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Situation in Niger: UK statement, 11 August 2023

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

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...

Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave a UK statement during the Cluster 2 session of the 10th NPT Revie...

Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

Non Proliferation Treaty 10th Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament gave the UK statement at the Cluster 1 session of the 10th NPT Review ...

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: irreversibility statement

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: irreversibility statement

Friday, 11 August 2023

Norway, on behalf of Austria, the UK, Norway and Mexico gave a statement at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conference. ...

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK’s opening statement

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK’s opening statement

Friday, 11 August 2023

Stephen Lillie, FCDO Defence and International Security Director, spoke at the opening of the first Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conf...

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 3 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador to the United Nations and International Organisations in Vienna spoke at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Con...

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 2 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament spoke at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Confe...

First Preparatory Committee for 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

First Preparatory Committee for 2026 Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference: UK statement on Cluster 1 issues

Friday, 11 August 2023

The UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament spoke at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Confe...

UK, US and Canada sanction Lebanon's former  Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh and close associates

UK, US and Canada sanction Lebanon's former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh and close associates

Thursday, 10 August 2023

The UK, US and Canada have sanctioned Lebanon's former Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh and his close associates involved in corruption....

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Sudan is now one of the worst countries in the world for humanitarian access: UK statement at the Security Council

Sudan is now one of the worst countries in the world for humanitarian access: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

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

Third anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Minister for Europe’s statement

Third anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Minister for Europe’s statement

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

The UK Minister for Europe Leo Docherty calls for the immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Belarus....

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The Syrian regime is failing to meet its chemical weapons obligations and is a serious threat to international security: UK statement at the Security Council

The Syrian regime is failing to meet its chemical weapons obligations and is a serious threat to international security: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 08 August 2023

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

Largest ever UK action targets Putin's access to foreign military supplies

Largest ever UK action targets Putin's access to foreign military supplies

Tuesday, 08 August 2023

Foreign Secretary announces 25 new sanctions targeting Putin’s access to foreign military equipment. ...

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Joint statement on States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Joint statement on States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

Monday, 07 August 2023

The United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Italy and Japan have issued a joint statement following the criminal procedure by the Russian Federation authorities a...

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Condemning atrocities in Darfur: joint statement

Condemning atrocities in Darfur: joint statement

Friday, 04 August 2023

This statement from the Troika (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) condemns the atrocities in Darfur, Sudan....

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“Russia’s gestures are inadequate. The Black Sea should be open.”: UK statement at the Security Council

“Russia’s gestures are inadequate. The Black Sea should be open.”: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 03 August 2023

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

Change of British High Commissioner to Seychelles: Jeffrey Glekin

Change of British High Commissioner to Seychelles: Jeffrey Glekin

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Mr Jeffrey Frank Glekin has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Seychelles....

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UK’s £38 million aid making a difference in Nigeria – Foreign Secretary James Cleverly

UK’s £38 million aid making a difference in Nigeria – Foreign Secretary James Cleverly

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced that over £38 million of UK humanitarian assistance has saved lives of conflict-affected people in North-Ea...

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UK government launches climate programme in Nigeria to reach 4 million people

UK government launches climate programme in Nigeria to reach 4 million people

Thursday, 03 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced a £55 million Propcom+ contract and £2.89 million grant, which aims to support the transformation of Nigeri...

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UK supports green growth in Zambia

UK supports green growth in Zambia

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visits Zambia and announces new targets for the UK-Zambia Green Growth Compact. ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Russia: Nigel Casey

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Russia: Nigel Casey

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Mr Nigel Casey CMG MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation in succession to Dame Deborah Bronnert DCMG....

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FSD Africa invests £10m in Nigeria’s climate infrastructure

FSD Africa invests £10m in Nigeria’s climate infrastructure

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

FSD Africa Investments injects £10m in innovative risk-sharing facility in partnership with InfraCredit to support Nigeria’s sustainable climate infra...

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UK Government reiterates commitment to Africa’s green industries

UK Government reiterates commitment to Africa’s green industries

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary meets a key Nigerian player in electric vehicles, MAX Nigeria, backed by UK investors from the UK’s Manufacturing Africa program...

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UK partnerships with Africa: Foreign Secretary's speech in Lagos

UK partnerships with Africa: Foreign Secretary's speech in Lagos

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gives a speech in Lagos, Nigeria, setting out a positive vision for the UK's partnerships with Africa. ...

UK acknowledges acts of genocide committed by Daesh against Yazidis

UK acknowledges acts of genocide committed by Daesh against Yazidis

Tuesday, 01 August 2023

The UK government has today formally acknowledged that acts of genocide were committed against the Yazidi people by Daesh in 2014....

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UK supports food security in Nigeria

UK supports food security in Nigeria

Monday, 31 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary will pledge support to Nigeria's agriculture sector during a visit to the country. ...

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UK sanctions key figures involved in deplorable sentencing of dual British national Vladimir Kara Murza after appeal is rejected

UK sanctions key figures involved in deplorable sentencing of dual British national Vladimir Kara Murza after appeal is rejected

Monday, 31 July 2023

New sanctions target 6 figures involved in the trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is facing 25 years in a penal colony after the rejection of his appea...

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Russia is inflicting terror on the Ukrainian people, and suffering on its own population and millions across the world: UK statement at the Security Council

Russia is inflicting terror on the Ukrainian people, and suffering on its own population and millions across the world: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 31 July 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security. ...

Foreign Secretary visits Africa to strengthen partnerships

Foreign Secretary visits Africa to strengthen partnerships

Sunday, 30 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary is visiting 3 African countries on a 4-day visit to strengthen “future-focussed, mutually beneficial” partnerships. ...

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