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UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Ukraine & Crimea

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Ukraine & Crimea

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

UK statement on oral update of High Commissioner on human rights situation in Ukraine & Secretary-General interim report on human rights situation in ...

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam: UK statement to the OSCE, 12 July 2023

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam: UK statement to the OSCE, 12 July 2023

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown says Russia must bear ultimate responsibility for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam....

UK statement on the South China Sea

UK statement on the South China Sea

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

A UK government spokesperson statement issued on 12 July on the South China Sea...

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UK sanctions businesses funding Sudan war

UK sanctions businesses funding Sudan war

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

New sanctions have been announced which will target the businesses associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. ...

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Towards the Global Refugee Forum 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Towards the Global Refugee Forum 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Wednesday, 12 July 2023

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell gave a pre-recorded speech at Towards the Global Refugee Forum 2023 at Wilton Park. ...

The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines should be treated with utmost seriousness: UK statement at the Security Council

The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines should be treated with utmost seriousness: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Nord Stream gas pipeline....

UN HRC53: Explanation of vote on countering religious hatred

UN HRC53: Explanation of vote on countering religious hatred

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

UK statement during urgent debate on countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, at UN Human Rights ...

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

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

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria chemical weapons....

Minister David Rutley visits The Bahamas for the 50th Anniversary of Independence

Minister David Rutley visits The Bahamas for the 50th Anniversary of Independence

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Minister attends state reception and announces that the UK will publish its historic archives....

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UN HRC 53: Statement on public acts of religious hatred

UN HRC 53: Statement on public acts of religious hatred

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

UK Statement during urgent debate on “the alarming rise in premeditated and public acts of religious hatred" at the UN Human Rights Council. ...

There is no rational or moral argument for Russia to veto the resolution on Syria cross border aid: UK statement at the Security Council

There is no rational or moral argument for Russia to veto the resolution on Syria cross border aid: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria cross-border aid....

2023 Youth Mobility Scheme for South Korean nationals: 2nd ballot

2023 Youth Mobility Scheme for South Korean nationals: 2nd ballot

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

The second ballot for this year’s YMS will open in July...

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OPCW 103rd Executive Council: UK national statement

OPCW 103rd Executive Council: UK national statement

Monday, 10 July 2023

Statement by UK Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Joanna Roper, at the 103rd Executive Counc...

UN HRC53: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Racism

UN HRC53: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Racism

Monday, 10 July 2023

UK statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism at the 53rd UN Human Rights Council. ...

We are closer than ever to resolving the threat posed by the Safer oil tanker: UK statement at the Security Council

We are closer than ever to resolving the threat posed by the Safer oil tanker: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 10 July 2023

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

Caucus of African Governors, 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Caucus of African Governors, 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Saturday, 08 July 2023

Andrew Mitchell, UK Minister for Development and Africa, gave a closing speech at the 2023 Caucus of African Governors of the World Bank and IMF....

UK calls for reforms to address climate change at African Caucus

UK calls for reforms to address climate change at African Caucus

Friday, 07 July 2023

UK Minister for Development and Africa calls for financial reforms to tackle impact of climate change across Africa, as he visits Cape Verde....

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IAEA Report on the Fukushima Daiichi ALPS Treated Water Discharge

IAEA Report on the Fukushima Daiichi ALPS Treated Water Discharge

Friday, 07 July 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson statement on the 4 July International Atomic Energy Agency Task Force Report. ...

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Serious human rights violations in Russia: UK statement to the OSCE

Serious human rights violations in Russia: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 07 July 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown calls for Russia to end human rights violations and investigate the attack on Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov on 4...

The Haitian people face a dire humanitarian, security and political crisis: UK statement at the Security Council

The Haitian people face a dire humanitarian, security and political crisis: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 06 July 2023

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

UK, France and Germany statement to media following UNSC meeting on Iran meeting

UK, France and Germany statement to media following UNSC meeting on Iran meeting

Thursday, 06 July 2023

The UK, France and Germany (the E3) have given a joint statement to media following a UK-chaired UNSC session on Iran's implementation of UNSCR 2231....

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Iran’s continued nuclear escalation threatens international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Iran’s continued nuclear escalation threatens international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Non-Proliferation....

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2023:  Joint Statement to the OSCE

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2023: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 July 2023

UK and others mark International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. ...

UK steps up action to tackle rising threat posed by Iran

UK steps up action to tackle rising threat posed by Iran

Thursday, 06 July 2023

The Foreign Secretary has announced plans for a new sanctions regime to hold Iran to account for its hostile and destabilising behaviour around the wo...

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Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response, July 2023

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response, July 2023

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland voices UK support for the work of the OSCE High Commissioner and calls for the protection of national minorities in Russia's w...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine: Martin Harris

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine: Martin Harris

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Mr Martin Harris CMG OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine in succession to Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG. ...

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UN HCR53: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Myanmar

UN HCR53: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Myanmar

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar (oral progress report). As delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French. ...

We will not let Russia’s brutality be normalised: UK statement to the OSCE

We will not let Russia’s brutality be normalised: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s ongoing aggression as we approach 500 days of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine....

UN HRC53: Statement on High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar

UN HRC53: Statement on High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French....

Russia's war has left many Ukrainians vulnerable to human trafficking: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's war has left many Ukrainians vulnerable to human trafficking: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells an OSCE joint committee meeting that the UK is committed to working with international partners to re...

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