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UK, US and Australia sanction key figures in Hamas’s financial network

UK, US and Australia sanction key figures in Hamas’s financial network

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

The UK, US and Australia have announced new sanctions on key figures in the financial networks of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)....

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We must collectively work towards a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza: Lord Ahmad's statement at the Security Council

We must collectively work towards a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza: Lord Ahmad's statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

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

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

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

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

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

Asia House Annual Outlook 2024: Minister for the Indo Pacific's speech

Asia House Annual Outlook 2024: Minister for the Indo Pacific's speech

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a keynote speech at the Asia House Annual Outlook 2...

Singapore becomes second country to ratify UK membership to CPTPP

Singapore becomes second country to ratify UK membership to CPTPP

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

The UK is a step closer to becoming fully-fledged member of the CPTPP trade group after Singapore became the second country to ratify the UK’s members...

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Holocaust Memorial Day reception 2024: Foreign Secretary's speech

Holocaust Memorial Day reception 2024: Foreign Secretary's speech

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

The Foreign Secretary gave a speech at the annual Holocaust Memorial Day reception held at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office....

The UK is leading on reforms to the UN’s NGO Committee: UK statement at the UN

The UK is leading on reforms to the UN’s NGO Committee: UK statement at the UN

Monday, 22 January 2024

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young at the opening session of the UN Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). ...

Two years on from Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and this war benefits no one: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Two years on from Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and this war benefits no one: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 January 2024

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

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

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

Monday, 22 January 2024

The UK delivered a statement during Saudi Arabia’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council....

UK updates travel advice to some western regions of Ukraine

UK updates travel advice to some western regions of Ukraine

Monday, 22 January 2024

The UK government has updated its travel advice to Ukraine following a change in the risk assessment on the ground in 4 western regions of the country...

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Foreign Secretary's meeting with the Foreign Minister of Iran, January 2024

Foreign Secretary's meeting with the Foreign Minister of Iran, January 2024

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron met Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 17 January....

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UK statement on third anniversary of the arrest of Alexei Navalny

UK statement on third anniversary of the arrest of Alexei Navalny

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

The UK has issued a statement on the third anniversary of the arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny....

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Foreign Secretary's meeting with the President of Argentina, January 2024

Foreign Secretary's meeting with the President of Argentina, January 2024

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Argentine President Javier Milei met for the first time at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 17 January. ...

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Foreign Secretary at Davos to reiterate support for Ukraine and call for security and stability in the Middle East

Foreign Secretary at Davos to reiterate support for Ukraine and call for security and stability in the Middle East

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Lord Cameron will meet world leaders to mobilise international support and cooperation on the world’s biggest challenges at World Economic Forum....

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DPRK missile launch on 14 January: FCDO statement

DPRK missile launch on 14 January: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Following the DPRK’s launch of a solid fuel intermediate-range ballistic missile on Sunday 14 January, an FCDO spokesperson gave a statement....

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UK sanctions Bosnian marketing company for undermining constitution and destabilising peace

UK sanctions Bosnian marketing company for undermining constitution and destabilising peace

Monday, 15 January 2024

Marketing company Mania has been designated under the UK’s Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime....

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Taiwan elections, January 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement

Taiwan elections, January 2024: Foreign Secretary's statement

Saturday, 13 January 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron congratulated Dr Lai Ching-te following presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan....

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Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea must stop: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea must stop: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 January 2024

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

DPRK Russia ballistic missile transfers: joint statement, 12 January 2024

DPRK Russia ballistic missile transfers: joint statement, 12 January 2024

Friday, 12 January 2024

Joint statement on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) export and Russia’s procurement of ballistic missiles, and their use against Ukr...

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Gazans should not be subject to forcible displacement or relocation from Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Gazans should not be subject to forcible displacement or relocation from Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 January 2024

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

We remain concerned by violence against human rights defenders, women and social leaders in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We remain concerned by violence against human rights defenders, women and social leaders in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 11 January 2024

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

The security situation across the Sahel is deteriorating: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The security situation across the Sahel is deteriorating: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 11 January 2024

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo presidential elections 2023: ministerial statement

Democratic Republic of the Congo presidential elections 2023: ministerial statement

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Minister of State Rt Hon Lord Benyon gave a statement on the process and outcome of the 2023 presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of the ...

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We will not stand by and allow the Houthis to threaten civilian vessels: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We will not stand by and allow the Houthis to threaten civilian vessels: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

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

Over 14.6 million Ukrainians will need humanitarian assistance this year: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Over 14.6 million Ukrainians will need humanitarian assistance this year: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

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

Russia’s procurement and use of weapons from the DPRK violates UN Security Council Resolutions: joint statement

Russia’s procurement and use of weapons from the DPRK violates UN Security Council Resolutions: joint statement

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

Joint statement?by the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Ukraine, and the United States. ...

We call on all parties to implement resolution 2720 on Gaza in full: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

We call on all parties to implement resolution 2720 on Gaza in full: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young at UN General Assembly 51st plenary meeting 78th Session....

Vietnam Just Energy Transition Partnership: joint statement

Vietnam Just Energy Transition Partnership: joint statement

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

The International Partners Group (IPG) co-led by the UK and EU, alongside 8 other countries, welcome the Resource Mobilisation Plan for the Just Energ...

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Victims of Flight PS752: International Coordination and Response Group joint statement, January 2024

Victims of Flight PS752: International Coordination and Response Group joint statement, January 2024

Monday, 08 January 2024

The UK, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine have started dispute settlement proceedings against Iran before the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO...

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UK India to build closer trade and innovation partnership during UK Ministerial visit

UK India to build closer trade and innovation partnership during UK Ministerial visit

Monday, 08 January 2024

UK’s Minister of State, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, will visit Chennai in Tamil Nadu and Ahmedabad in Gujarat on a 3-day visit to India. ...

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