Government news, all in one place

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

6061 articles

Showing 2701-2730

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....

Russia continues its brutal attacks causing widespread destruction:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia continues its brutal attacks causing widespread destruction: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s attack in Hroza was despicable, killing more than 50 people, but notes Russia continues to blunder...

The UK will continue to support broad and lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to support broad and lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

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

Foreign Secretary visits Israel to underline UK’s unwavering solidarity in the face of terror

Foreign Secretary visits Israel to underline UK’s unwavering solidarity in the face of terror

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visited Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and southern Israel to underline UK’s unwavering solidarity in the face of terror....

Read More → press_release
The UK is committed to the stability and security of Iraq: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is committed to the stability and security of Iraq: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq....

Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference: September 2023

Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference: September 2023

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Attorneys General of the British Overseas Territories meet to enhance cooperation on a number of wide-ranging issues. ...

Read More → news_story
UK enhances security and climate cooperation with Sri Lanka

UK enhances security and climate cooperation with Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, is visiting Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation on climate change, regional security and human ri...

Read More → press_release
British nationals released from Afghanistan

British nationals released from Afghanistan

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

UK welcomes the release of 4 British men detained in Afghanistan....

Read More → news_story
Statement on violence in Afghanistan

Statement on violence in Afghanistan

Monday, 09 October 2023

The UK does not support anyone seeking to achieve political change through violence in Afghanistan....

Read More → news_story
Russian air strikes in Ukraine have killed at least 262 civilians in six months: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russian air strikes in Ukraine have killed at least 262 civilians in six months: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 09 October 2023

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

UN Human Rights Council 54: UK Statement on South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 54: UK Statement on South Sudan

Monday, 09 October 2023

Interactive Dialogue with OHCHR on technical assistance and capacity building for South Sudan. Statement delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita ...

UN Human Rights Council 54: UK Statement on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 54: UK Statement on Ukraine

Monday, 09 October 2023

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Ma...

Appalling attacks on Hroza and Kharkiv: UK statement to the OSCE

Appalling attacks on Hroza and Kharkiv: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 06 October 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says Russia's latest attacks against Ukraine demonstrate the depths of depravity Russian forces are willing to sink to. ...

Freedom of religion or belief remains a UK priority: UK statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023

Freedom of religion or belief remains a UK priority: UK statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023

Friday, 06 October 2023

At the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023, the UK reiterated its commitment to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB)....

UN HRC54: Working Group on Rights of People of African Descent

UN HRC54: Working Group on Rights of People of African Descent

Friday, 06 October 2023

Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on the Rights of People of African Descent. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

The UK is committed to promoting the health and well being of all to advance the Sustainable Development Goals: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK is committed to promoting the health and well being of all to advance the Sustainable Development Goals: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 05 October 2023

Statement by Tom Woodroffe, UK Ambassador to the ECOSOC, at the Adoption of the Political Declarations of the High-Level Meetings on Pandemic Preventi...

Persecution of the Baha'i faith in Iran: FCDO statement

Persecution of the Baha'i faith in Iran: FCDO statement

Thursday, 05 October 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has released a statement calling on Iran to cease the persecution of the Baha'i faith in Iran....

Read More → news_story
The contempt Russia is showing for human life is inexcusable: UK statement to the OSCE

The contempt Russia is showing for human life is inexcusable: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 October 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown says that, as winter approaches, the UK will continue its support for Ukraine's vital infrastructure....

UN HRC54: ID with High Commissioner on Religious Hatred

UN HRC54: ID with High Commissioner on Religious Hatred

Thursday, 05 October 2023

UK Statement on religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN, Simon...

Concern regarding situation in Nagorno Karabakh and Armenia: UK statement to the OSCE

Concern regarding situation in Nagorno Karabakh and Armenia: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 October 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown says the UK remains seriously concerned about the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and significant refugee f...

Corruption and Russia's war against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Corruption and Russia's war against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 October 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says, in the shadow of Russia's brutal war, there is a window of opportunity for significant reform in Ukra...

Intelligence shows Russia may target Black Sea civilian shipping

Intelligence shows Russia may target Black Sea civilian shipping

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

Intelligence reveals Russia may use sea mines to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea to deter the export of Ukrainian grain....

Read More → press_release
Media freedom is essential to democracy, and democracy to media freedom: UK statement  at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023

Media freedom is essential to democracy, and democracy to media freedom: UK statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

At the conference, the UK called for accountability on behalf of persecuted Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarussian journalists and human rights activists...

The UK is focusing on Finance, Climate, Technology and Gender to accelerate the SDGs: UK statement at UN Second Committee

The UK is focusing on Finance, Climate, Technology and Gender to accelerate the SDGs: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

UK statement delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki at the General Debate of the UN Second Committee. ...

Iran’s Noor III satellite launch: FCDO statement

Iran’s Noor III satellite launch: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released a statement in response to Iran launching the Noor-III satellite on 27 September ...

Read More → news_story
Promoting democracy and defending democratic freedoms: UK statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023

Promoting democracy and defending democratic freedoms: UK statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2023

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

At the conference Ambassador Neil Holland said that inclusive, democratic and accountable institutions are the building blocks for secure and prospero...

International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752: joint statement, October 2023

International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752: joint statement, October 2023

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

This page provides a statement on talks between the International Coordination and Response Group and Iran about accountability for the downing of Fli...

Read More → news_story
This adoption is an important step to help address the dire security situation in Haiti: UK statement at the Security Council

This adoption is an important step to help address the dire security situation in Haiti: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 02 October 2023

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

7th UK Kazakhstan Strategic Dialogue

7th UK Kazakhstan Strategic Dialogue

Monday, 02 October 2023

UK and Kazakhstan recommit to shared vision for strategic partnership...

Read More → news_story
Minister Rutley to emphasise safety and security on visit to Turks and Caicos

Minister Rutley to emphasise safety and security on visit to Turks and Caicos

Monday, 02 October 2023

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Minister for the Americas & Caribbean visits UK Overseas Territory Turks and Ca...

Read More → press_release

Share This


Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: