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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Germany: Andrew Mitchell

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Germany: Andrew Mitchell

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Andrew Mitchell CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, in succession to Jill Gallard CMG CVO....

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Nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 March 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation....

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Independent Fact Finding Mission to Iran

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Independent Fact Finding Mission to Iran

Monday, 18 March 2024

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Fact-Finding Mission to Iran. Delivered by the UK Permanent Representative to the WTO and ...

UN Human Rights Council 55: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Iran

UN Human Rights Council 55: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Iran

Monday, 18 March 2024

UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Iran....

UK Africa Health Summit 2024: Minister Andrew Mitchell's speech

UK Africa Health Summit 2024: Minister Andrew Mitchell's speech

Monday, 18 March 2024

Minister for Development Andrew Mitchell spoke at the summit on using the UK's international development white paper to make global health a priority....

UK matches funding for Comic Relief for Red Nose Day 2024

UK matches funding for Comic Relief for Red Nose Day 2024

Monday, 18 March 2024

The UK has contributed £6 million to funds raised by this year’s Red Nose Day appeal. ...

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Russian presidential elections 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement following the outcome

Russian presidential elections 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement following the outcome

Monday, 18 March 2024

The Foreign Secretary condemns electoral violations, the suppression of opposition voices, and breaches of Ukrainian sovereignty during these election...

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New UK strategy aims to improve lives through digital technology

New UK strategy aims to improve lives through digital technology

Monday, 18 March 2024

The UK will lead the way and partner with countries around the globe so no-one is left behind in a digital world. ...

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Human Rights and Democracy are vital for security in the OSCE region:  UK statement to the OSCE

Human Rights and Democracy are vital for security in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 15 March 2024

Ambassador Holland calls on Russia and Belarus to live up to their OSCE commitments and reiterates UK support for the Office of Democratic Institution...

Thirteenth anniversary of the Syrian Uprising: joint statement

Thirteenth anniversary of the Syrian Uprising: joint statement

Friday, 15 March 2024

The UK, United States, France and Germany have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the 13-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising....

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Defending freedom of religion or belief for all and combating intolerance against all is a UK priority: explanation of vote at the UN General Assembly

Defending freedom of religion or belief for all and combating intolerance against all is a UK priority: explanation of vote at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 15 March 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at UN General Assembly on UNGA resolution "Measures to combat Islamophobia"....

Vice President of Bolivia visits the UK to advance bilateral climate action

Vice President of Bolivia visits the UK to advance bilateral climate action

Friday, 15 March 2024

The governments of the UK and Bolivia work together to deepen their partnership on climate and nature, to protect Bolivia's forests and biodiversity....

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Russian elections in parts of Ukraine are a violation of the UN Charter and a fraud: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russian elections in parts of Ukraine are a violation of the UN Charter and a fraud: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 15 March 2024

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

Russia is attempting to apply a veneer of legitimacy to its illegal presence in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is attempting to apply a veneer of legitimacy to its illegal presence in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russia holding its presidential elections on the sovereign territory of Ukraine. ...

UK Ukraine TechBridge launches skills training for tech careers

UK Ukraine TechBridge launches skills training for tech careers

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Ukrainians will be able to access pro bono training in key skills from top tech companies through the UK-Ukraine TechBridge. ...

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Spain: Alex Ellis

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Spain: Alex Ellis

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Mr Alex Ellis CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain and non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Andorra....

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Empowering youth and women by breaking barriers to inclusive growth: UK statement to the OSCE

Empowering youth and women by breaking barriers to inclusive growth: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 14 March 2024

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells the OSCE Economic and Environmental Committee how the UK is improving women's economic inclusion....

UK calls on Iran to cease unlawful support for Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK calls on Iran to cease unlawful support for Houthis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 14 March 2024

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

UK increases support for Turks and Caicos Islands following Haiti violence

UK increases support for Turks and Caicos Islands following Haiti violence

Thursday, 14 March 2024

The Foreign Secretary announces a new security package to support UK Overseas Territory amid Haiti violence. ...

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We can do more to empower women as agents of peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We can do more to empower women as agents of peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

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

International Labour Organization Governing Body: UK Statement

International Labour Organization Governing Body: UK Statement

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Statement on report on crisis-related ILO work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN...

Each week we prove that we will continue to support Ukraine and condemn Russia’s invasion: UK Statement to the OSCE

Each week we prove that we will continue to support Ukraine and condemn Russia’s invasion: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Cyprus for its calm chairing of the Forum for Security Cooperation, despite Russia's attempts to distract from its ongo...

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Violence against Children

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Violence against Children

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children. Delivered by UK Human...

2024 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement

2024 Rohingya Joint Response Plan: UK statement

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

On 13 March the UK announced a further £5.2 million to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, at the launch of the 2024 Joint Response Plan for the ...

Major humanitarian push as 150 tonnes of UK aid enter Gaza

Major humanitarian push as 150 tonnes of UK aid enter Gaza

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Around 150 tonnes of UK aid, including more than 13,000 blankets and 840 family-sized tents, have entered Gaza today....

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Advancing a maritime corridor to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza: joint statement on ministerial consultations

Advancing a maritime corridor to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza: joint statement on ministerial consultations

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

The UK, US, Cyprus, UAE, Qatar and European Commission gave a statement on ministerial consultations on a maritime corridor for humanitarian assistanc...

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The UK welcomes the EU’s commitment to championing multilateralism and tackling global challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the EU’s commitment to championing multilateralism and tackling global challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union....

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

The United Kingdom, Australia and the United States (AUKUS) updated the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on naval nuclear ...

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

UK Deputy Representative Nicola Murray gave a statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US about AUKUS safeguards under the Nuclear Non-Prolife...

The UK is deeply concerned by Special Representative Patten's findings of sexual violence on 7 October: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned by Special Representative Patten's findings of sexual violence on 7 October: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 11 March 2024

Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the United Nations Security Council meeting on the Middle East. ...

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