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Russia's violation of OSCE principles undermines comprehensive security in Europe:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's violation of OSCE principles undermines comprehensive security in Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 June 2024

Ambassador Holland calls out Russia’s failure to live up to the commitments it signed up to in the OSCE's Decalogue with its illegal full-scale invasi...

Situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories: UK statement

Situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories: UK statement

Wednesday, 05 June 2024

Special sitting on the situation of workers of the occupied Arab territories. Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon ...

IAEA Board of Governors resolution on Iran: E3 joint statement

IAEA Board of Governors resolution on Iran: E3 joint statement

Wednesday, 05 June 2024

France, Germany and the UK (the E3) welcome the adoption of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors resolution on Iran....

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Resolution on Iran’s non cooperation with the IAEA: E3 statement

Resolution on Iran’s non cooperation with the IAEA: E3 statement

Wednesday, 05 June 2024

On behalf of France, Germany, the UK, the UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell introduced a resolution on Iran’s insufficient cooperation with th...

It is essential that UNITAD evidence retained by the United Nations remains fully accessible: UK statement at the UN Security Council

It is essential that UNITAD evidence retained by the United Nations remains fully accessible: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 05 June 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on UNITAD....

Russia constructs false narrative of victimhood:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia constructs false narrative of victimhood: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 05 June 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia has chosen to construct a false narrative of victimhood as it attacks its smaller neighbour, stiflin...

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA

Tuesday, 04 June 2024

On behalf of France, Germany and the UK, the German Ambassador to the IAEA, Götz Schmidt-Bremme, gave a joint statement to the Board of Governors on I...

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, June 2024: E3 statement

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, June 2024: E3 statement

Monday, 03 June 2024

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JC...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia: Gareth Ward

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia: Gareth Ward

Monday, 03 June 2024

Mr Gareth Ward has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Georgia in succession to Mr Mark Clayton....

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The Security Council must take action against North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Security Council must take action against North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 31 May 2024

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on DPRK. ...

Now is the time for a transition to a new partnership between Iraq and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Now is the time for a transition to a new partnership between Iraq and the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 31 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on UNAMI. ...

World Trade Organization General Council May 2024: UK Statements

World Trade Organization General Council May 2024: UK Statements

Friday, 31 May 2024

Statements delivered by Simon Manley, the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, on 22nd and 23rd May 2024 at the WTO in Geneva. ...

Sanctions targeting unlawful transfer of arms from the DPRK to Russia: joint statement

Sanctions targeting unlawful transfer of arms from the DPRK to Russia: joint statement

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Several countries gave a joint statement on sanctions designations on actors and entities involved in the unlawful transfer of arms from North Korea t...

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Russia continues to purposefully attack Ukrainian infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia continues to purposefully attack Ukrainian infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Ambassador Holland tells the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Committee that Russia's commitment to refrain from acts of economic coercion lies in ta...

The UK is committed to efforts to address the root causes of displacement: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is committed to efforts to address the root causes of displacement: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing by UNHCR....

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 30 May 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 30 May 2024: FCDO statement

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Following North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 30 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement....

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The UK has committed up to $264 million in humanitarian assistance to Syria this year: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK has committed up to $264 million in humanitarian assistance to Syria this year: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

Concern regarding Georgia's Transparency of Foreign Influence Law: Joint statement to the OSCE

Concern regarding Georgia's Transparency of Foreign Influence Law: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Ambassador Holland delivers a statement on behalf of UK and Canada calling on the government of Georgia to withdraw its legislation on the Transparenc...

Russia's bombardment of Kharkiv is having an appalling impact on the region’s civilians:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's bombardment of Kharkiv is having an appalling impact on the region’s civilians: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's disregard for Kharkiv's civilian population as it bombards residential areas and other non-military targets in th...

Over 465,000 Russian personnel killed or wounded since 2022 – a terrible human loss for Russians: UK statement to the OSCE

Over 465,000 Russian personnel killed or wounded since 2022 – a terrible human loss for Russians: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, adds that despite the staggering costs to Russia, Putin is no closer to subjugating Ukraine. Russia can m...

Guilty verdict of the ‘NSL 47’ in Hong Kong: UK statement

Guilty verdict of the ‘NSL 47’ in Hong Kong: UK statement

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan issued a statement on the guilty verdict of some of the ‘NSL 47’ activists and former politicians i...

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The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East. ...

Parties to armed conflicts have obligations to protect local and national aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Parties to armed conflicts have obligations to protect local and national aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on humanitarian personnel. ...

4th International Small Island Developing States Conference: UK statement

4th International Small Island Developing States Conference: UK statement

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Lord Benyon, Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy, gave the UK's national statement at the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conf...

Myanmar’s children are bearing the brunt of this crisis: UK statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UK hosted UN Arria meeting on youth and children in Myanmar.

Myanmar’s children are bearing the brunt of this crisis: UK statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UK hosted UN Arria meeting on youth and children in Myanmar.

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UK-hosted UN Arria meeting on youth and children in Myanmar. ...

North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Following North Korea’s failed satellite launch on 27 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement....

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Women’s participation as leaders, negotiators and peacebuilders greatly enhances the chances of long lasting peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Women’s participation as leaders, negotiators and peacebuilders greatly enhances the chances of long lasting peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on women, peace and security and youth....

Escalating conflict in Myanmar: joint statement by UK and partners, May 2024

Escalating conflict in Myanmar: joint statement by UK and partners, May 2024

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Australia, Canada, the EU, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the UK and the US gave a statement on the escalating confli...

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African countries have huge potential but sustainable development also depends on peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

African countries have huge potential but sustainable development also depends on peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on strengthening the role of the African state in addressing global security ...

Report by Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response, May 2024

Report by Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response, May 2024

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Ambassador Holland voices UK support for the work of OSCE's Programme Office in Bishkek, including on border security, media freedom, and climate chan...

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