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A political solution is urgently needed to bring stability to Syria and to the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

A political solution is urgently needed to bring stability to Syria and to the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 20 September 2024

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Syria....

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA General Conference, September 2024

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA General Conference, September 2024

Friday, 20 September 2024

Statement by Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference on IAEA safeguards and AUKUS...

UK working to de escalate and end cycle of violence in Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK working to de escalate and end cycle of violence in Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 September 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela

UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon M...

The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank is wholly unacceptable and illegal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank is wholly unacceptable and illegal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 September 2024

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

Incoming OSCE Chair in Office presents priorities for 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Incoming OSCE Chair in Office presents priorities for 2025: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Ambassador Holland thanks Minister Valtonen from Finland for presenting priorities as incoming 2025 OSCE Chair-in-Office, and gives full UK support....

Report by the Head of OSCE Presence in Albania: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2024

Report by the Head of OSCE Presence in Albania: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2024

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Ambassador Holland thanks the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania for the work of the Presence over the last year in support of the Government of Alb...

Progress of UK EU agreement in respect of Gibraltar: joint statement, 19 September 2024

Progress of UK EU agreement in respect of Gibraltar: joint statement, 19 September 2024

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

A joint statement from the UK, European Commission, Spain and Gibraltar following talks in Brussels....

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Transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia: UK statement to the OSCE

Transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns the transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia, which will be used to wreak further misery on Ukrainian civilians as...

The RSF must halt its siege of El Fasher: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The RSF must halt its siege of El Fasher: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

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

The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory...

The Taliban must reverse its abhorrent policies against Afghan women and girls: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Taliban must reverse its abhorrent policies against Afghan women and girls: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan....

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 September 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 September 2024: FCDO statement

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Following North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 18 September, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement....

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UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russia's public campaign of aggression against the UK

UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russia's public campaign of aggression against the UK

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador today following Russia’s malicious and deliberate public campaign...

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Russia’s illegal war continues to be a military disaster: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s illegal war continues to be a military disaster: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s illegal war suffers further setbacks as casualties mount, and it loses its first submarine in comb...

Change of Governor of Bermuda: Andrew Murdoch

Change of Governor of Bermuda: Andrew Murdoch

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Mr Andrew Murdoch has been appointed Governor of Bermuda. ...

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UK commits to bolstering European security as Foreign Secretary visits Norwegian military command

UK commits to bolstering European security as Foreign Secretary visits Norwegian military command

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Foreign Secretary travels to Norway to strengthen defence and security cooperation. ...

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Growth, security and climate on the agenda as Minister visits Singapore

Growth, security and climate on the agenda as Minister visits Singapore

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, begins her first visit to southeast Asia in Singapore....

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£1.9 Million Announced for Science, Technology and Innovation in West Africa

£1.9 Million Announced for Science, Technology and Innovation in West Africa

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

UK Government Invests Up To £1.9 Million To Strengthen Economic Growth Through Science, Technology and Innovation in Ghana and Nigeria....

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The Kew Lecture: Foreign Secretary's speech on the climate crisis

The Kew Lecture: Foreign Secretary's speech on the climate crisis

Monday, 16 September 2024

In his first major foreign policy speech, David Lammy has made clear that action on climate is action on our security, our prosperity and our future....

UK and Indonesia strengthen partnerships on growth and climate

UK and Indonesia strengthen partnerships on growth and climate

Monday, 16 September 2024

UK and Indonesia to sign agreements on development and critical minerals, as Development Minister visits region for first time....

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Humanitarian workers in Gaza must be allowed to carry out their work safely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Humanitarian workers in Gaza must be allowed to carry out their work safely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 September 2024

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

Joint Statement two years after Mahsa Zhina Amini’s death

Joint Statement two years after Mahsa Zhina Amini’s death

Monday, 16 September 2024

The UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand have issued a joint statement to mark the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Zhina Amini....

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Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK Ghana Partnership

Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK Ghana Partnership

Monday, 16 September 2024

Lord Collins visits Ghana to drive mutual growth and prosperity....

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Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growth

Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growth

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Minister for Africa Lord Collins of Highbury embarks on a week-long visit to Ghana and Senegal to bolster partnerships for growth....

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UK funding for those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam

UK funding for those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam

Friday, 13 September 2024

The UK government has announced £1 million of humanitarian assistance to Vietnam to support the initial phase of the response to the impact of Typhoon...

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Russia's procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles: G7 foreign ministers' statement, 14 September 2024

Russia's procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles: G7 foreign ministers' statement, 14 September 2024

Friday, 13 September 2024

Statement by the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Represen...

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UK US Strategic Dialogue, September 2024: joint statement

UK US Strategic Dialogue, September 2024: joint statement

Friday, 13 September 2024

Joint statement by the governments of the United Kingdom and United States on the occasion of the UK-US Strategic Dialogue in London....

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Statement on RT

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Statement on RT

Friday, 13 September 2024

FCDO statement following US attribution of RT to Russian state...

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8th UK Japan Cyber Dialogue

8th UK Japan Cyber Dialogue

Friday, 13 September 2024

The eighth UK-Japan Cyber Dialogue took place on 12 to 13 September 2024 in London. ...

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