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Report by the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo, October 2023: UK response

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo, October 2023: UK response

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Ambassador Holland thanks the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Davenport, for the Mission's work to strengthen Kosovo's institutions dur...

Russia still unaccountable for its indiscriminate attacks against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia still unaccountable for its indiscriminate attacks against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns recent attacks by Russia and reiterates UK support to Ukraine, including at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 202...

Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to help prevent regional spread of conflict

Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to help prevent regional spread of conflict

Thursday, 19 October 2023

The Foreign Secretary is travelling to Egypt, Turkey and Qatar to help prevent the spread of conflict across the region....

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Misinformation and attempts to artificially manipulate information have the ability to impact billions: UK statement at the UN Fourth Committee

Misinformation and attempts to artificially manipulate information have the ability to impact billions: UK statement at the UN Fourth Committee

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Statement by Mungo Woodifield, UK Spokesperson to the UN, at the UN Fourth Committee meeting on information....

Member States need to scale up financial support for ATMIS and Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Member States need to scale up financial support for ATMIS and Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

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

The UK will continue work to break the cycle of violence across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue work to break the cycle of violence across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

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

The UK supports Israel’s right to self defence in line with the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports Israel’s right to self defence in line with the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

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

Russia continues to sow disinformation in the OSCE Forum for Security Co operation:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia continues to sow disinformation in the OSCE Forum for Security Co operation: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says that Russia is alone in trying to justify its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. ...

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) Transition Day: UK statement

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) Transition Day: UK statement

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

The UK government has issued a statement on its decision to maintain nuclear and missile-related restrictions on Iran beyond JCPoA Transition Day. ...

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The UK is working to close the gap between resolutions and reality: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is working to close the gap between resolutions and reality: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council Arria Meeting on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence....

UN Security Council Resolution 2231 Transition Day: joint statement

UN Security Council Resolution 2231 Transition Day: joint statement

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

The UK joins other Proliferation Security Initiative-endorsing states in committing to countering destabilising Iranian missile and drone-related acti...

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Venezuela negotiations: joint statement, 17 October 2023

Venezuela negotiations: joint statement, 17 October 2023

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Foreign ministers of the US, UK and Canada, and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs gave a statement welcoming the Venezuelan-led political...

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We cannot support a resolution which fails to condemn Hamas’ terror attacks: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We cannot support a resolution which fails to condemn Hamas’ terror attacks: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

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

A rushed departure of MONUSCO would create a significant security vacuum in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

A rushed departure of MONUSCO would create a significant security vacuum in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 October 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on the Great Lakes region. ...

UK announces further assistance for Rohingya people in Bangladesh

UK announces further assistance for Rohingya people in Bangladesh

Monday, 16 October 2023

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, has announced a further £4.5 million in humanitarian support at a UNHCR conference on Rohingya...

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Reconstruction efforts following floods must be unified across eastern and western Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Reconstruction efforts following floods must be unified across eastern and western Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 October 2023

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

UK government urges big business to tackle global hunger

UK government urges big business to tackle global hunger

Sunday, 15 October 2023

On World Food Day (Monday 16 October) UK announces a partnership to encourage major food companies to improve the impact of their products on consumer...

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Ten years on, Syria remains in breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention: ministerial statement

Ten years on, Syria remains in breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention: ministerial statement

Sunday, 15 October 2023

UK Minister for the Middle East Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon stated that, 10 years since its accession, Syria must comply with the Chemical Weapons Convent...

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Foreign Secretary to build on progress in tackling illegal migration as he meets Western Balkans leaders in Albania

Foreign Secretary to build on progress in tackling illegal migration as he meets Western Balkans leaders in Albania

Sunday, 15 October 2023

UK to highlight the growing UK-Albania partnership which has helped to decrease small boats crossings by Albanian nationals by 90% on last year....

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Russia's decision to source arms from North Korea: FCDO statement

Russia's decision to source arms from North Korea: FCDO statement

Saturday, 14 October 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on Russia's decision to source arms from North Korea for its illegal war in Ukrain...

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UK government continues to facilitate British nationals leaving Israel and Gaza

UK government continues to facilitate British nationals leaving Israel and Gaza

Friday, 13 October 2023

The first UK government facilitated flights arrive in the UK and Cyprus. ...

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Amplifying civil society voices: UK closing statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023

Amplifying civil society voices: UK closing statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023

Friday, 13 October 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown reiterates UK support for OSCE’s Human Dimension institutions and commitments. ...

Indo Pacific Minister boosts climate and technology collaboration with India

Indo Pacific Minister boosts climate and technology collaboration with India

Thursday, 12 October 2023

The focus is on climate and technology cooperation as UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan visits India. ...

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UK announces new support to Morocco following earthquake

UK announces new support to Morocco following earthquake

Thursday, 12 October 2023

UK is supporting Morocco with a contribution of up to £1.45 million to support Moroccan–led recovery following last month’s earthquake....

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More than 100,000 incidents of alleged war crimes committed during the Ukraine conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

More than 100,000 incidents of alleged war crimes committed during the Ukraine conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 October 2023

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

Coordination between the African Union, UN, and sub regional organisations is critical to ending conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Coordination between the African Union, UN, and sub regional organisations is critical to ending conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 October 2023

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

UK government to arrange flights to get British nationals out of Israel

UK government to arrange flights to get British nationals out of Israel

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announces that the UK will facilitate flights to help British citizens wanting to leave Israel....

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UK statement for 74th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

UK statement for 74th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

This statement was delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French at the 74th UNHCR Executive Committee....

UN Human Rights Council 54: Statement for Item 10 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 54: Statement for Item 10 General Debate

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Statement for Item 10 General Debate. As delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

The UK remains committed to upholding self determination and responsibilities in Overseas Territories: UK statement at UN Fourth Committee

The UK remains committed to upholding self determination and responsibilities in Overseas Territories: UK statement at UN Fourth Committee

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

UK statement delivered by Mungo Woodifield, UK Spokesperson to the UN, at the UN Fourth Committee....

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