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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....

Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, September 2023

Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

During his visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week, the Foreign Secretary met the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netany...

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Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, September 2023

Foreign Secretary meets Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

During his visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories this week, the Foreign Secretary met the Foreign Minister of Israel, Eli Cohen....

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UN HRC54: UK Statement on Afghanistan

UN HRC54: UK Statement on Afghanistan

Monday, 11 September 2023

Statement for Item 2: Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Afghanistan. Delivered by Human Rights Ambassador Rita...

New intelligence shows Russia's targeting of a cargo ship

New intelligence shows Russia's targeting of a cargo ship

Monday, 11 September 2023

New intelligence shows the intended target of a Russian missile attack in the Black Sea was a cargo ship....

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UN HRC54: UK Statement on Sri Lanka

UN HRC54: UK Statement on Sri Lanka

Monday, 11 September 2023

Statement on report of OHCHR on promoting reconciliation, accountability & human rights in Sri Lanka. Delivered by UK Ambassador to the WTO & UN Simon...

UN HRC54: Joint Statement on Sri Lanka

UN HRC54: Joint Statement on Sri Lanka

Monday, 11 September 2023

Statement by Sri Lanka Core Group comprising Canada, N Macedonia, Malawi, Montenegro, United Kingdom and United States. Delivered by UK Ambassador, Ri...

UN HRC54: UK Statement on Myanmar

UN HRC54: UK Statement on Myanmar

Monday, 11 September 2023

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar. As delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita Fre...

Foreign Secretary travels to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and commits to renewing security ties

Foreign Secretary travels to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories and commits to renewing security ties

Monday, 11 September 2023

The Foreign Secretary will travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) this week and commit to tackling threats to regional secur...

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UK deploys search and rescue teams to Morocco following earthquake

UK deploys search and rescue teams to Morocco following earthquake

Sunday, 10 September 2023

The UK has sent 60 UK search and rescue specialists, 4 search dogs and rescue equipment to Morocco following 6.8 magnitude earthquake....

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The Kremlin has pre determined the results of sham elections across sovereign Ukrainian territory: UK statement at the Security Council

The Kremlin has pre determined the results of sham elections across sovereign Ukrainian territory: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 08 September 2023

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

Russia's illegitimate

Russia's illegitimate "elections" convince nobody: UK Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 September 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia is using violence and aggression to try and rewrite the rules, redraw borders and ignore the will of the Ukra...

Fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: 2023 joint statement to the OSCE

Fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: 2023 joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 September 2023

UK and others mark the three-year anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus....

Russia's military invasion of Georgia: Joint statement to the OSCE

Russia's military invasion of Georgia: Joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 September 2023

Ambassador Holland delivers a joint statement on behalf of the OSCE Group of Friends of Georgia to mark fifteen years since Russia's invasion of Georg...

FCDO statement: President Abbas comments

FCDO statement: President Abbas comments

Friday, 08 September 2023

The FCDO condemns recent antisemitic remarks made by President Abbas....

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The Security Council must continue to ensure UN peacekeeping is fit for modern challenges: UK statement at the Security Council

The Security Council must continue to ensure UN peacekeeping is fit for modern challenges: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 07 September 2023

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

Syria’s chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Syria’s chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria Chemical Weapons. ...

UK signs agreement with Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre

UK signs agreement with Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Minister for the Caribbean and Americas, David Rutley MP, signs memorandum of understanding for work to be done to improve access to climate finance i...

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UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang

UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang

Thursday, 07 September 2023

UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang responsible for attacks on hospitals and critical infrastructure. ...

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Birthday of Russian opposition politician: UK statement

Birthday of Russian opposition politician: UK statement

Thursday, 07 September 2023

The UK government has issued a statement on Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza's 42nd birthday, his second spent in a Russian prison....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Qatar: Neerav Patel

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Qatar: Neerav Patel

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Neerav Patel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Qatar....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya: Martin Longden

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya: Martin Longden

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

Dr Martin Longden CMG OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya ...

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Foreign Secretary welcomes next British Council Chair

Foreign Secretary welcomes next British Council Chair

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's statement, welcoming Dr Paul Thompson as the next Chair of the British Council....

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Russia has increasingly used this Council as a platform for propaganda and disinformation: UK statement at the Security Council

Russia has increasingly used this Council as a platform for propaganda and disinformation: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Working Methods of the Security Council....

New UK projects announced to fight climate change in Africa

New UK projects announced to fight climate change in Africa

Sunday, 03 September 2023

UK Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell announces new projects worth £49 million while visiting Kenya for the first Africa Climate Summ...

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Military takeover of power in Gabon: Minister Mitchell's statement

Military takeover of power in Gabon: Minister Mitchell's statement

Friday, 01 September 2023

The UK Minister for Africa condemned the unconstitutional military takeover of power in Gabon and called for the restoration of constitutional governm...

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Zimbabwe election 2023: UK Minister for Africa's statement

Zimbabwe election 2023: UK Minister for Africa's statement

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell gave a statement following the Zimbabwe elections. ...

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Japan's discharge of treated Fukushima Daiichi water: UK statement

Japan's discharge of treated Fukushima Daiichi water: UK statement

Thursday, 31 August 2023

An FCDO spokesperson gave a statement on Japan’s first discharge of treated water from the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear site....

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North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 30 August 2023: FCDO statement

North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 30 August 2023: FCDO statement

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Following the ballistic missile launches by North Korea on 30 August 2023, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office released a statement....

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The UN Interim Force in Lebanon  plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability: UK Statement at the Security Council

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability: UK Statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 31 August 2023

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

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