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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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The UK condemns the DPRK’s launch of yet another inter continental ballistic missile: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK condemns the DPRK’s launch of yet another inter continental ballistic missile: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 13 July 2023

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

The UK supports the International Criminal Court to deliver justice for the people of Darfur: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK supports the International Criminal Court to deliver justice for the people of Darfur: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Sudan International Criminal Court investigation....

28th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE

28th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown remembers the victims of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting that we must learn the lessons of his...

Annual Progress Report on the OSCE Gender Action Plan: UK statement, July 2023

Annual Progress Report on the OSCE Gender Action Plan: UK statement, July 2023

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown thanks Secretary General Helga Schmid for presenting the Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Gender ...

UN HRC53: General comment on human rights situation in Colombia

UN HRC53: General comment on human rights situation in Colombia

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Statement on technical cooperation and capacity-building in the field of human rights in Colombia. Delivered by UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon...

Report by OSCE Head of Centre in Ashgabat: UK response, July 2023

Report by OSCE Head of Centre in Ashgabat: UK response, July 2023

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown voices UK support for the OSCE Centre's work in Turkmenistan, especially on border capability, gender equality, and cl...

Russia must stop weaponising food: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia must stop weaponising food: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown calls on Russia to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative and stop endangering global food security. ...

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement: On the launch of an ICBM by North Korea

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement: On the launch of an ICBM by North Korea

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Following the launch by North Korea of another Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) conducted on July 12 2023, G7 foreign ministers gave a joint ...

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UN HRC53: UK comment on Belarus resolution

UN HRC53: UK comment on Belarus resolution

Thursday, 13 July 2023

UK statement on the human rights situation in Belarus. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley....

UN HRC53: UK Statement on Syria resolution

UN HRC53: UK Statement on Syria resolution

Thursday, 13 July 2023

Statement on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

Foreign Secretary announces investment in southeast Asian economies

Foreign Secretary announces investment in southeast Asian economies

Thursday, 13 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary will this week visit Jakarta (13 to 14 July), meeting ASEAN partners to advance shared priorities of security, stability and pro...

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The UK is committed to supporting Colombia along its path to peace and security for all its people: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK is committed to supporting Colombia along its path to peace and security for all its people: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

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

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