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35 Stolpersteine laid in the Channel Islands

35 Stolpersteine laid in the Channel Islands

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

35 Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) were laid in the Channel Islands to commemorate the victims and survivors of the Holocaust....

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The UK condemns the Houthis’ reckless and escalatory attacks across the Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK condemns the Houthis’ reckless and escalatory attacks across the Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

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

The UK calls on South Sudan to deliver peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on South Sudan to deliver peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Statement by Jonathan Hollis, Acting Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council Meeting on South Sudan....

Change of British High Commissioner to Maldives: Nick Low

Change of British High Commissioner to Maldives: Nick Low

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Mr Nick Low has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives....

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Palestinians have nowhere safe to turn: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Palestinians have nowhere safe to turn: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 12 August 2024

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

Permanent African representation on the UN Security Council is a matter of urgency: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Permanent African representation on the UN Security Council is a matter of urgency: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 11 August 2024

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on enhancing Africa’s effective representati...

UK statement: Israel's revocation of Norwegian diplomats' status

UK statement: Israel's revocation of Norwegian diplomats' status

Friday, 09 August 2024

UK statement following Israel’s decision to revoke the diplomatic status of 8 Norwegian diplomats...

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4th anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: joint statement

4th anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: joint statement

Friday, 09 August 2024

The United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union have released a joint statement on the 4th anniversary of the fraudule...

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Bangladesh interim government appointed: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Bangladesh interim government appointed: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Thursday, 08 August 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a statement welcoming the appointment of an interim government in Bangladesh, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus....

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UK announces new Belarus sanctions to mark anniversary of sham election

UK announces new Belarus sanctions to mark anniversary of sham election

Thursday, 08 August 2024

The UK has sanctioned 4 individuals and 3 entities from Belarus in coordinated action with international partners....

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Resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: Foreign Secretary's statement

Resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: Foreign Secretary's statement

Thursday, 08 August 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a statement on Qatar, Egypt and US calling for an immediate resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and...

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“We cannot lose focus in the fight against Daesh”: UK statement at the UN Security Council

“We cannot lose focus in the fight against Daesh”: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Security Council Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace an...

UK bolsters support to British nationals in Lebanon as Foreign Secretary says

UK bolsters support to British nationals in Lebanon as Foreign Secretary says "leave now"

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Ministers call for British nationals in Lebanon to leave now “as situation could deteriorate rapidly". ...

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Women’s contributions are integral in all stages of peacekeeping: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Women’s contributions are integral in all stages of peacekeeping: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

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

Development Minister calls for peace and security in Middle East, announcing new aid for Gaza on first trip to region  

Development Minister calls for peace and security in Middle East, announcing new aid for Gaza on first trip to region  

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will pledge new UK aid and meet key Jordanian Ministers in her first official visit to the Middle E...

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UK donates security equipment to Ecuador on new Minister’s first visit

UK donates security equipment to Ecuador on new Minister’s first visit

Monday, 05 August 2024

The UK will donate essential security equipment for Ecuador’s fight against organised crime as part of the new British Minister for Latin America’s fi...

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There is famine in Sudan – and that famine is entirely man made: UK statement at the UN Security Council

There is famine in Sudan – and that famine is entirely man made: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 05 August 2024

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

The UK is alarmed by the escalating violence across Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is alarmed by the escalating violence across Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 05 August 2024

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council briefing on ICC Sudan....

Situation in Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary's statement

Situation in Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary's statement

Sunday, 04 August 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a statement about the violence and loss of life in Bangladesh....

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Situation in the Middle East: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Situation in the Middle East: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Saturday, 03 August 2024

The foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US and the EU High Representative issued a joint statement....

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Update to Lebanon travel advice: FCDO statement

Update to Lebanon travel advice: FCDO statement

Saturday, 03 August 2024

Lebanon travel advice has been updated to reflect the fact that dependants of British Embassy Beirut staff have been temporarily withdrawn....

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Foreign Secretary calls for de escalation on the Blue Line

Foreign Secretary calls for de escalation on the Blue Line

Thursday, 01 August 2024

The Foreign Secretary called for de-escalation along the Blue Line and the need for a diplomatic solution based on UN Security Council Resolution 1701...

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Release of Vladimir Kara Murza and Paul Whelan: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Release of Vladimir Kara Murza and Paul Whelan: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy responds to the release of British nationals from prison in Russia....

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The UK is deeply concerned by the escalation of tensions in the Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned by the escalation of tensions in the Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

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

Venezuela’s election results, July 2024: G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement

Venezuela’s election results, July 2024: G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

In a joint statement, G7 Foreign Ministers call on Venezuela to publish transparent election results. ...

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Regional de escalation a priority as Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary travel to the Middle East

Regional de escalation a priority as Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary travel to the Middle East

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

The Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary have travelled to the Middle East to call for an end to conflict in Gaza and de-escalation in the wider re...

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Civilians in Gaza need much more aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Civilians in Gaza need much more aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 26 July 2024

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

Vienna Mechanism on treatment of prisoners by Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Vienna Mechanism on treatment of prisoners by Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 26 July 2024

UK and others regret Belarus' lack of response to the Vienna Mechanism of July 2024 on prison conditions and call for immediate humanitarian release o...

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: Joint Statement to the OSCE

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2024: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 26 July 2024

Erol Özakçay Príncipe, US Mission to the OSCE, delivers a joint statement on behalf of the UK and six other OSCE participating States to mark the Worl...

Foreign Secretary's meeting with China's Director of Foreign Affairs Commission Office and Foreign Minister, July 2024

Foreign Secretary's meeting with China's Director of Foreign Affairs Commission Office and Foreign Minister, July 2024

Thursday, 25 July 2024

The Foreign Secretary met China's Director of Foreign Affairs Commission Office and Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in...

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