s presidential inauguration in Venezuela

Friday, 10 January 2025

Foreign ministers of G7 countries and the EU gave a joint statement on the legitimacy of the presidential inauguration in Venezuela....

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Support for Ukraine is unwavering as UK announces new sanctions on Russian oil giants

Support for Ukraine is unwavering as UK announces new sanctions on Russian oil giants

Friday, 10 January 2025

The UK strikes a fresh blow against Putin's ability to finance the war in Ukraine by sanctioning 2 major Russian oil companies....

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UK announces new sanctions targeting Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela

UK announces new sanctions targeting Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela

Friday, 10 January 2025

The UK has sanctioned 15 new individuals associated with Nicolás Maduro’s contested regime today, while calling out his illegitimate claim to the pres...

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The Locarno Speech by the Foreign Secretary: January 2025

The Locarno Speech by the Foreign Secretary: January 2025

Thursday, 09 January 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on the future of the UK's foreign policy. ...

Any nation’s refusal to condemn North Korea’s actions represents direct complicity in furthering its illegal weapons programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Any nation’s refusal to condemn North Korea’s actions represents direct complicity in furthering its illegal weapons programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

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

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