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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office honours its first Jewish career ambassador with a room named in his memory

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office honours its first Jewish career ambassador with a room named in his memory

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

The ‘Phillips Room’ in the FCDO’s King Charles Street is dedicated to Sir Horace Phillips KCMG, the first British Jewish career ambassador....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Nepal: Rob Fenn

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Nepal: Rob Fenn

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Mr Rob Fenn has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Nepal. ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Kenya: Neil Wigan

Change of British High Commissioner to Kenya: Neil Wigan

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Mr Neil Wigan OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Kenya in succession to Ms Jane Marriott....

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We must continue to work together constructively to support the Libyan people to address long standing issues: UK Statement at the Security Council

We must continue to work together constructively to support the Libyan people to address long standing issues: UK Statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

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

Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752   April 2023

Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 April 2023

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 have issued a joint statement on the criminal trials in Iran....

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“Partnering for the long haul”: British Foreign Secretary visits Pacific nations

“Partnering for the long haul”: British Foreign Secretary visits Pacific nations

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly travels to the Pacific to strengthen partnerships with Pacific Island countries and New Zealand. ...

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The costs of inaction on the FSO Safer are severe: UK Statement at the Security Council

The costs of inaction on the FSO Safer are severe: UK Statement at the Security Council

Monday, 17 April 2023

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

A solid fuel missile is a significant increase in the DPRK’s ballistic missile capabilities: UK Statement at the Security Council

A solid fuel missile is a significant increase in the DPRK’s ballistic missile capabilities: UK Statement at the Security Council

Monday, 17 April 2023

Statement by Ambassador Woodward, at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea...

Situation in Sudan, April 2023: joint statement from the Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State

Situation in Sudan, April 2023: joint statement from the Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State

Monday, 17 April 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has given a joint statement with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the situation in Sudan....

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UK condemns sentencing of British Russian Opposition Leader Vladimir Kara Murza

UK condemns sentencing of British Russian Opposition Leader Vladimir Kara Murza

Monday, 17 April 2023

The UK has summoned the Russian Ambassador after the politically-motivated conviction and sentencing of British dual-national Vladimir Kara-Murza in a...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia: Michael Nithavrianakis

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia: Michael Nithavrianakis

Sunday, 16 April 2023

Mr Michael Nithavrianakis MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia....

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Foreign Secretary visits G7 Japan and Pacific Islands

Foreign Secretary visits G7 Japan and Pacific Islands

Sunday, 16 April 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly meeting G7 partners in Japan and visiting Pacific Islands to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific....

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UK statement on ongoing violence in Sudan

UK statement on ongoing violence in Sudan

Saturday, 15 April 2023

The UK has strongly condemned the ongoing violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support forces in Khartoum and multiple cities acro...

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Statement on 35th Anniversary of the Anfal campaign

Statement on 35th Anniversary of the Anfal campaign

Friday, 14 April 2023

Minister of State for the Middle East honours those killed and injured in Saddam Hussein's brutal campaign....

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Troika and European Union Envoys statement on Sudan

Troika and European Union Envoys statement on Sudan

Thursday, 13 April 2023

Special Envoys and Representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the UK, USA, and the EU have issued a statement on heightened tensions in Sudan....

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Securing sustainable peace across Colombia will require continued investment: UK Statement at the Security Council

Securing sustainable peace across Colombia will require continued investment: UK Statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 13 April 2023

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

We want to see a world in which girls have access to education that enables them to protect their health, well being and dignity: UK at the UN

We want to see a world in which girls have access to education that enables them to protect their health, well being and dignity: UK at the UN

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Statement by UK ECOSOC Ambassador Tom Woodroffe at the UN General Assembly plenary session on the UN Commission on Population and Development (CPD) ...

UK urges Malian authorities to take steps towards Peace Agreement implementation: UK Statement at the Security Council

UK urges Malian authorities to take steps towards Peace Agreement implementation: UK Statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on Mali...

Thousands of Ukrainians missing loved ones from their family gatherings this Easter: UK statement to the OSCE

Thousands of Ukrainians missing loved ones from their family gatherings this Easter: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Ambassador Bush says the arrival of Spring is overshadowed for a second year by Russia's destructive and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. ...

UK sanctions Abramovich and Usmanov's financial fixers in crackdown on oligarch enablers

UK sanctions Abramovich and Usmanov's financial fixers in crackdown on oligarch enablers

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

New sanctions announced target those who have knowingly assisted sanctioned Russia oligarchs to hide their assets in complex financial networks....

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Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group Statement: Detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group Statement: Detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

The Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group has released a statement on the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Samoa: Gareth Keith Hoar

Change of British High Commissioner to Samoa: Gareth Keith Hoar

Monday, 10 April 2023

Mr Gareth Keith Hoar has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Samoa in succession to Mr David Ward....

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As Russia sources weapons for its war, it is violating the very UN sanctions it helped to draft: UK Statement at the Security Council

As Russia sources weapons for its war, it is violating the very UN sanctions it helped to draft: UK Statement at the Security Council

Monday, 10 April 2023

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Alice Jacobs at the UN Security Council debate on export of weapons and military equipment...

Calls for de escalation at Jerusalem’s holy sites: Foreign Secretary statement

Calls for de escalation at Jerusalem’s holy sites: Foreign Secretary statement

Friday, 07 April 2023

Foreign Secretary calls for de-escalation and respect for Status Quo arrangements at Jerusalem’s holy sites....

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Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty 25th anniversary: UK and France statement

Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty 25th anniversary: UK and France statement

Thursday, 06 April 2023

France and the United Kingdom gave a joint statement on the 25th anniversary of their ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. ...

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Lord Ahmad reaffirms UK Egypt strategic relationship

Lord Ahmad reaffirms UK Egypt strategic relationship

Thursday, 06 April 2023

Minister for the Middle East, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, visited Egypt during Ramadan....

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The UK signals a boost in investment and trade and urges an end to conflict in Cameroon

The UK signals a boost in investment and trade and urges an end to conflict in Cameroon

Thursday, 06 April 2023

UK Minister for Development and Africa visits Cameroon and reaffirms UK support to trade and infrastructure. ...

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Ambassador to Paraguay's message for the 2021 Queen's birthday party

Ambassador to Paraguay's message for the 2021 Queen's birthday party

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Transcript of video message from Ambassador Ramin Navai as part of a virtual celebration in Paraguay for the 2021 Queen's birthday. ...

UN HRC52: Statement on human rights in Syrian Arab Republic

UN HRC52: Statement on human rights in Syrian Arab Republic

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Draft resolution L.16 on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, as delivered by Simon Manley, UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Gene...

Foreign Secretary welcomes Finland to NATO

Foreign Secretary welcomes Finland to NATO

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

The Foreign Secretary is in Brussels today for a 2-day meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers coinciding with Finland's historic accession to the Alliance....

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