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UK ramps up vital life saving support for Libya

UK ramps up vital life saving support for Libya

Saturday, 16 September 2023

The UK has ramped up crucial life-saving support to flood-hit Libya, allocating increased funding and deploying an essential emergency medical team....

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The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to deliver the free and fair elections the South Sudanese people deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to deliver the free and fair elections the South Sudanese people deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 15 September 2023

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

AUKUS partners’ statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, 15 September 2023

AUKUS partners’ statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, 15 September 2023

Friday, 15 September 2023

UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Corinne Kitsell, gave a statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US on AUKUS....

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We must deliver justice for survivors of Daesh’s atrocities: UK statement at the Security Council

We must deliver justice for survivors of Daesh’s atrocities: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 15 September 2023

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

International Day of Democracy 2023: Global Partnership for Action on Gender Based Online Harassment and Abuse, joint statement

International Day of Democracy 2023: Global Partnership for Action on Gender Based Online Harassment and Abuse, joint statement

Friday, 15 September 2023

Members of the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse gave a statement on women’s and girls’ rights to participate...

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“I commend their bravery”: Foreign Secretary recognises bravery of Iranian people on anniversary of Mahsa Amini death

“I commend their bravery”: Foreign Secretary recognises bravery of Iranian people on anniversary of Mahsa Amini death

Friday, 15 September 2023

The Foreign Secretary has commended the bravery of Iranian women a year on from Mahsa Amini's death and announced coordinated sanctions on the regime....

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UK to bring UN sanctions on Iran into UK law

UK to bring UN sanctions on Iran into UK law

Thursday, 14 September 2023

The UK, France and Germany (E3) announce they will transfer UN sanctions on Iran into domestic regimes and maintain EU/UK sanctions beyond the October...

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E3 statement ahead of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Transition Day

E3 statement ahead of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Transition Day

Thursday, 14 September 2023

The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement ahead of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) Transition Day on 18 October 2023....

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Public private partnerships have the potential to transform humanitarian action: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Public private partnerships have the potential to transform humanitarian action: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on advancing public-private partnerships....

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 13 September: statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 13 September: statement

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Following North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 13 September 2023, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a state...

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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: international joint statement  at IAEA Board of Governors

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: international joint statement at IAEA Board of Governors

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Sixty-three countries signed a statement expressing concern at Iran's lack of cooperation on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Safeguards Ag...

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Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement at IAEA Board of Governors, September 2023

Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement at IAEA Board of Governors, September 2023

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Germany, France, the US and the UK (the Quad) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on 13 Septemb...

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International Counter Terrorism Conference, Israel: Foreign Secretary's speech

International Counter Terrorism Conference, Israel: Foreign Secretary's speech

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Foreign Secretary gave a speech at the International Counter Terrorism Conference in Herzliya in Israel on 12 September 2023....

UK announces new support to Libya in response to devastating floods

UK announces new support to Libya in response to devastating floods

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The UK has announced a new package of support for Libya following the devastating floods....

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The UK calls for collective international action to end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls for collective international action to end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

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

Iran's implementation of JCPoA commitments: E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors, September 2023

Iran's implementation of JCPoA commitments: E3 statement at IAEA Board of Governors, September 2023

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Germany, France and the UK (E3) gave a statement on Iran’s implementation of its nuclear commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCP...

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UN HRC54: Statement for Item 2 General Debate

UN HRC54: Statement for Item 2 General Debate

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Statement for Item 2 General Debate. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

Foreign Secretary to underline importance of UK Turkey cooperation on trade and security during visit to Ankara

Foreign Secretary to underline importance of UK Turkey cooperation on trade and security during visit to Ankara

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Foreign Secretary will meet Turkey’s Foreign and Defence Ministers and visit Turkey’s crisis response centre to hear how UK aid is supporting Turk...

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Foreign Secretary announces new support for almost 6 million Palestinian refugees

Foreign Secretary announces new support for almost 6 million Palestinian refugees

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

During a visit to Jalazone Refugee Camp in the West Bank, the Foreign Secretary announced a £10 million package of funding for the UN Relief and Works...

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Foreign Secretary meets Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, September 2023

Foreign Secretary meets Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, September 2023

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

During his visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week, the Foreign Secretary met Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh....

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UN HRC54: UK Statement on Sudan

UN HRC54: UK Statement on Sudan

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Statement for Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the High Commissioner on the Sudan, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

Floods in Libya: Foreign Secretary's statement

Floods in Libya: Foreign Secretary's statement

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a statement on the flooding in Eastern Libya....

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UK intelligence reveals Russian attacks on civilian cargo ship and humanitarian aid workers: UK statement at the Security Council

UK intelligence reveals Russian attacks on civilian cargo ship and humanitarian aid workers: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council on threats to international peace and security. ...

Illegitimate elections in illegally occupied regions of Ukraine: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Illegitimate elections in illegally occupied regions of Ukraine: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The G7 foreign ministers’ gave a statement on illegitimate ‘elections’ in regions of Ukraine that are illegally occupied by Russia....

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UN HRC54: Sudan Core Group Joint Statement

UN HRC54: Sudan Core Group Joint Statement

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Interactive Dialogue on Oral Update of the High Commissioner on Sudan. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, on behalf of Sudan Core G...

Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) phase 3 extended

Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) phase 3 extended

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

This is an update on the status of ICAI and its commissioners....

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UN HRC54: UK Statement on High Commissioner's Nicaragua report

UN HRC54: UK Statement on High Commissioner's Nicaragua report

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Interactive Dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on Nicaragua, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French....

UN HRC54: High Commissioner's report on Afghanistan

UN HRC54: High Commissioner's report on Afghanistan

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on Afghanistan, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

Ongoing disruption to Lachin corridor and humanitarian consequences: UK statement at the OSCE

Ongoing disruption to Lachin corridor and humanitarian consequences: UK statement at the OSCE

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland expresses concern regarding disruption to the Lachin Corridor and urges all parties to allow the ICRC access along all availab...

Russia used its veto alone to end Security Council measures aimed at supporting peace in Mali: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Russia used its veto alone to end Security Council measures aimed at supporting peace in Mali: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN General Assembly....

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