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OSCE Co operation with the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2024

OSCE Co operation with the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2024

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Deputy Ambassador Brown thanks Minister Hasler for outlining Liechtenstein’s priorities at the Council of Europe, and for the close collaboration with...

Russia is inflicting hardship and suffering on Ukrainian people in territories it claims to have

Russia is inflicting hardship and suffering on Ukrainian people in territories it claims to have "liberated": UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown condemns reports of the declining humanitarian situation in the Ukrainian territories temporarily under Russian contro...

Myanmar military linked enterprises and infantry divisions sanctioned 3 years on from the military coup

Myanmar military linked enterprises and infantry divisions sanctioned 3 years on from the military coup

Thursday, 01 February 2024

The UK has imposed fresh sanctions on Myanmar military-linked entities and infantry divisions to mark 3 years since the military coup....

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day: UK statement to the OSCE

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Deputy Ambassador Brown marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day and condemns Holocaust denial and distortion....

We continue to work intensively with the UN and partners to get more aid into Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We continue to work intensively with the UN and partners to get more aid into Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

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

Joint Communique issued at the end of the UK Ghana Business Council meeting

Joint Communique issued at the end of the UK Ghana Business Council meeting

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Ninth UK-Ghana Business Council (UKGBC) high level bilateral meeting communique issued in Accra....

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Putin’s War of Aggression has come at a significant cost to Russia and galvanised democratic nations: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin’s War of Aggression has come at a significant cost to Russia and galvanised democratic nations: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, has succeeded in uniting democratic nations in defence of the principles of th...

Postponement of the UK African Investment Summit

Postponement of the UK African Investment Summit

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

The UK-African Investment Summit, which was due to take place in April 2024, is postponed to a later date....

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UK and Greece bolster trade and security cooperation

UK and Greece bolster trade and security cooperation

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Minister for Europe Leo Docherty met Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou in London to review progress on the Strategic Bilateral Fram...

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Three years since the military coup in Myanmar: foreign ministers' joint statement

Three years since the military coup in Myanmar: foreign ministers' joint statement

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

The foreign ministers of 8 countries and the European Union High Representative gave a statement marking 3 years since the military coup in Myanmar....

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Foreign Secretary’s meeting with Executive Vice President Šef?ovi?, January 2024

Foreign Secretary’s meeting with Executive Vice President Šef?ovi?, January 2024

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

The Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron spoke to Executive Vice President Šef?ovi? on 31 January 2024....

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Minister for Europe in Poland to show support for NATO troops

Minister for Europe in Poland to show support for NATO troops

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty visits Poland to meet British troops stationed as part of NATO’s multinational battlegroup....

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British Virgin Islands: new Governor's inaugural speech, January 2024

British Virgin Islands: new Governor's inaugural speech, January 2024

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

New Governor of the British Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce gave a speech at his swearing-in ceremony in Tortola on 29 January 2024. ...

Foreign Secretary returns to Middle East to support efforts towards regional stability

Foreign Secretary returns to Middle East to support efforts towards regional stability

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron will focus on de-escalating tensions in the region and securing an immediate pause in the conflict in Gaza....

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'Settlements Bring Security' conference in Jerusalem: FCDO statement

'Settlements Bring Security' conference in Jerusalem: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office gave a statement about the 'Settlements Bring Security' conference organised in Jerusalem on 28 January...

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We urge the Sudanese authorities and all relevant parties to cooperate fully with the ICC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge the Sudanese authorities and all relevant parties to cooperate fully with the ICC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 29 January 2024

Statement by Colin McIntyre, UK Legal Adviser to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan. ...

Foreign Secretary meets Chief Minister of Gibraltar

Foreign Secretary meets Chief Minister of Gibraltar

Monday, 29 January 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron met the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, in London on 29 January 2024. ...

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UK and US step up action to tackle domestic threat from Iran

UK and US step up action to tackle domestic threat from Iran

Monday, 29 January 2024

New sanctions, coordinated with the US, target Iranian officials responsible for threats to kill on UK soil and criminal gangs who do the regime’s bid...

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Gaza: what you can do to help

Gaza: what you can do to help

Saturday, 27 January 2024

How you can donate responsibly to help the people of Gaza....

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International Court of Justice interim ruling on South Africa vs Israel: FCDO statement

International Court of Justice interim ruling on South Africa vs Israel: FCDO statement

Saturday, 27 January 2024

The FCDO has issued a statement on the International Court of Justice's interim ruling in the case of South Africa vs Israel....

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Allegations about UNRWA staff and 7 October attacks: FCDO statement

Allegations about UNRWA staff and 7 October attacks: FCDO statement

Saturday, 27 January 2024

The FCDO has issued a statement in response to allegations that UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff were involved in the 7 October attack against...

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Russia's wanton destruction against Ukraine must be stopped: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's wanton destruction against Ukraine must be stopped: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 26 January 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russia's air attacks this week on Kyiv and Kharkiv, as well as the spate of attacks on Ukraine over the past month. ...

45th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Mexico

45th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Mexico

Friday, 26 January 2024

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, delivered a statement during Mexico's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human ...

Iran’s Soraya satellite launch: E3 joint statement

Iran’s Soraya satellite launch: E3 joint statement

Friday, 26 January 2024

The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement in response to Iran's satellite launch using the Ghaem-100 space launch vehicle on 20 January...

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The UK supports Ukraine’s response to the Ilyushin II 76 aircraft incident: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports Ukraine’s response to the Ilyushin II 76 aircraft incident: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on International Peace and Security....

UK confirms full support to 2024 OSCE Chair Malta: UK statement to the OSCE

UK confirms full support to 2024 OSCE Chair Malta: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Malta for stepping into this critical role and reaffirms the UK's commitment to the OSCE which must continue to hold Ru...

Joint Press Release: The UK and State of Kuwait celebrates 125 years of official diplomatic relations

Joint Press Release: The UK and State of Kuwait celebrates 125 years of official diplomatic relations

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Joint statement on the 125th Anniversary of Official Diplomatic Relations between the State of Kuwait & the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northe...

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Putin’s War of Aggression in Ukraine increases Russia’s Diplomatic Isolation:  UK statement to the OSCE

Putin’s War of Aggression in Ukraine increases Russia’s Diplomatic Isolation: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 January 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Putin’s disastrous military campaign has diplomatically diminished Russia as it turns to North Korea and Ir...

Foreign Secretary in Middle East and Turkey to progress sustainable Gaza ceasefire

Foreign Secretary in Middle East and Turkey to progress sustainable Gaza ceasefire

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Lord Cameron will visit Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Qatar and Turkey to urge regional leaders to work with the UK to achieve a susta...

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UK announces new aid support for Gaza on Foreign Secretary visit to Middle East

UK announces new aid support for Gaza on Foreign Secretary visit to Middle East

Thursday, 25 January 2024

The UK and Qatar are working together to get more aid into Gaza....

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