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Boost to ASEAN UK cooperation with first UK visit by Secretary General of ASEAN

Boost to ASEAN UK cooperation with first UK visit by Secretary General of ASEAN

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) His Excellency Dr Kao Kim Hourn is visiting the UK to further the ASEAN-UK Par...

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UK Minister for the Middle East visits Israel and the West Bank 

UK Minister for the Middle East visits Israel and the West Bank 

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Lord Ahmad will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders in Israel and the West Bank over the next 2 days to discuss the crisis in the Middle East....

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New emergencies are pushing the limits of an already strained humanitarian system: UK statement at the UN Security Council

New emergencies are pushing the limits of an already strained humanitarian system: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

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

UK Bahrain inaugural Strategic Dialogue 2023: joint statement

UK Bahrain inaugural Strategic Dialogue 2023: joint statement

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The Minister of State for the Middle East and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain co-chaired the first session of the UK–Bahrain Strategic Dialogue...

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We call on Russia to allow humanitarians to operate safely in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call on Russia to allow humanitarians to operate safely in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

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

UK and international partners target Myanmar arms dealers and military financiers with new sanctions

UK and international partners target Myanmar arms dealers and military financiers with new sanctions

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The UK, US and Canada have coordinated new sanctions on Myanmar military financiers and arms dealers....

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First Central America Association Ministerial Council held in London

First Central America Association Ministerial Council held in London

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The first United Kingdom Central America Association (UK-CAAA) ministerial Council has taken place in London, to discuss issues including co-operation...

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Our efforts have focussed on the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, and the release of hostages: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Our efforts have focussed on the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, and the release of hostages: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 30 October 2023

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

Aid and political solutions are needed to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Aid and political solutions are needed to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 30 October 2023

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

Russia’s sourcing of weapons from sanctioned states poses a serious risk to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s sourcing of weapons from sanctioned states poses a serious risk to international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 27 October 2023

UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

Russia’s continued disregard for human life cannot, and will not, be overlooked: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s continued disregard for human life cannot, and will not, be overlooked: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 27 October 2023

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that while Russia is sending its poorly equipped soldiers to their deaths, Ukraine is doing all it can to protect i...

South China Sea conference 2023: speech by the UK Minister for the Indo Pacific

South China Sea conference 2023: speech by the UK Minister for the Indo Pacific

Friday, 27 October 2023

Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a keynote speech to South China Sea conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam....

Condemning Hamas’ terrorism should not be controversial: UK at the UN General Assembly

Condemning Hamas’ terrorism should not be controversial: UK at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 26 October 2023

Statement from a UK government spokesperson following the UN General Assembly vote on the Jordanian draft resolution on the situation in Gaza, 27 Octo...

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Hope and humanity must win out against aggression and terrorism: Lord Ahmad’s statement at the UN General Assembly

Hope and humanity must win out against aggression and terrorism: Lord Ahmad’s statement at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 26 October 2023

Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the United Nations General Assembly tenth emergency special session on Gaza. ...

Restoring Sudan's democratic transition: Troika joint statement

Restoring Sudan's democratic transition: Troika joint statement

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The governments of the United States of America, Norway, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on a Sudanese civilians meeting....

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We urge the Security Council to renew the mandate for the UN Mission in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge the Security Council to renew the mandate for the UN Mission in the Central African Republic: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

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

The UK calls for urgent action as the rights of women and girls come under attack: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls for urgent action as the rights of women and girls come under attack: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Women and peace and security. ...

We regret the draft resolution proposed by the United States has not been adopted: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We regret the draft resolution proposed by the United States has not been adopted: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

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

“What happens in the South China Sea matters globally”: UK Indo Pacific minister to tell maritime conference in Vietnam?

“What happens in the South China Sea matters globally”: UK Indo Pacific minister to tell maritime conference in Vietnam?

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, will give keynote speech at 15th annual South China Sea conference in Ho Chi Mihn City....

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£48 million boost to improve infrastructure in lower income countries

£48 million boost to improve infrastructure in lower income countries

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

The UK’s new Green Cities and Infrastructure Programme will develop more sustainable green cities and provide climate-resilient infrastructure....

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The UK stands resolutely with Israel in defending itself against terror: Minister for Security Tom Tugendhat statement at the UN Security Council

The UK stands resolutely with Israel in defending itself against terror: Minister for Security Tom Tugendhat statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 23 October 2023

Statement by Minister for Security Tom Tugendhat at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East. ...

UK and Bulgaria to bolster cooperation through signing of new joint declaration

UK and Bulgaria to bolster cooperation through signing of new joint declaration

Monday, 23 October 2023

The Foreign Secretary hosts Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel to sign a declaration on a new UK-Bulgaria Strategic P...

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The normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia is vital: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia is vital: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 22 October 2023

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

The UK is ready to consider further sanctions against gangs to deliver stability for the Haitian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is ready to consider further sanctions against gangs to deliver stability for the Haitian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 22 October 2023

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

Extra £20 million in humanitarian aid doubles UK support to Palestinian civilians

Extra £20 million in humanitarian aid doubles UK support to Palestinian civilians

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a new aid package to provide food, water, healthcare, and shelter for those affected by this severe humanitarian ...

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Cairo Peace Summit: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Cairo Peace Summit: Foreign Secretary’s statement

Friday, 20 October 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a statement at the Cairo Peace Summit on the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories....

We can shift the tide on a period of increased global conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We can shift the tide on a period of increased global conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 20 October 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on peace through dialogue. ...

UK Tunisia Association Council 2023: joint communique

UK Tunisia Association Council 2023: joint communique

Thursday, 19 October 2023

The second ministerial meeting of the UK-Tunisia Association Council took place in London on 12 October 2023....

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Departure of Canadian diplomats from India: FCDO response

Departure of Canadian diplomats from India: FCDO response

Thursday, 19 October 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office response to the departure of Canadian diplomats from India....

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World Day against the Death Penalty 2023: Joint statement to the OSCE

World Day against the Death Penalty 2023: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 October 2023

The UK and other OSCE participating States mark the 21st World Day against the Death Penalty at the OSCE....

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