Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

Russia’s continued pursuit of weapons from North Korea: joint statement

Thursday, 31 August 2023

The UK, US, Japan and South Korea issued a statement following Russia's negotiation of potential deals with North Korea for munitions to be used again...

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UK announces new education partnerships and projects in Rwanda

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell launches new partnerships to support access to education in Rwanda. ...

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The UK strongly supports the renewal of the Mali sanctions regime and Panel of Experts mandate: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

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

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Indo Pacific Minister visits Laos and Malaysia

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Focus on climate cooperation and development as UK Minister for Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan visits Laos and Malaysia....

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Foreign Secretary address to International Crimea Platform Summit

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed the International Crimea Platform Summit 2023 via a pre-recorded video....

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Foreign Secretary’s meetings with China’s Foreign Minister and Vice President, August 2023

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

During his visit to Beijing Foreign Secretary James Cleverly held bilateral meetings with senior Chinese government figures. ...

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Foreign Secretary's meeting with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manalo: August 2023

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, met Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo during a visit to Philippines on 29 August 2023....

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Foreign Secretary visits Beijing to further British interests

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary is visiting China on Wednesday 30 August for high-level talks with senior representatives from the Chinese government. ...

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Foreign Secretary visits Philippines to strengthen Enhanced Partnership

Monday, 28 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit the Philippines and meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo....

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MINUSMA’s withdrawal takes place amid a deteriorating context of terrorist violence and human rights violations: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 28 August 2023

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

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The DPRK’s failed launch of a military reconnaissance satellite on 24 August is yet another grave violation of UN Security Council resolutions: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 25 August 2023

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

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The UN and international coordination is key to countering terrorism: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 25 August 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts....

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On Ukraine Independence Day, the UK calls on Russia to respect Ukrainian independence, return its children and end this war: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 24 August 2023

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

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Satellite launch by North Korea on 24 August 2023: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Thursday, 24 August 2023

Following North Korea's launch using ballistic missile technology on 24 August 2023, G7 foreign ministers and the EU High Representative gave a joint ...

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Ukrainian Independence Day 2023: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 24 August 2023

In marking the 32nd anniversary of the Ukrainian Declaration of Independence, Ambassador Holland honours the strength, fortitude, and identity of the ...

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The Syrian regime and its allies continue to profit whilst the Syrian people and the region suffer the consequences: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

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

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UK condemns Russian sham trial of Ukrainian prisoner of war

Wednesday, 23 August 2023

Maksym Butkevych, a Ukrainian prisoner of war, had his appeal rejected after he was sentenced to 13 years in prison by the so-called Luhansk people’s ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea: Anne Macro

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Ms Anne Macro has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea....

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Libya’s leaders must engage with the UN to give the political process a chance of success: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

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

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Atrocities in Sudan: Minister for Africa's statement, 22 August 2023

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

The UK Minister for Africa Andrew Mitchell has made a statement following evidence of atrocities in Sudan....

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The UK is extremely alarmed by increasing settler violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 21 August 2023

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

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Foreign Secretary's meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, August 2023

Monday, 21 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met in Sydney today (21 August 2023)....

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President Putin has shown he is not serious about any peace in Ukraine that respects international law: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 17 August 2023

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

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Scholarship for future Canadian leaders to study in the UK

Thursday, 17 August 2023

Nancy Southern, ATCO, and British Minister, Lord Callanan, announce Chevening/ATCO Scholarship for future Canadian leaders to study in the UK. ...

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The UK urges the DPRK to prioritise the well being of its citizens over the development of its illegal weapons programmes: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 17 August 2023

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

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The UK is deeply concerned about the ongoing disruption to aid delivery through the Lachin corridor: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Armenia and Azerbaijan....

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UK urges all parties to build on truce like conditions in Yemen and pave the way for a UN led Yemeni Yemeni peace process: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 16 August 2023

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

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Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Jo McPhail

Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Ms Pamela Joanne (Jo) McPhail has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Gabonese Republic. ...

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Situation in Niger: UK statement, 11 August 2023

Friday, 11 August 2023

Statement supporting diplomatic efforts advocated by the Second Extraordinary Summit on the Political Situation in Niger...

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Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave a UK statement in the Cluster 3 session of the 10th NPT Review Co...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Russia’s continued pursuit of weapons from North Korea: joint statement

UK announces new education partnerships and projects in Rwanda

The UK strongly supports the renewal of the Mali sanctions regime and Panel of Experts mandate: UK statement at the Security Council

Indo Pacific Minister visits Laos and Malaysia

Foreign Secretary address to International Crimea Platform Summit

Foreign Secretary’s meetings with China’s Foreign Minister and Vice President, August 2023

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manalo: August 2023

Foreign Secretary visits Beijing to further British interests

Foreign Secretary visits Philippines to strengthen Enhanced Partnership

MINUSMA’s withdrawal takes place amid a deteriorating context of terrorist violence and human rights violations: UK statement at the Security Council

The DPRK’s failed launch of a military reconnaissance satellite on 24 August is yet another grave violation of UN Security Council resolutions: UK statement at the Security Council

The UN and international coordination is key to countering terrorism: UK statement at the Security Council

On Ukraine Independence Day, the UK calls on Russia to respect Ukrainian independence, return its children and end this war: UK statement at the Security Council

Satellite launch by North Korea on 24 August 2023: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Ukrainian Independence Day 2023: UK Statement to the OSCE

The Syrian regime and its allies continue to profit whilst the Syrian people and the region suffer the consequences: UK statement at the Security Council

UK condemns Russian sham trial of Ukrainian prisoner of war

Change of British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea: Anne Macro

Libya’s leaders must engage with the UN to give the political process a chance of success: UK statement at the Security Council

Atrocities in Sudan: Minister for Africa's statement, 22 August 2023

The UK is extremely alarmed by increasing settler violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories: UK statement at the Security Council

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, August 2023

President Putin has shown he is not serious about any peace in Ukraine that respects international law: UK statement at the Security Council

Scholarship for future Canadian leaders to study in the UK

The UK urges the DPRK to prioritise the well being of its citizens over the development of its illegal weapons programmes: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned about the ongoing disruption to aid delivery through the Lachin corridor: UK statement at the Security Council

UK urges all parties to build on truce like conditions in Yemen and pave the way for a UN led Yemeni Yemeni peace process: UK statement at the Security Council

Change of British High Commissioner to Gabon: Jo McPhail

Situation in Niger: UK statement, 11 August 2023

Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

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