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China military exercises, 14 October: FCDO statement

China military exercises, 14 October: FCDO statement

Monday, 14 October 2024

FCDO statement in response to Chinese military exercises around Taiwan....

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Israel Defence Forces' attacks on UNIFIL bases: statement by foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK

Israel Defence Forces' attacks on UNIFIL bases: statement by foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK

Sunday, 13 October 2024

Foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the UK gave a joint statement on attacks by the Israel Defence Forces against UNIFIL bases....

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UK announces sanctions against Iranian military figures and organisations following attack on Israel

UK announces sanctions against Iranian military figures and organisations following attack on Israel

Sunday, 13 October 2024

The UK announces sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations following Iran’s continued dangerous and destabilising activity across the Mi...

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Meeting between EU High Representative and Vice President and Foreign Secretary: joint press release, 14 October 2024

Meeting between EU High Representative and Vice President and Foreign Secretary: joint press release, 14 October 2024

Sunday, 13 October 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy and EU High Representative Josep Borrell reaffirmed the importance of the relationship between the EU and the UK for Eur...

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Berlin Process Summit 2024: Minister Doughty intervention

Berlin Process Summit 2024: Minister Doughty intervention

Sunday, 13 October 2024

UK Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories outlines UK support for the Western Balkans and calls for a strong and connect...

UK Foreign Secretary takes seat at table with European Union on Middle East crisis and war in Ukraine

UK Foreign Secretary takes seat at table with European Union on Middle East crisis and war in Ukraine

Saturday, 12 October 2024

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy attends Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Joëlle Jenny

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Joëlle Jenny

Friday, 11 October 2024

Ms Joëlle Jenny has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark in succession to Ms Emma Hopkins OBE...

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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2024: UK closing statement

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2024: UK closing statement

Friday, 11 October 2024

Deputy Ambassador Brown says that progress on democracy and fundamental freedoms cannot be taken for granted at this time of shrinking civil space and...

Diplomacy is the way to achieve peace and security for Lebanon and Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Diplomacy is the way to achieve peace and security for Lebanon and Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 10 October 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 57: Introduction of Assistance to Somalia

UN Human Rights Council 57: Introduction of Assistance to Somalia

Thursday, 10 October 2024

Introduction of Assistance to Somalia in the field of human rights. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

UN Human Rights Council 57: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Haiti

UN Human Rights Council 57: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Haiti

Thursday, 10 October 2024

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Interim Report on Haiti. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, S...

UK announces support to drive stability and growth in Ethiopia

UK announces support to drive stability and growth in Ethiopia

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

The UK Minister for Africa has announced a package of support for Ethiopia. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 57: Introductory Statement on Syria

UN Human Rights Council 57: Introductory Statement on Syria

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Introductory Statement on Syria. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

UK climate finance helps reduce more than 105 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally

UK climate finance helps reduce more than 105 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

The UK’s International Climate Finance (ICF) results published today outline how it has helped 110 million people adapt to the effects of climate chan...

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Israel must ensure that humanitarian workers can operate safely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel must ensure that humanitarian workers can operate safely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle Eas...

Libya’s leaders must work together for a long term political solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Libya’s leaders must work together for a long term political solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 57: Resolution on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 57: Resolution on Sudan

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

L22 Resolution on Sudan. Statement delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley. ...

Russia’s has violated the OSCE’s core principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s has violated the OSCE’s core principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has violated core principles contained in the Helsinki Final Act and t...

Irrefutable, independent evidence of Russia violating international law is a concern for us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Irrefutable, independent evidence of Russia violating international law is a concern for us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that the OSCE’s Code of Conduct, which turns 30 this year, commits all States to act if OSCE norms and commitments ...

UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement for Item 10 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement for Item 10 General Debate

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

UK Statement for Item 10 General Debate: Technical assistance and capacity-building. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. ...

UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on DRC

UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on DRC

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders...

The advancement of women relies on all of us: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

The advancement of women relies on all of us: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

Statement by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly at the General Debate of the UN Third Committee....

UK push for de escalation and stability during Middle East visit

UK push for de escalation and stability during Middle East visit

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is visiting Bahrain and Jordan to strengthen de-escalation efforts in the Middle East....

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Securing Cyberspace: Minister Doughty speech

Securing Cyberspace: Minister Doughty speech

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

Minister Doughty outlined the UK’s commitment to responsible behaviour in cyberspace in a keynote speech at RUSI’s Securing Cyberspace Conference....

New UK money to combat human trafficking

New UK money to combat human trafficking

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

UK announces £4 million to address irregular migration at source and support vulnerable communities....

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All parties must respect the ceasefire and commit to de escalation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

All parties must respect the ceasefire and commit to de escalation: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement for Oral Update on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement for Oral Update on Ukraine

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

UK statement for Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the ...

Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK Statement to the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2024

Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK Statement to the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 2024

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

The UK calls on OSCE participating States to build mutual understanding and combat intolerance based on religion or belief. ...

UK sanctions Russian troops deploying chemical weapons on the battlefield

UK sanctions Russian troops deploying chemical weapons on the battlefield

Monday, 07 October 2024

Russian troops involved in the abhorrent use of inhumane chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine have been targeted by new UK sanctions....

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OPCW 107th Executive Council: UK national statement

OPCW 107th Executive Council: UK national statement

Monday, 07 October 2024

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Joanna Roper, at the 107th Executive Counc...

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