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Russia's deliberate attacks against Ukraine's energy infrastructure seek to punish Ukrainian civilians: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's deliberate attacks against Ukraine's energy infrastructure seek to punish Ukrainian civilians: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 07 November 2024

The UK condemns Russia's deliberate targeting of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which seeks to maximise civilian hardship as winter approaches....

OSCE report on combating trafficking in human beings: UK response, November 2024

OSCE report on combating trafficking in human beings: UK response, November 2024

Thursday, 07 November 2024

The UK praises OSCE monitoring of trafficking risks of Russia's war and work to strengthen protection measures....

UK strikes at heart of Putin's war machine

UK strikes at heart of Putin's war machine

Thursday, 07 November 2024

The UK has today announced a wave of new sanctions against Russia’s military industrial complex and Russian-backed mercenary groups....

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Universal Periodic Review 47: UK Statement on the Côte d'Ivoire

Universal Periodic Review 47: UK Statement on the Côte d'Ivoire

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at Côte d'Ivoire's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Counc...

Disinformation is being weaponised against all of us: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee

Disinformation is being weaponised against all of us: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

Statement by UK Spokesperson to the UN Hannah Zainuddin at the UN Fourth Committee on information integrity....

Russia turns to Pyongyang to bolster its combat capabilities: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia turns to Pyongyang to bolster its combat capabilities: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

At Forum for Security Co-operation/Permanent Council meeting, Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russia’s use of DPRK troops into Ukraine and implicatio...

We reject attempts to undermine or degrade UNRWA: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

We reject attempts to undermine or degrade UNRWA: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on UNRWA....

Climate investment: Minister for Development's statement at Royal Society roundtable

Climate investment: Minister for Development's statement at Royal Society roundtable

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds gave a statement after chairing a roundtable discussion with leading experts at the Royal Society....

FCDO statement on North Korea missile launches: 5 November

FCDO statement on North Korea missile launches: 5 November

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

The FCDO has released a statement following North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 5 November....

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South Sudan and Sudan must work together to resolve Abyei’s political status: UK statement at the UN Security Council

South Sudan and Sudan must work together to resolve Abyei’s political status: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

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

ILO Governing Body 352: UK Statement on Bangladesh

ILO Governing Body 352: UK Statement on Bangladesh

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

INS 14 - Report by the government of Bangladesh on progress in the implementation of the road map. Delivered at 352nd International Labour Organizatio...

Universal Periodic Review 47: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Universal Periodic Review 47: UK Statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at DRC's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Gene...

Report by the Project Co ordinator in Uzbekistan: UK response, October 2024

Report by the Project Co ordinator in Uzbekistan: UK response, October 2024

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Deputy Ambassador Brown responds to OSCE Ambassador Karttunen's report to the Permanent Council and welcomes ODIHR's findings following the 2024 Uzbek...

Universal Periodic Review 47: UK Statement on Albania

Universal Periodic Review 47: UK Statement on Albania

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

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

British Virgin Islands to update UK on governance and financial transparency reforms as Minister for UK Overseas Territories visits

British Virgin Islands to update UK on governance and financial transparency reforms as Minister for UK Overseas Territories visits

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Minister Doughty will hold meetings with government officials and stakeholders on the progress of governance reforms, financial transparency and share...

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North Korea’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch is yet another egregious violation of UN Security Council resolutions: UK statement at the UN Security Council

North Korea’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch is yet another egregious violation of UN Security Council resolutions: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 04 November 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation/Democratic Peo...

The devastating consequences of a nuclear war are already clear: UK explanation of vote at the UN First Committee

The devastating consequences of a nuclear war are already clear: UK explanation of vote at the UN First Committee

Monday, 04 November 2024

Explanation of vote by David Riley OBE, UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, at the UN First Committee....

ILO Governing Body 352: UK Statement on development cooperation in Palestine

ILO Governing Body 352: UK Statement on development cooperation in Palestine

Monday, 04 November 2024

POL/3 - Enhanced programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories. Delivered at 352nd International Labour Organization Governin...

G7 Foreign Ministers Statement: 4 November 2024

G7 Foreign Ministers Statement: 4 November 2024

Monday, 04 November 2024

A Statement by the G7 Foreign Ministers on the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by the DPRK...

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G7 and Partners Foreign Ministers Statement: 5 November 2024

G7 and Partners Foreign Ministers Statement: 5 November 2024

Monday, 04 November 2024

A statement by the Foreign Ministers of the G7 and Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, on the deployment of DPRK troops to Russia...

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UK increases support for Anguilla’s health, security and infrastructure as Minister for Overseas Territories visits islands

UK increases support for Anguilla’s health, security and infrastructure as Minister for Overseas Territories visits islands

Sunday, 03 November 2024

UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty will announce new support for Anguilla’s health and security infrastructure this week....

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Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa

Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa

Sunday, 03 November 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Nigeria and South Africa....

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The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 01 November 2024

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

Georgia parliamentary elections: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2024

Georgia parliamentary elections: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2024

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown notes the results of parliamentary elections in Georgia, and calls on the Georgian authorities to investigate reported...

Putin’s illegal war on Ukraine is reckless and self harming: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Putin’s illegal war on Ukraine is reckless and self harming: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 31 October 2024

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

FCDO Indo Pacific Minister statement on North Korea ICBM launch

FCDO Indo Pacific Minister statement on North Korea ICBM launch

Thursday, 31 October 2024

The UK has condemned the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea on 30 October. ...

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Report by the Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, October 2024

Report by the Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, October 2024

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Ambassador Holland says the OSCE is uniquely placed to view the climate crisis though a security lens. ...

Witnesses testify to the abuse Ukrainian civilians suffer in Russian detention: UK statement to the OSCE

Witnesses testify to the abuse Ukrainian civilians suffer in Russian detention: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Ambassador Holland shares harrowing details from witness testimony event in London and urges Russia to release all Ukrainian citizens it has arbitrari...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic: Carol van der Walt

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic: Carol van der Walt

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Dr Carol van der Walt has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic in succession to Mr Mockbul Ali OBE. ...

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Russia should end the war now instead of sending other countries’ sons to die: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia should end the war now instead of sending other countries’ sons to die: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

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

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