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Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA

Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA

Friday, 19 December 2025

Speaking alongside her Greek counterpart,  George Gerapetritis, and whilst being hosted by the Government of Greece, the Foreign Secretary delivered t...

The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 19 December 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria

UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria

Friday, 19 December 2025

Individuals and organisations linked to violence against civilians throughout Syria are today sanctioned by the UK as it continues to pursue those res...

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Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America

Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The UK has today confirmed the appointment of Dr Christian Turner CMG to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America....

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The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria. ...

Joint Statement from the Troika Capitals on South Sudan

Joint Statement from the Troika Capitals on South Sudan

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States have issued a joint statement on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan....

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On the Russian Federation’s hybrid activities in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE

On the Russian Federation’s hybrid activities in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Ambassador Holland highlights escalating reckless hybrid threats against the United Kingdom directed by the Russian Federation. ...

Russia’s escalation of attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s escalation of attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Ambassador Holland highlights Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians, unlawful detentions—including OSCE staff—and systematic violations ...

UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet 

UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet 

Thursday, 18 December 2025

UK announces 24 new sanctions against Russian energy and military supply chain targets....

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G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU....

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Launch of the UK’s new Approach to Africa: Baroness Chapman’s speech

Launch of the UK’s new Approach to Africa: Baroness Chapman’s speech

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Baroness Chapman launches the UK’s new Approach to Africa in a speech in London to African Ambassadors and High Commissioners, UK parliamentarians, an...

Israel must lift all barriers to aid without delay and let international NGOs operate freely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel must lift all barriers to aid without delay and let international NGOs operate freely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Palestine....

Minister Doughty statement at the launch of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine

Minister Doughty statement at the launch of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Statement delivered by Minister Doughty at the Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of the Convention establishing an International Claims Commissio...

Tokyo Economic Security Forum   Keynote Address

Tokyo Economic Security Forum Keynote Address

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Minister Malhotra, Minister for Indo-Pacific, FCDO, delivered a keynote address at the Tokyo Economic Security Forum on 15 December 2025....

We strongly condemn the unprecedented rise in settler violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem: E5 statement on the West Bank and East Jerusalem

We strongly condemn the unprecedented rise in settler violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem: E5 statement on the West Bank and East Jerusalem

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

E5 statement delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and the United King...

Statement: FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador   15 December 2025

Statement: FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador 15 December 2025

Monday, 15 December 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office protests the politically motivated prosecution of British national Jimmy Lai....

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We want to see a UN refocused on its core priorities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We want to see a UN refocused on its core priorities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 15 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Leadership for Peace....

The third UK EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels

The third UK EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels

Monday, 15 December 2025

The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place on 9-10 December. Both sides agreed to hold the next UK-EU Cyber Dialogue in London in 2026....

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MI6 Chief says the “front line is everywhere” in first speech, as the UK faces new “age of uncertainty”

MI6 Chief says the “front line is everywhere” in first speech, as the UK faces new “age of uncertainty”

Monday, 15 December 2025

In her first public speech, the new Chief of MI6 Blaise Metreweli will set out how MI6 is tackling new and emerging threats to the UK and its allies. ...

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Indo Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visits Japan

Indo Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visits Japan

Monday, 15 December 2025

UK marks one year of CPTPP as Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra MP visits Japan further deepening economic ties...

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UK Statement for Trade Negotiations Committee – December 2025

UK Statement for Trade Negotiations Committee – December 2025

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Delivered by Kumar Iyer, Ambassador and Permanent Representative for the UK Mission to the WTO and UN in Geneva....

This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al Shabaab: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al Shabaab: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 December 2025

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia....

We condemn the recent M23 offensive and takeover of Uvira in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We condemn the recent M23 offensive and takeover of Uvira in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 December 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo....

UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December 2025

UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December 2025

Friday, 12 December 2025

The UK and others recall that human rights and fundamental freedoms are essential for lasting peace and security....

UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additional humanitarian support as Cooper says atrocities must not go unpunished

UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additional humanitarian support as Cooper says atrocities must not go unpunished

Friday, 12 December 2025

The UK has sanctioned individuals suspected of atrocities including mass killings, sexual violence, and deliberate attacks on civilians in El Fasher, ...

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Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement

Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement

Friday, 12 December 2025

The governments of Canada, Japan, Norway, Türkiye and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the anniversary of the Algiers Agreement. ...

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The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Central Africa and UNOCA....

UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human trafficking

UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human trafficking

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Combatting people smuggling was the focus of Development Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman’s visit to Pakistan this week....

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Report by OSCE Special Representative on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings: UK Statement

Report by OSCE Special Representative on Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings: UK Statement

Thursday, 11 December 2025

The UK reaffirms our thanks to Special Representative Dr Kari Johnstone for the work of her Office....

Peace in Ukraine needs to be built on foundations that strengthen the rules that protect us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Peace in Ukraine needs to be built on foundations that strengthen the rules that protect us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Deputy Ambassador James Ford highlights Ukraine’s constructive approach, condemns Russia’s ongoing aggression, and affirms the UK’s commitment to defe...

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