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Central Africa faces important electoral and transitional milestones: UK statement at the Security Council

Central Africa faces important electoral and transitional milestones: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 05 June 2023

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

WTO 15th Trade Policy Review of the EU: UK Statement

WTO 15th Trade Policy Review of the EU: UK Statement

Monday, 05 June 2023

UK Day 1 Statement: 15th Trade Policy Review of the EU at the WTO in Geneva, 5 & 7 June 2023. ...

Europe Minister to forge closer relations in Central Asia

Europe Minister to forge closer relations in Central Asia

Sunday, 04 June 2023

Minister Leo Docherty will visit Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to reinforce UK support for Central Asia as a close and valued partner....

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Anne Marie Trevelyan addresses Shangri La Dialogue, Singapore

Anne Marie Trevelyan addresses Shangri La Dialogue, Singapore

Saturday, 03 June 2023

Minister of State Anne-Marie Trevelyan spoke about security and stability in the Indo-Pacific at the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore....

UNITAMS mandate renewal underlines that the UN will continue to support peace and democracy in Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council

UNITAMS mandate renewal underlines that the UN will continue to support peace and democracy in Sudan: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 02 June 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan....

UK urges DPRK to cease missile launches, return to dialogue and to take credible steps towards denuclearisation: UK statement at the Security Council

UK urges DPRK to cease missile launches, return to dialogue and to take credible steps towards denuclearisation: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 02 June 2023

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

UK pledges £10m to support Palestinian refugees: UNRWA  Pledging Conference

UK pledges £10m to support Palestinian refugees: UNRWA Pledging Conference

Friday, 02 June 2023

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UNRWA Pledging Conference. ...

Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre: UK response, June 2023

Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre: UK response, June 2023

Thursday, 01 June 2023

Ambassador Holland thanks Director of OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre for CPC's work in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine and beyond....

Russia’s brutality towards Ukraine’s children: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s brutality towards Ukraine’s children: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 01 June 2023

On International Children’s Day, Ambassador Neil Holland says that Ukraine's children are paying the price of Russian aggression. ...

The UK is committed to combatting all forms of racism and building a fairer world today: UK statement at the General Assembly

The UK is committed to combatting all forms of racism and building a fairer world today: UK statement at the General Assembly

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly Permanent Forum on People of African Descent. ...

Russia’s actions in Ukraine have been reprehensible and cowardly:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s actions in Ukraine have been reprehensible and cowardly: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the Kremlin is struggling to explain its litany of strategic mistakes and failings on the battlefield to the Rus...

Russia’s actions have violated all pillars of nuclear safety and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Russia’s actions have violated all pillars of nuclear safety and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

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

Predictable aid access is essential to ensure the Syrian people have their basic needs met: UK statement at the Security Council

Predictable aid access is essential to ensure the Syrian people have their basic needs met: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

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

Americas Minister visits Midwest to promote UK US trade ties

Americas Minister visits Midwest to promote UK US trade ties

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

UK Minister for the Americas David Rutley travels to the Midwest to promote UK-US trade ties that support millions of livelihoods on both sides of the...

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Foreign Secretary visits British armed forces on NATO’s ‘Eastern Flank’

Foreign Secretary visits British armed forces on NATO’s ‘Eastern Flank’

Monday, 29 May 2023

James Cleverly will meet UK military personnel leading NATO’s mission in Estonia. He will then visit Norway for a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers. ...

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Relocation of the illegal outpost in Homesh: FCDO statement

Relocation of the illegal outpost in Homesh: FCDO statement

Monday, 29 May 2023

FCDO spokesperson statement on relocation of the illegal outpost in Homesh...

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Minister Mitchell responds to Uganda's Anti Homosexuality Act

Minister Mitchell responds to Uganda's Anti Homosexuality Act

Monday, 29 May 2023

Minister Andrew Mitchell has issued a statement in response to the Government of Uganda signing the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 into law. ...

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African Union communiqué of 27 May 2023 on Sudan: Troika and EU response

African Union communiqué of 27 May 2023 on Sudan: Troika and EU response

Monday, 29 May 2023

Special envoys and representatives from Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union have issued a statement....

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Coronation celebration in Jordan: British Ambassador's speech

Coronation celebration in Jordan: British Ambassador's speech

Monday, 29 May 2023

British Ambassador to Jordan, Bridget Brind OBE, spoke of the work the UK and Jordan are doing to advance our century-long friendship and partnership....

UK to boost tech and innovation ties with India

UK to boost tech and innovation ties with India

Friday, 26 May 2023

Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad will visit India from 27 to 31 May to accelerate science and technology ties. ...

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Violence in the north of Kosovo: joint statement

Violence in the north of Kosovo: joint statement

Friday, 26 May 2023

This joint statement on violence in the north of Kosovo is by France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States of America....

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UK announces new humanitarian support package in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

UK announces new humanitarian support package in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Friday, 26 May 2023

The UK is today (Friday 26 May) announcing a new humanitarian programme in the DRC, which will spend £21 million this year. ...

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Women’s participation during crises: UK statement to the OSCE

Women’s participation during crises: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 26 May 2023

Emma Logan (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that the series of restrictions imposed by the Taliban are effectively erasing women and girls from Afghan...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bolivia: Richard Porter

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Bolivia: Richard Porter

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Mr Richard Porter has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Plurinational State of Bolivia in succession to Mr Jeff Glekin....

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UK minister commits to supporting green finance across Africa

UK minister commits to supporting green finance across Africa

Thursday, 25 May 2023

At an international conference in Egypt, the Minister of State for International Development committed to supporting the delivery of green finance acr...

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The changing nature of conflict in Africa requires adaptation to respond to evolving peace and security challenges: UK statement at the Security Council

The changing nature of conflict in Africa requires adaptation to respond to evolving peace and security challenges: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 25 May 2023

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

Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 25 May 2023: joint statement

Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 25 May 2023: joint statement

Thursday, 25 May 2023

The UK government and European Commission gave a joint statement following the 12th meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights....

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Report by Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response, May 2023

Report by Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response, May 2023

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Ambassador Holland voices UK support for the work of OSCE's Programme Office in Bishkek, including on border security, human rights, and climate chang...

Peace in Ukraine must be just and lasting: UK statement to the OSCE

Peace in Ukraine must be just and lasting: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Ukraine must be able to secure peace on their own terms. Russian aggression cannot be rewarded....

International coordination meeting on Myanmar sanctions efforts

International coordination meeting on Myanmar sanctions efforts

Thursday, 25 May 2023

UK Sanctions Coordinator met with US, EU and Canadian counterparts to discuss continued cooperation on Myanmar sanctions efforts. ...

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