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Libya has vast potential but its future prosperity depends on political stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Libya has vast potential but its future prosperity depends on political stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

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

Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 6 June 2024: joint statement

Citizens’ Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 6 June 2024: joint statement

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 14th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights....

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UN Human Rights Council 56: Item 2 – Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the International Independent Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 56: Item 2 – Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the International Independent Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

National Statement on Sudan, delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley....

Chinese Coast Guard and Maritime Militia vessels in the South China Sea: FCDO statement

Chinese Coast Guard and Maritime Militia vessels in the South China Sea: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office responded to Chinese Coast Guard and Maritime Militia vessels' actions against the Philippines near Sec...

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We must all urge Russia to withdraw its forces from the internationally recognised territory of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must all urge Russia to withdraw its forces from the internationally recognised territory of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

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

The UK calls for urgent de escalation in El Fasher: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls for urgent de escalation in El Fasher: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 56: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 56: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN...

UN Human Rights Council 56: High Commissioner’s Report on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 56: High Commissioner’s Report on Myanmar

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

Interactive Dialogue: High Commissioner’s Report on Myanmar, delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

World Trade Organization: Iceland’s Trade Policy Review, June 2024: UK Statement

World Trade Organization: Iceland’s Trade Policy Review, June 2024: UK Statement

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, gave a statement during Iceland's WTO Trade Policy Review (TPR)....

UN Human Rights Council 56: Interactive Dialogue on International Fact Finding Mission for the Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 56: Interactive Dialogue on International Fact Finding Mission for the Sudan

Monday, 17 June 2024

Interactive Dialogue on Oral Update of the Independent International Fact Finding Mission for the Sudan. Core Group Statement, delivered by the UK's P...

Iran's further expansion of its nuclear programme: joint statement by France, Germany and the UK

Iran's further expansion of its nuclear programme: joint statement by France, Germany and the UK

Friday, 14 June 2024

Joint statement by the spokespeople for the foreign ministries of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Iranian nuclear programme....

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Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on King’s Birthday 2024 Overseas and International honours list

Outstanding contributions by British nationals abroad recognised on King’s Birthday 2024 Overseas and International honours list

Friday, 14 June 2024

The King’s Birthday Honours List recognises people who have given exceptional service to the UK abroad and internationally....

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Joint Statement on the Recent Detentions by the Houthis

Joint Statement on the Recent Detentions by the Houthis

Friday, 14 June 2024

The text of the following is a joint statement by the Governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom....

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Ukraine has every right to defend itself from Russian attacks: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Ukraine has every right to defend itself from Russian attacks: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 14 June 2024

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

When freedom of religion or belief is respected we can build trust and secure sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

When freedom of religion or belief is respected we can build trust and secure sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 14 June 2024

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on tolerance and international peace...

Joint Statement by the Informal Group of Friends of Safety of Journalists, June 2024

Joint Statement by the Informal Group of Friends of Safety of Journalists, June 2024

Friday, 14 June 2024

Fatène Benhabylès-Foeth, Permanent Representative of France to the OSCE, delivers the Joint Statement by the Informal Group of Friends of Safety of Jo...

Pride 2024: joint statement to the OSCE

Pride 2024: joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 14 June 2024

Anne-Kirsti Karlsen, Permanent Representative of Norway to the OSCE, delivers a joint statement to mark Pride 2024....

The Council demands that the Rapid Support Forces immediately stop the siege of El Fasher: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

The Council demands that the Rapid Support Forces immediately stop the siege of El Fasher: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 13 June 2024

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the Security Council adoption of res...

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, June 2024

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, June 2024

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Ambassador Holland underlines continued UK support for the work of OSCE Mission to Serbia, including on media reforms and integration of national mino...

The UK supports the UN's efforts to secure an inclusive and sustainable peace in Yemen

The UK supports the UN's efforts to secure an inclusive and sustainable peace in Yemen

Thursday, 13 June 2024

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

The international community is united in dedication to Ukraine's recovery: UK statement to the OSCE

The international community is united in dedication to Ukraine's recovery: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland says that the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin shows that the international community is committed to supporting U...

Media Freedom remains a vital component of shared security: UK statement to the OSCE, June 2024

Media Freedom remains a vital component of shared security: UK statement to the OSCE, June 2024

Thursday, 13 June 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland recalls the vital contribution of media freedom to security in the OSCE region, and calls on Russia and Belarus to live up to ...

Exposing Russia’s subversive activity and electoral interference targeting Moldova: joint statement by the US, Canada, and the UK

Exposing Russia’s subversive activity and electoral interference targeting Moldova: joint statement by the US, Canada, and the UK

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

The governments of the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom gave a statement on Russian actions in the leadup to the Moldovan pres...

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Joint statement on the detention of UN, diplomatic and NGO staff by the Houthis in Yemen

Joint statement on the detention of UN, diplomatic and NGO staff by the Houthis in Yemen

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, C...

You cannot separate North Korea’s human rights violations from the threat it poses to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

You cannot separate North Korea’s human rights violations from the threat it poses to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Statement by UK Permanent Representative Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea....

Chemical weapons are not a historic problem in Syria, they are a present reality: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Chemical weapons are not a historic problem in Syria, they are a present reality: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Laura Dix at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

Our steadfast commitment to delivering justice to all those affected by atrocity crimes in Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Our steadfast commitment to delivering justice to all those affected by atrocity crimes in Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals....

Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement 2024

Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement 2024

Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Statement from the G7+ Energy Coordination Group and the Government of Ukraine at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 in Berlin....

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Support for social recovery and inclusion in Ukraine: joint declaration of intent

Support for social recovery and inclusion in Ukraine: joint declaration of intent

Monday, 10 June 2024

Joint declaration of intent between the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, the UK, and other development partners....

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UK contributes financial aid to Occupied Palestinian Territories to increase stability

UK contributes financial aid to Occupied Palestinian Territories to increase stability

Monday, 10 June 2024

UK announces £10 million aid this financial year to the Occupied Palestinian Territories to support the provision of basic services. ...

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