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

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

Monday, 01 July 2024

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

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Five outposts to be legalised in West Bank: FCDO statement

Five outposts to be legalised in West Bank: FCDO statement

Sunday, 30 June 2024

The UK government gave a statement in response to Israel announcing that five outposts are to be legalised in the West Bank. ...

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The Falkland Islands: Lord Ahmad's OAS statement, June 2024

The Falkland Islands: Lord Ahmad's OAS statement, June 2024

Friday, 28 June 2024

Minister of State Lord Ahmad spoke during the 54th regular session of the OAS general assembly in Asunción, Paraguay. ...

The UK will work to identify, expose and counter Russian attempts to acquire military equipment from North Korea: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will work to identify, expose and counter Russian attempts to acquire military equipment from North Korea: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 28 June 2024

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Albania: Nick Abbott

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Albania: Nick Abbott

Friday, 28 June 2024

Mr Nick Abbott has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Albania in succession to Mr Alastair King-Smith....

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The UK has information that Russian proxies are likely trying to undermine MINUSCA’s continued presence in CAR: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK has information that Russian proxies are likely trying to undermine MINUSCA’s continued presence in CAR: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

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

We call on all parties to conflict to prevent and end grave violations against children: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call on all parties to conflict to prevent and end grave violations against children: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on Children and Armed Conf...

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on the right to freedom of opinion and expression

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on the right to freedom of opinion and expression

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Delivered by UK Hu...

Support for the OSCE is more crucial than ever: UK statement to the OSCE

Support for the OSCE is more crucial than ever: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Speaking at the Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC), Director Matt Baugh outlines why Ukraine’s fight matters to all OSCE participating States. ...

Humanitarian organisations must be able to deliver lifesaving assistance in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Humanitarian organisations must be able to deliver lifesaving assistance in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

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

We urge Israel to let humanitarian aid enter Gaza through all crossing points: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge Israel to let humanitarian aid enter Gaza through all crossing points: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 25 June 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....

Change of British High Commissioner to Eswatini: Colin Wells

Change of British High Commissioner to Eswatini: Colin Wells

Tuesday, 25 June 2024

Colin Wells has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Eswatini....

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Iran and UN Security Council Resolution 2231: E3 Joint Statement

Iran and UN Security Council Resolution 2231: E3 Joint Statement

Monday, 24 June 2024

The UK, France and Germany (E3) have issued a joint statement following the UN Security Council meeting to discuss the implementation of UNSC Resoluti...

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Iran must live up to its commitments under the JCPoA: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Iran must live up to its commitments under the JCPoA: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 24 June 2024

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

We urge Somalia to continue its efforts on security sector reform: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge Somalia to continue its efforts on security sector reform: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 24 June 2024

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

The Taliban must reverse policies restricting human rights: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Taliban must reverse policies restricting human rights: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 21 June 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement for Independent Expert on SOGI

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement for Independent Expert on SOGI

Friday, 21 June 2024

UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity....

Cyber threats will present an ever greater number of risks to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Cyber threats will present an ever greater number of risks to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 20 June 2024

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

OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum 2nd Preparatory Meeting: UK statements

OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum 2nd Preparatory Meeting: UK statements

Thursday, 20 June 2024

Ambassador Holland tells the OSCE that Russia must be held to account for the environmental damage it is doing in Ukraine; and that there is a link be...

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Annual Report

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Annual Report

Thursday, 20 June 2024

UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Annual Report. ...

Foreign Secretary to attend Gavi summit to launch AVMA

Foreign Secretary to attend Gavi summit to launch AVMA

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron attends the Gavi Investment Opportunity and African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator launch in Paris....

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UN Human Rights Council 56: Sri Lanka Core Group statement

UN Human Rights Council 56: Sri Lanka Core Group statement

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Sri Lanka Core Group statement. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

Russia’s so called peace proposal shows disdain for the rules based international system: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s so called peace proposal shows disdain for the rules based international system: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, adds that the UK will support Ukraine for as long as it takes to secure a just and sustainable peace....

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

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

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

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

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....

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