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New ICAI Chief Commissioner appointed

New ICAI Chief Commissioner appointed

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Jillian Popkins will lead the Independent Commission for Aid Impact. ...

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There is no justification for Iran’s stockpiling of high enriched uranium: UK statement at the UN Security Council

There is no justification for Iran’s stockpiling of high enriched uranium: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

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

The Syrian people have our full support as they build a new future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Syrian people have our full support as they build a new future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

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

Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 December 2024

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

The UK welcomes the new, inclusive, Libyan led plan for a sustainable and prosperous future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the new, inclusive, Libyan led plan for a sustainable and prosperous future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 December 2024

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

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance London Plenary: speech by Faith Minister Lord Khan

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance London Plenary: speech by Faith Minister Lord Khan

Monday, 16 December 2024

Faith Minister Lord Khan welcomed International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance delegates to London for the second plenary meeting of the UK’s presiden...

Third international IHRA conference on the persecution and genocide of Roma during the Nazi era: Lord Pickles’ speech

Third international IHRA conference on the persecution and genocide of Roma during the Nazi era: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about raising awareness and understanding of Roma agency and action during the ...

Launch of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance recommendations for teaching and learning about the Roma: Lord Pickles’ speech

Launch of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance recommendations for teaching and learning about the Roma: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the launch of new teaching recommendations on the Roma....

Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Holocaust education, research and remembrance sector: Lord Pickles’ speech

Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Holocaust education, research and remembrance sector: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence on Holocaust education and remembran...

Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia: Rebecca Terzeon

Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia: Rebecca Terzeon

Monday, 16 December 2024

Ms Rebecca Terzeon has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr Nicholas Woolley. Ms Terzeon will take ...

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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...

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