Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

Global Refugee Forum 2023: UK Statement on gender equality and gender based violence.

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Statement delivered on 13 December by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, at a High-Level Event at the Global...

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North Korea missile launch statement by G7 foreign ministers

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the G7 on the launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea...

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44th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Cuba

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

The UK 's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, made a statement during Cuba's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Counc...

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UK statement on fighting in Sudan

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

The FCDO has issued a statement on the escalation of violence in Sudan. ...

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We need a sustainable ceasefire that breaks the cycle of violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East. ...

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The UK is committed to using all diplomatic tools to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 December 2023

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

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We remain determined that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon and must reverse its nuclear escalation: E3 at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 December 2023

Joint statement by UK, France and Germany following the Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231....

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The UK will continue to support work across Libya’s divides to deliver for the Libyan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 18 December 2023

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

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75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights commemoration event: UK pledge announcement

Monday, 18 December 2023

Statement delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at the UDHR commemoration event in Geneva. ...

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WTO Trade Negotiations Committee: UK Statement December 2023

Monday, 18 December 2023

UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, spoke on a number of issues, including fisheries, at the Trade Negotiations Committee on 12 December 20...

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Americas Minister visits Guyana to demonstrate UK support for its territorial integrity

Monday, 18 December 2023

The UK reaffirms its support for Guyana on the first ministerial visit there from a G7 nation since the Venezuelan regime renewed its border claim on ...

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Jimmy Lai’s national security trial: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Sunday, 17 December 2023

On 18 December, British national Jimmy Lai’s national security trial is scheduled to begin in Hong Kong....

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Death of the Amir of Kuwait: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Saturday, 16 December 2023

Foreign Secretary David Cameron expressed his condolences following the death of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait....

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The UK supports calls for a sustainable ceasefire: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 15 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly tenth emergency special session on Gaza. ...

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The effective control of small arms should unite us all: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 15 December 2023

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

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Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Friday, 15 December 2023

On behalf of the UK and other states Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen of Norway reaffirms our commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights an...

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Reports of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas: Lord Ahmad's statement

Friday, 15 December 2023

Lord Ahmad gave a statement on reports of sexual violence by Hamas, calling for them to be fully investigated to ensure justice for survivors and vict...

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West Bank settler violence: joint statement, December 2023

Friday, 15 December 2023

The UK and international partners call on Israel to take immediate and concrete steps to tackle record high settler violence in the occupied West Bank...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Finland: Laura Davies

Friday, 15 December 2023

Mrs Laura Davies has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Finland in succession to Mrs Theresa Bubbear OBE. ...

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Changes to fees for legalising UK public documents

Friday, 15 December 2023

New fees will be introduced from 1 January 2024....

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Over 434,000 people have arrived in South Sudan since the outbreak of the Sudanese conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan. ...

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It is right to remain focused on Russia’s unprovoked, full scale and illegal invasion of Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Canada for chairing the Forum for Security Cooperation professionally, despite Russia's unacceptable behaviour....

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Russia's war of choice has resulted in unacceptable Ukrainian civilian deaths: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland notes Russia's continued, remorseless war of aggression against Ukraine and emphasises the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine...

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Presentations by OSCE Committee chairs: UK response, December 2023

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the three OSCE Committee chairs for their focus on Russia’s unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine this year....

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The first UK EU Cyber Dialogue takes place in Brussels

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The inaugural UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels on 14 December 2023, the first one held under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. ...

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New Iranian sanction regime comes in to force

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The UK’s new Iran sanctions regime comes into force today, giving the UK extensive new powers to hold Iran and its decision makers to account. ...

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UK and British Overseas Territories agree closer collaboration

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The UK government and elected leaders of the British Overseas Territories have agreed a joint declaration defining a new, modern partnership....

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Hong Kong National Security Law arrest warrants: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Today (14 December 2023) the Hong Kong police issued arrest warrants under the National Security Law for 5 people living outside Hong Kong, including ...

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New trade and financial sanctions against Russia come into force

Thursday, 14 December 2023

UK government legislates for further sanctions on goods, technology, and sources of funding that could support Russia’s war effort....

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The UK encourages the Central African region to commit to inclusive political transitional processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African region....

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Global Refugee Forum 2023: UK Statement on gender equality and gender based violence.

North Korea missile launch statement by G7 foreign ministers

44th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Cuba

UK statement on fighting in Sudan

We need a sustainable ceasefire that breaks the cycle of violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is committed to using all diplomatic tools to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We remain determined that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon and must reverse its nuclear escalation: E3 at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to support work across Libya’s divides to deliver for the Libyan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights commemoration event: UK pledge announcement

WTO Trade Negotiations Committee: UK Statement December 2023

Americas Minister visits Guyana to demonstrate UK support for its territorial integrity

Jimmy Lai’s national security trial: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Death of the Amir of Kuwait: Foreign Secretary’s statement

The UK supports calls for a sustainable ceasefire: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The effective control of small arms should unite us all: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Reports of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas: Lord Ahmad's statement

West Bank settler violence: joint statement, December 2023

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Finland: Laura Davies

Changes to fees for legalising UK public documents

Over 434,000 people have arrived in South Sudan since the outbreak of the Sudanese conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

It is right to remain focused on Russia’s unprovoked, full scale and illegal invasion of Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia's war of choice has resulted in unacceptable Ukrainian civilian deaths: UK statement to the OSCE

Presentations by OSCE Committee chairs: UK response, December 2023

The first UK EU Cyber Dialogue takes place in Brussels

New Iranian sanction regime comes in to force

UK and British Overseas Territories agree closer collaboration

Hong Kong National Security Law arrest warrants: Foreign Secretary’s statement

New trade and financial sanctions against Russia come into force

The UK encourages the Central African region to commit to inclusive political transitional processes: UK statement at the UN Security Council

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