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Change of High Commissioner to Sri Lanka: Andrew Patrick

Change of High Commissioner to Sri Lanka: Andrew Patrick

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Mr Andrew Patrick has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in succession to Mrs Sarah Hulton OBE...

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The security situation in the West Bank and Occupied Palestinian Territories continues to deteriorate: UK statement at the Security Council

The security situation in the West Bank and Occupied Palestinian Territories continues to deteriorate: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East....

UN HRC53: Statement on the right to education

UN HRC53: Statement on the right to education

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to education. As delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Rita F...

International Labour Conference:Joint Statement Finance Committee

International Labour Conference:Joint Statement Finance Committee

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

This statement was delivered in advance of a vote on the 2023 - 2024 ILO budget. Delivered by Deputy Head of UK Mission to the UN & WTO in Geneva, Hem...

Foreign Secretary in Sweden to endorse NATO accession and bolster security cooperation

Foreign Secretary in Sweden to endorse NATO accession and bolster security cooperation

Monday, 26 June 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Sweden to discuss their NATO accession plans and strengthening cooperation on key issues. ...

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The UK is fully committed to supporting a conditions based withdrawal of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK is fully committed to supporting a conditions based withdrawal of the UN Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 26 June 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo....

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Kosovan Prime Minister Kurti, 26 June 2023

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Kosovan Prime Minister Kurti, 26 June 2023

Monday, 26 June 2023

The Foreign Secretary met Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti in London to stress the need for de-escalatory steps to reduce tensions in northern Koso...

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King's Birthday Party 2023, British Embassy Kinshasa: British Ambassador's message

King's Birthday Party 2023, British Embassy Kinshasa: British Ambassador's message

Saturday, 24 June 2023

His Majesty's Ambassador to Democratic Republic of the Congo Alyson King gave a speech at The King’s Birthday Party in Kinshasa, DRC, on 22 June 2023....

Falkland Islands: UK statement to the Organization of American States, 23 June 2023

Falkland Islands: UK statement to the Organization of American States, 23 June 2023

Saturday, 24 June 2023

Minister Rutley gave a statement to the Organization of American States in response to the Argentine Government's draft declaration on the Falkland Is...

We will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes: UK statement at UN Security Council

We will stand with the people of Ukraine for as long as it takes: UK statement at UN Security Council

Friday, 23 June 2023

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

Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: joint statement, 23 June 2023

Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: joint statement, 23 June 2023

Friday, 23 June 2023

The UK government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting in B...

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UN HRC53: UK Statement on violence against women and girls

UN HRC53: UK Statement on violence against women and girls

Friday, 23 June 2023

Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes & consequences. Delivered by Human Rights Ambassador, Rit...

Senegal and the International Partners Group announce Just Energy Transition Partnership

Senegal and the International Partners Group announce Just Energy Transition Partnership

Friday, 23 June 2023

Senegal and the International Partners Group (IPG) have announced a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) combining climate and development goals....

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Joint statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, June 2023

Joint statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, June 2023

Friday, 23 June 2023

Ambassador Holland delivers a joint statement on behalf of ten countries, underlining the importance of effective international action to end impunity...

Pride 2023: joint statement to the OSCE

Pride 2023: joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 23 June 2023

Ambassador Natasha Meli Daudey of Malta delivers a joint statement on behalf of 33 participating States to mark Pride 2023....

UK welcomes progress on political reforms and encourages international community support for Somalia: UK statement at UN Security Council

UK welcomes progress on political reforms and encourages international community support for Somalia: UK statement at UN Security Council

Thursday, 22 June 2023

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

Report by the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana: UK response, June 2023

Report by the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana: UK response, June 2023

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work the OSCE Programme Office is doing to support the full implementation of reform in Kazakhstan....

London conference unites international community on Ukraine’s future and global security

London conference unites international community on Ukraine’s future and global security

Thursday, 22 June 2023

The Ukraine Recovery Conference, co-hosted by the UK and Ukraine, was held in London this week....

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World Refugee Day 2023: joint statement to the OSCE

World Refugee Day 2023: joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 June 2023

To mark World Refugee Day 2023, UK and others recall the plight of those who have been forced to flee their homes. ...

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, June 2023

Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, June 2023

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Ambassador Holland underlines UK support for the work of OSCE Mission to Serbia, including on justice sector reforms, media freedom, and gender mainst...

UK announces climate partnerships with Africa and the Caribbean

UK announces climate partnerships with Africa and the Caribbean

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell announces at a Paris summit new partnerships to help developing countries manage debt and climate ...

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UN HRC53: UK Statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

UN HRC53: UK Statement on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Statement on Protection against Violence & Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity. Delivered by Rita French, UK Human Rights Amb...

UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa in first visit to the UAE

UK Minister for the Middle East and North Africa in first visit to the UAE

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Lord Ahmad travelled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 22 June for his first visit to the country as Minister of State for the Middle East and Nort...

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Ukraine will defy Russian aggression and prosper: UK statement to the OSCE

Ukraine will defy Russian aggression and prosper: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 June 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in London shows that Ukraine will emerge stronger and more prosperous with in...

UK Statement following UN Report on Democratic Republic of Congo

UK Statement following UN Report on Democratic Republic of Congo

Thursday, 22 June 2023

UK Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes Alison Thorpe issued a statement following the United Nations Group of Experts report on The Democratic R...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Peter Vowles

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Peter Vowles

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe....

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Engagement is needed at all levels to tackle insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea: UK statement at the Security Council

Engagement is needed at all levels to tackle insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Statement by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the Security Council meeting on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea....

5th UK Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue

5th UK Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

UK and Azerbaijan recommit to regional security and tackling global threats...

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While the Taliban continue on this path, international recognition will not be on the table: UK statement at UN Security Council

While the Taliban continue on this path, international recognition will not be on the table: UK statement at UN Security Council

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan....

The UK will stand by Ukraine for however long it takes, Ukraine will win:  UK statement to the OSCE

The UK will stand by Ukraine for however long it takes, Ukraine will win: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the UK and its allies are committed to providing Ukraine with the support it needs to defend itself and push Rus...

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