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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine

Thursday, 26 March 2026

UK Statement for the Item 10 Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, El...

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Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK statement, March 2026

Thursday, 26 March 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, welcomes the OSCE Mission’s continued public advocacy and work on election integrity, reconciliati...

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Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea and continued aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 March 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, condemns Russia’s attempts to justify its illegal occupation of Crimea. He reaffirms that Crimea i...

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UK Explanation of Vote on the Declaration of the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest Crime Against Humanity

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, on the UN General Assembly resolution on the Declaration of the traff...

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate on Iran

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait,...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Guyana: Joseph Fisher MBE

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Mr Joseph Fisher MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Guyana....

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate on Iran

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arab...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Tonga: Keith McMahon

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Mr Keith McMahon MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga in succession to Mr Philip Malone LVO, who will be transferr...

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We must preserve the land and the people of Palestine so that a two state solution remains viable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East....

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The UK will not cease in our support for Ukraine and its people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 23 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine....

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Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Monday, 23 March 2026

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom in response t...

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Joint statement from Tallinn Mechanism member states: 10 March 2026

Monday, 23 March 2026

Tallinn Mechanism members gave a joint statement in London on 10 March 2026, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s civilian cyber defence....

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G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on support to partners in the Middle East

Saturday, 21 March 2026

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU....

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Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement at the High Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Statement by Sacha Heathfield, UK Policy Adviser, Climate and Nature, at High-Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026....

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Combatting Anti Muslim Hatred: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirms the UK’s commitment to tackling anti Muslim hatred and promoting tolerance and non-discrimination and the enjoy...

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Ecuador and the United Kingdom hold Bilateral Political Consultations

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Ecuador and UK hold political consultations in London, reaffirming strong ties and advancing cooperation on security, trade, environment and education...

We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Syria, other task force members, and the OPCW to drive towards the eradication of Assad’s chemical weapon legacy: UK at the UN

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, and the launch of the Breath of Freedom Task Force....

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Report by the Director of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, March 2026

Thursday, 19 March 2026

The UK welcomes ODIHR Director Telalian to the Permanent Council and reiterates its strong support for ODIHR’s work on democracy, human rights and the...

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Russia launched a war of aggression against Ukraine yet seeks to cast itself as the victim: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s ongoing attacks on Ukrainian cities and its attempts to portray itself as the victim while continuing its war of ...

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UK reaffirms support for Ukraine’s legal right to self defence: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 March 2026

The UK reaffirms Ukraine’s right to self defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and voices concern over external military and dual use support to ...

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Foreign Secretary sets out new innovative development reforms

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Tackling conflict and supporting fragile states at centre of the government's new approach to development. ...

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We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life?saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situatio...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Victoria Billing OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark in succession to Joëlle Jenny....

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The UK and partners call on countries to resist rollback and stand up for progress in advancing the human rights of all women and girls: UK led Joint Statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN at the UN Commission on the Status of Women....

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Resolution 1540 remains as important to international security today as when it was negotiated over twenty years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 March 2026

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the 1540 Committee....

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UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

Monday, 16 March 2026

UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

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The UK is steadfast in its support of UNAMA’s work in Afghanistan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 March 2026

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan....

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Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2026

Monday, 16 March 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper attended the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers' Meeting at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in Lond...

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue on Iran

Monday, 16 March 2026

UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Fact-Finding Mission on Iran. Deli...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina: UK statement, March 2026

Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea and continued aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK Explanation of Vote on the Declaration of the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest Crime Against Humanity

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate on Iran

Change of British High Commissioner to Guyana: Joseph Fisher MBE

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate on Iran

Change of British High Commissioner to Tonga: Keith McMahon

We must preserve the land and the people of Palestine so that a two state solution remains viable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will not cease in our support for Ukraine and its people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Joint statement from Tallinn Mechanism member states: 10 March 2026

G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on support to partners in the Middle East

Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement at the High Level Celebration of World Water Day 2026

Combatting Anti Muslim Hatred: UK statement to the OSCE

Ecuador and the United Kingdom hold Bilateral Political Consultations

We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Syria, other task force members, and the OPCW to drive towards the eradication of Assad’s chemical weapon legacy: UK at the UN

Report by the Director of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR): UK response, March 2026

Russia launched a war of aggression against Ukraine yet seeks to cast itself as the victim: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine’s legal right to self defence: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign Secretary sets out new innovative development reforms

We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure future for the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflict

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

The UK and partners call on countries to resist rollback and stand up for progress in advancing the human rights of all women and girls: UK led Joint Statement at the UN Commission on the Status of Women General Discussion

Resolution 1540 remains as important to international security today as when it was negotiated over twenty years ago: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

The UK is steadfast in its support of UNAMA’s work in Afghanistan: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2026

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue on Iran

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