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Legislation alone will not deliver sustainable peace in South Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council

Legislation alone will not deliver sustainable peace in South Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

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

Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement

Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

At the 2023 Ukraine Reform Conference, G7+ countries and Ukraine committed to a partnership for the sustainable recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine...

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UK boosts Ukraine’s recovery at major London summit

UK boosts Ukraine’s recovery at major London summit

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

The UK has today announced a wide-ranging package of support for Ukraine’s recovery effort at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London....

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UN HRC53: UK Statement for Panel Discussion on Myanmar

UN HRC53: UK Statement for Panel Discussion on Myanmar

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Statement for Panel Discussion on human rights violations against Rohingya & other minorities in Myanmar. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq: Stephen Hitchen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iraq: Stephen Hitchen

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Mr Stephen Charles Hitchen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq....

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UK and Denmark commit to closer ties on foreign policy, trade and security

UK and Denmark commit to closer ties on foreign policy, trade and security

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly signed a joint statement on bilateral cooperation with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in London on 20 J...

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UN HRC53:UK statement on report of Human Rights High Commissioner

UN HRC53:UK statement on report of Human Rights High Commissioner

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as delivered by UK Human Rights ambassador, Rita F...

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Eritrea

UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Eritrea

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Interactive dialogue on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, as delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Rita French, in Geneva at the UN. ...

‘The Political Agreement for Peace and Stability remains the only viable option to end conflict in the Central African Republic’: UK statement at the Security Council

‘The Political Agreement for Peace and Stability remains the only viable option to end conflict in the Central African Republic’: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic....

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Oman: Liane Saunders

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Oman: Liane Saunders

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Dr Liane Saunders OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman in succession to Mr William Murray....

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UN HRC53: Core Group Statement on Sri Lanka

UN HRC53: Core Group Statement on Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Sri Lanka Core Group Statement as delivered by Rita French, UK Human Rights Ambassador. ...

New legislation allows Russian sanctions to remain until compensation is paid to Kyiv

New legislation allows Russian sanctions to remain until compensation is paid to Kyiv

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

The UK government is taking powers to maintain Russian sanctions until compensation is paid to Ukraine....

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UN HRC53: UK statement on human rights situation in Afghanistan

UN HRC53: UK statement on human rights situation in Afghanistan

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Enhanced Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights situation in Afghanistan. Delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN, Simo...

The political process must move forward to deliver the stability and security the people of Libya want and deserve: UK statement at the Security Council

The political process must move forward to deliver the stability and security the people of Libya want and deserve: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 19 June 2023

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

UN HRC53: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Sudan

UN HRC53: UK Statement on the human rights situation in Sudan

Monday, 19 June 2023

Statement on the report of the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in Sudan as delivered by UK's Ambassador to the WTO & UN in Geneva, Sim...

UN HRC53: Statement on High Commissioner's report on Sudan.

UN HRC53: Statement on High Commissioner's report on Sudan.

Monday, 19 June 2023

Statement on the report of the High Commissioner on human rights situation in Sudan, as delivered by Simon Manley, UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN in ...

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam: UK statement to OSCE committee

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam: UK statement to OSCE committee

Monday, 19 June 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Committee that intentionally attacking exclusively civilian inf...

UK sanctions perpetrators of conflict related sexual violence

UK sanctions perpetrators of conflict related sexual violence

Monday, 19 June 2023

UK announces new sanctions holding perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict to account. ...

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The UK Singapore Cyber Dialogue

The UK Singapore Cyber Dialogue

Monday, 19 June 2023

The UK-Singapore Cyber Dialogue was held in London on 13 June 2023 to discuss cyber priorities and deliverables for both countries....

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Outstanding contributions to human rights recognised on Overseas and International Honours List

Outstanding contributions to human rights recognised on Overseas and International Honours List

Friday, 16 June 2023

Over 100 people awarded for exceptional service to the UK overseas or internationally in The King’s Birthday Honours List....

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UK urges Malian authorities to uphold responsibilities and allow the UN Mission to fulfil its mandate: UK statement at the Security Council

UK urges Malian authorities to uphold responsibilities and allow the UN Mission to fulfil its mandate: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 16 June 2023

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

North Korea ballistic missile launches: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches: FCDO statement

Thursday, 15 June 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 15 June....

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UK funding for Syrians reaches almost £200 million this year

UK funding for Syrians reaches almost £200 million this year

Thursday, 15 June 2023

UK funding for vulnerable Syrians and the region reaches almost £200 million this year. ...

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UK and Portugal celebrate the world’s longest diplomatic alliance

UK and Portugal celebrate the world’s longest diplomatic alliance

Thursday, 15 June 2023

The UK and Portugal will celebrate the 650th anniversary of the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance with a service at the Queen’s Chapel and a Strategic Dialogu...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Pakistan: Jane Marriott

Change of British High Commissioner to Pakistan: Jane Marriott

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Jane Marriott has been appointed British High Commissioner to Pakistan....

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Ukraine Recovery Conference will help in Ukraine's recovery: UK statement to the OSCE

Ukraine Recovery Conference will help in Ukraine's recovery: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Ambassador Holland tells the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE that the Ukraine Recovery Conference will ...

Russia's war is devastating the economy of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's war is devastating the economy of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 June 2023

At the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE, Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says Ukraine's econo...

The UK is a proud champion of the rights of members of marginalised groups and is committed to defending them: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK is a proud champion of the rights of members of marginalised groups and is committed to defending them: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on tolerance and international peace and security....

Arrest of Vietnamese climate advocate Hoang Thi Minh Hong: FCDO statement

Arrest of Vietnamese climate advocate Hoang Thi Minh Hong: FCDO statement

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) gave a statement following the arrest of Vietnamese climate advocate Hoang Thi Minh Hong....

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Bruegel event on EU Critical Raw Materials Act: Minister Trevelyan's remarks

Bruegel event on EU Critical Raw Materials Act: Minister Trevelyan's remarks

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a video address at Bruegel event 'From metals to minerals: building the right policy mix for EU's critical raw mate...

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