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Russia is playing havoc with the world’s food supply: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia is playing havoc with the world’s food supply: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russia’s decision to collapse the Black Sea Grain Initiative....

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras: UK Statement

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras: UK Statement

Thursday, 20 July 2023

UK Statement: 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras at the WTO in Geneva, 12 & 14 July 2023. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon M...

Address by the Foreign Minister of Armenia: UK response, July 2023

Address by the Foreign Minister of Armenia: UK response, July 2023

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says the UK remains deeply concerned about ongoing disruptions to the Lachin corridor and hopes momentum will be maintained to...

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Fiji: UK Statement

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Fiji: UK Statement

Thursday, 20 July 2023

UK Day 1 Statement: 4th Trade Policy Review of Fiji at the WTO in Geneva, 19 July 2023. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manl...

Russia continues to use their veto to deny humanitarian access to the people of north west Syria: UK statement at the General Assembly

Russia continues to use their veto to deny humanitarian access to the people of north west Syria: UK statement at the General Assembly

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto....

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 July: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 July: FCDO statement

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 18 July....

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Russia’s leadership cannot justify this war to its generals let alone its soldiers: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s leadership cannot justify this war to its generals let alone its soldiers: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says that Russia’s military are increasingly aware they are fighting and dying for an unjustified and unprovoked war ...

The UK will support Ukraine until it wins a just peace that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: UK statement at the General Assembly

The UK will support Ukraine until it wins a just peace that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: UK statement at the General Assembly

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine....

The ICC is a testament to its States Parties’ determination to end impunity for those responsible for the most serious international crimes: UK statement at the Security Council

The ICC is a testament to its States Parties’ determination to end impunity for those responsible for the most serious international crimes: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Criminal Court...

Foreign Secretary to call for international cooperation to manage the global implications of Artificial Intelligence

Foreign Secretary to call for international cooperation to manage the global implications of Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will chair first ever United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session on Artificial Intelligence (AI). ...

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United Nations Security Council session on Artificial Intelligence: Foreign Secretary's speech

United Nations Security Council session on Artificial Intelligence: Foreign Secretary's speech

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a speech on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the United Nations Security Council in New York....

Climate change and coal: UK statement to the OSCE

Climate change and coal: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells the OSCE's Asian Partners conference that to keep temperature rises below 1.5ºC we need to move away ...

UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech

UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed the United Nations High-Level Political Forum to outline global progress towards the UN Sustainable Develop...

Brits urged to check their travel insurance policy before heading for their holidays

Brits urged to check their travel insurance policy before heading for their holidays

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

New government campaign encourages British people travelling abroad to check their travel insurance cover....

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Russia's war is impacting energy security: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's war is impacting energy security: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says Russia’s brutal and illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine has caused disaster and devastation, with s...

UK announces new sanctions in response to Russia’s forced deportation of Ukrainian children

UK announces new sanctions in response to Russia’s forced deportation of Ukrainian children

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced 14 new sanctions in response to Russia’s attempts to destroy Ukrainian national identity....

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Foreign Secretary speech at the United Nations Security Council

Foreign Secretary speech at the United Nations Security Council

Monday, 17 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's speech on Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council in New York on 17 July 2023, as it was delivered. ...

Ukraine: UK statement on the Black Sea Grain Initiative

Ukraine: UK statement on the Black Sea Grain Initiative

Monday, 17 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has condemned Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allowed the export of grain from Ukraine...

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British Ambassador to DRC: Remarks on her first visit to Goma

British Ambassador to DRC: Remarks on her first visit to Goma

Monday, 17 July 2023

His Majesty's Ambassador to the DRC, Alyson King, addressed guests at an event during her first visit to the Eastern city of Goma....

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Foreign Secretary to focus on AI and Russia during UN presidency

Foreign Secretary to focus on AI and Russia during UN presidency

Monday, 17 July 2023

James Cleverly is visiting the US to lead UN Security Council sessions on Ukraine and AI as UK takes on presidency, and to address the Aspen Security ...

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FCDO statement: démarche of Chinese Ambassador on Hong Kong

FCDO statement: démarche of Chinese Ambassador on Hong Kong

Saturday, 15 July 2023

At the Foreign Secretary’s instruction his senior official conducted a formal diplomatic démarche of the Chinese Ambassador...

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Belize coastal highway transformed by UK led partnership

Belize coastal highway transformed by UK led partnership

Saturday, 15 July 2023

Coastal Highway upgraded thanks to the UK Government, Caribbean Development Bank and the Government of Belize under the United Kingdom Caribbean Infra...

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Sexual violence in conflict is reprehensible, it's abhorrent, and it is our responsibility to act: Lord Ahmad's statement at the Security Council

Sexual violence in conflict is reprehensible, it's abhorrent, and it is our responsibility to act: Lord Ahmad's statement at the Security Council

Friday, 14 July 2023

Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the United Nations Security Council open debate on conflict-related sexual violence....

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Ukraine

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Ukraine

Friday, 14 July 2023

Statement on cooperation with and assistance to Ukraine in the field of human rights, as delivered by UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley,...

We must go faster and further to turbocharge SDG progress: UK statement at the High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

We must go faster and further to turbocharge SDG progress: UK statement at the High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Friday, 14 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the 8th High-level Political Forum....

UN HRC53: UK General Comment on violence against women and girls

UN HRC53: UK General Comment on violence against women and girls

Friday, 14 July 2023

General Comment on Violence against Women and Girls, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

This resolution extends and strengthens the mandate for the UN’s vital work in Haiti: Lord Ahmad's statement at the Security Council

This resolution extends and strengthens the mandate for the UN’s vital work in Haiti: Lord Ahmad's statement at the Security Council

Friday, 14 July 2023

Explanation of vote by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Haiti....

2023 Uzbek presidential elections: UK statement to the OSCE

2023 Uzbek presidential elections: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 14 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown urges Uzbekistan to implement the recommendations made by ODIHR observation missions....

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the attack on journalist Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the attack on journalist Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov

Friday, 14 July 2023

26 members of the Media Freedom Coalition have issued a joint statement following the attack on journalist Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov....

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Situation in Sudan: joint statement from members of the International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

Situation in Sudan: joint statement from members of the International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

Friday, 14 July 2023

Members of the International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI), issued a joint statement on the situation in Sudan. ...

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