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Russia’s war has had devastating impacts on the environment: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war has had devastating impacts on the environment: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland notes the environmental impacts of Russia's invasion that have had far-reaching consequences in Ukraine and beyond its borders...

Americas Minister's speech on UK US fusion energy collaboration

Americas Minister's speech on UK US fusion energy collaboration

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Minister for the Americas, Caribbean and the Overseas Territories David Rutley gave a speech at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Science...

UK and Jordan drop life saving aid to Gaza hospital

UK and Jordan drop life saving aid to Gaza hospital

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

The UK and Jordan have worked together to deliver aid by air to Tal Al-Hawa Hospital in northern Gaza....

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The United Kingdom urges the Government of Central African Republic to ensure all parties are included in the peace process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom urges the Government of Central African Republic to ensure all parties are included in the peace process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Statement by Alternate Political Coordinator Laura Dix at the UN Security Council meeting on Central African Republic. ...

UK sanctions heads of Arctic penal colony where Alexei Navalny was killed

UK sanctions heads of Arctic penal colony where Alexei Navalny was killed

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

The UK has sanctioned 6 individuals heading up the penal colony where Alexei Navalny died on 16 February 2024....

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Foreign Secretary’s meeting with the Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs, February 2024

Foreign Secretary’s meeting with the Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs, February 2024

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron met the Argentine Minister of Foreign Affairs Diana Mondino at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on ...

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The UK is deeply concerned at the worsening violence in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned at the worsening violence in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on DRC. ...

Statement of the Iraq Economic Contact Group of the G7, European Union and World Bank

Statement of the Iraq Economic Contact Group of the G7, European Union and World Bank

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

January 2024 statement of the Iraq Economic Contact Group of the G7, European Union and World Bank, welcoming the government's continued commitment to...

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The UK is calling for an immediate suspension in fighting to get aid in and hostages out of Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is calling for an immediate suspension in fighting to get aid in and hostages out of Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza. ...

Americas Minister champions UK US relationship in New England

Americas Minister champions UK US relationship in New England

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

David Rutley will be strengthening UK-US economic links and deepening security ties with the UK’s closest ally on a visit to New England and Washingto...

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UK funding to clear mines around the world will protect more than 50,000 people

UK funding to clear mines around the world will protect more than 50,000 people

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

UK government announces £17 million to help clear explosives across Africa and Asia and raise awareness of the associated risks....

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Minister for Development launches new UK Nepal development portfolio

Minister for Development launches new UK Nepal development portfolio

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell visited Nepal to deepen the UK’s historic partnership and announce a new development portfolio....

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UK Nepal development portfolio and funding: Minister Mitchell's speech

UK Nepal development portfolio and funding: Minister Mitchell's speech

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Following the UK-Nepal development portfolio signed in Kathmandu, Minister Mitchell set out how the UK will work with Nepal to help mobilise developme...

The UK calls for calm dialogue to de escalate the situation in Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls for calm dialogue to de escalate the situation in Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 19 February 2024

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

Foreign Secretary visits Falklands Islands

Foreign Secretary visits Falklands Islands

Sunday, 18 February 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron is in the Falklands Islands during the first part of his first visit to the South Atlantic, South America and New York...

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UK and Qatar announce funding initiative to support least developed countries and humanitarian crises worldwide

UK and Qatar announce funding initiative to support least developed countries and humanitarian crises worldwide

Sunday, 18 February 2024

The Minister for Development is in Qatar to launch a $50 million co-funding initiative to help tackle the most pressing humanitarian and development c...

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Global humanitarian and development co funding initiative: UK and Qatar joint statement

Global humanitarian and development co funding initiative: UK and Qatar joint statement

Sunday, 18 February 2024

The UK and Qatar have issued a joint statement launching a new co-funding initiative for international development cooperation and humanitarian respon...

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Foreign Secretary's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, February 2024

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, February 2024

Saturday, 17 February 2024

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference on 16th February 2024...

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Senegal’s delayed presidential elections: UK statement

Senegal’s delayed presidential elections: UK statement

Friday, 16 February 2024

The UK government has made a further statement following the announcement of Senegal's delayed presidential elections....

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Reports of the death of Alexei Navalny: FCDO statement

Reports of the death of Alexei Navalny: FCDO statement

Friday, 16 February 2024

The UK government has summoned the Russian Embassy to make clear that we hold the Russian authorities fully responsible....

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Foreign information manipulation: US, UK and Canada joint statement

Foreign information manipulation: US, UK and Canada joint statement

Friday, 16 February 2024

The US, UK and Canada have issued a joint statement on coordinated efforts to counter foreign state information manipulation....

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Libyan people continue to suffer from political stalemate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Libyan people continue to suffer from political stalemate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 15 February 2024

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

Change of British High Commissioner to Tonga: Philip Malone

Change of British High Commissioner to Tonga: Philip Malone

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Mr Philip Malone LVO has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga in succession to Ms Lucy Joyce OBE....

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Presidential Elections in Azerbaijan, 2024: UK statement to the OSCE

Presidential Elections in Azerbaijan, 2024: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the ODIHR mission for observing the Presidential election that took place on 7 February in Azerbaijan. ...

The international community is united in our support for Ukraine, no amount of Russian disinformation will break that: UK statement to the OSCE

The international community is united in our support for Ukraine, no amount of Russian disinformation will break that: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland underlines steadfast international support for Ukraine and calls out Russia’s blatant violation of international law and futil...

The Yemeni people deserve nothing less than recovery and sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Yemeni people deserve nothing less than recovery and sustainable peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

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

The UK will continue supporting Ukraine as long as Russia persists with its imperial conquest: UK statement to the OSCE

The UK will continue supporting Ukraine as long as Russia persists with its imperial conquest: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says that Russia abandons the position of a responsible global power by breaking sanctions it previously support...

The Third Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries is an opportunity for action: UK statement at the UN

The Third Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries is an opportunity for action: UK statement at the UN

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador Tom Woodroffe at the first session of the Preparatory Committee of the Third Conference for Landlocked Developing Countries....

Foreign Secretary visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine and tackle illegal migration

Foreign Secretary visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine and tackle illegal migration

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron visits Bulgaria and Poland to shore up support for Ukraine and promote action to tackle illegal migration....

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Climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are exacerbating conflict: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are exacerbating conflict: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Climate, Food Security and Conflict. ...

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