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Russia is diminished in the eyes of the international community through its own actions:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is diminished in the eyes of the international community through its own actions: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s casualty figures are now over 300,000 in its illegal war, which is an egregious violation of inter...

Russia has not broken the spirit of the Ukrainian people nor our determination to support them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia has not broken the spirit of the Ukrainian people nor our determination to support them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

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

World Trade Organization: Hong Kong, China’s Trade Policy Review, December 2023: UK Statement

World Trade Organization: Hong Kong, China’s Trade Policy Review, December 2023: UK Statement

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, gave a statement during Hong Kong, China's WTO Trade Policy Review (TPR)....

Foreign Secretary travels to US to reaffirm support for Ukraine

Foreign Secretary travels to US to reaffirm support for Ukraine

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

David Cameron is making his first visit to Washington DC as Foreign Secretary to reaffirm the strength of the UK-US relationship and support for Ukrai...

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UK hits military suppliers propping up Russia's war machine

UK hits military suppliers propping up Russia's war machine

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

The UK government announces new sanctions targeting people and groups that are supplying and funding Putin's war machine....

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The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is a major achievement of diplomacy and international law making:UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is a major achievement of diplomacy and international law making:UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly meeting on the Law of the Sea. ...

Change of British High Commissioner to Brunei: Alexandra McKenzie

Change of British High Commissioner to Brunei: Alexandra McKenzie

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

Ms Alexandra McKenzie has been appointed British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam in succession to Mr John Virgoe....

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The United Kingdom stands firm in continued efforts to deliver justice for Daesh’s atrocities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom stands firm in continued efforts to deliver justice for Daesh’s atrocities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 04 December 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq....

Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement

Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement

Monday, 04 December 2023

At COP28, G7+ countries and Ukraine launched the Clean Energy Partnership, to support the sustainable recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine. ...

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UK condemns attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea: UK government statement

UK condemns attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea: UK government statement

Monday, 04 December 2023

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Ministry of Defence statement in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea by Houthi mi...

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£100 million for vulnerable countries tackling climate change

£100 million for vulnerable countries tackling climate change

Saturday, 02 December 2023

The UK government announces measures to support climate-vulnerable countries and joins calls for bolder action on climate adaptation....

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International Maritime Organisation Council elections: FCDO statement

International Maritime Organisation Council elections: FCDO statement

Saturday, 02 December 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson gave a statement following Russia's failure to gain election to the IMO Council....

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The UN and international community's support for Sudan remains crucial: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UN and international community's support for Sudan remains crucial: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 01 December 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan. ...

The UK has demonstrated its commitment to supporting Somalia in building a freer and more secure country: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK has demonstrated its commitment to supporting Somalia in building a freer and more secure country: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 01 December 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia. ...

OSCE Group of Friends of Georgia: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

OSCE Group of Friends of Georgia: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Friday, 01 December 2023

The UK and friends reaffirm full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity at the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023. ...

Women, Peace and Security: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Women, Peace and Security: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Friday, 01 December 2023

The UK and likeminded participating States reiterate commitment to the WPS agenda, and pay tribute to Ukrainian women defending their country. ...

Marking the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Marking the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Friday, 01 December 2023

The UK and partners pay tribute to victims of the Holodomor and note Russia’s continued weaponisation of food as one element of its illegal full-scale...

Human rights and fundamental freedoms: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Human rights and fundamental freedoms: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Friday, 01 December 2023

UK and partners note the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and say that we must continue to fight for freedom, gender equa...

We continue to need the OSCE: UK closing statement at OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

We continue to need the OSCE: UK closing statement at OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Friday, 01 December 2023

UK supports Malta as the next OSCE Chair in Office, and welcomes extensions of the mandates for the Secretary General and heads of the OSCE autonomous...

NATO Allies: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

NATO Allies: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2023

Friday, 01 December 2023

NATO Allies condemn Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and destructive behaviour in the OSCE. Allies reiterate that Ukraine’s future is in NATO....

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Zagreb plenary 2023: Foreign Secretary's message

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Zagreb plenary 2023: Foreign Secretary's message

Thursday, 30 November 2023

The Foreign Secretary sent a video message to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Zagreb plenary, outlining priorities for the UK preside...

Fattah 2 missile unveiling: E3 joint statement

Fattah 2 missile unveiling: E3 joint statement

Thursday, 30 November 2023

The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement in response to Iran's announcement on the unveiling of the Fattah-2 missile system....

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OSCE Ministerial Council Plenary 2023: UK statement

OSCE Ministerial Council Plenary 2023: UK statement

Thursday, 30 November 2023

UK Minister for Armed Forces James Heappey says the UK will ensure that Ukraine prevails and that OSCE principles should be the foundation of peace in...

We must collectively create the opportunity for more pauses in Gaza: Lord Ahmad's statement at the UN Security Council

We must collectively create the opportunity for more pauses in Gaza: Lord Ahmad's statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

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

UK affirms support to Ukraine at OSCE foreign ministers' meeting

UK affirms support to Ukraine at OSCE foreign ministers' meeting

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron tells foreign ministers, in Skopje before the OSCE Ministerial Council, that the UK continues to support Ukraine an...

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The UK calls for Security Council expansion: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK calls for Security Council expansion: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on Security Council reform....

The worsening situation in Syria should remind us of the need for a viable political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The worsening situation in Syria should remind us of the need for a viable political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

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

Statement to the 28th Session of the Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW

Statement to the 28th Session of the Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Statement by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland....

UK invests in global grassroot efforts to tackle gender based violence

UK invests in global grassroot efforts to tackle gender based violence

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

The UK marks 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence, renewing efforts to work with partners to prevent violence and empower women and girls ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Jordan: Philip Hall

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Jordan: Philip Hall

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Mr Philip Hall OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in succession to Ms Bridget Brind OBE. ...

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