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UN Conference on Disarmament 27 February 2023: Minister for Europe statement

UN Conference on Disarmament 27 February 2023: Minister for Europe statement

Monday, 27 February 2023

The Minister for Europe addressed the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva to reaffirm UK support for international disarmament...

Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum 2023: Minister Mitchell's speech

Friday, 24 February 2023

The Minister for Development gave a keynote speech at the third Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum on how important anticipatory action is in hum...

UK support for Ukraine will never be time limited: Foreign Secretary's statement at the UN

UK support for Ukraine will never be time limited: Foreign Secretary's statement at the UN

Friday, 24 February 2023

One year after Russia's illegal invasion, James Cleverly spoke at the United Nations Security Council open debate on Ukraine to reaffirm UK support fo...

OSCE Reinforced Special Permanent Council 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement

OSCE Reinforced Special Permanent Council 2023: Foreign Secretary's statement

Friday, 24 February 2023

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says that the UK stands with Ukraine to achieve a just and enduring peace, rooted in the principles of the OSCE an...

New sanctions ban every item Russia is using on the battlefield

New sanctions ban every item Russia is using on the battlefield

Friday, 24 February 2023

The Foreign Secretary announced a new package of sanctions, including export bans on every item Ukraine has found Russia using on the battlefield to d...

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The 3rd ROK UK Cyber Dialogue Held in Seoul

The 3rd ROK UK Cyber Dialogue Held in Seoul

Friday, 24 February 2023

The 3rd Republic of Korea (ROK)-United Kingdom (UK) Cyber Dialogue was held in Seoul on Friday, February 10th....

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Foreign Secretary urges international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes

Foreign Secretary urges international support to Ukraine for as long as it takes

Friday, 24 February 2023

James Cleverly addresses the UN Security Council in New York, calling on international partners to support Ukraine, 1 year on since Russia's illegal i...

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Recognising the EU’s role in addressing global challenges and supporting Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Recognising the EU’s role in addressing global challenges and supporting Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on EU-UN cooperation....

New UK plan launched to protect women and girls in conflict

New UK plan launched to protect women and girls in conflict

Thursday, 23 February 2023

The UK government launches the new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security to reduce the impact of conflict, and other global threats, on wo...

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UK announces new food security support for Yemen

UK announces new food security support for Yemen

Thursday, 23 February 2023

The UK announces new UK food security support for Yemen as Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to food and fuel price increases....

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Ukraine resolution underlines the need for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace: UK Statement at General Assembly

Ukraine resolution underlines the need for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace: UK Statement at General Assembly

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at General Assembly Special Session on Ukraine...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: Guy Warrington

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: Guy Warrington

Thursday, 23 February 2023

Mr Guy Warrington has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Jonny Baxter....

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UK encourages Somalia’s leadership to translate agreements into tangible outcomes: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

UK encourages Somalia’s leadership to translate agreements into tangible outcomes: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

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

Putin has badly miscalculated in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin has badly miscalculated in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

UK military adviser, Ian Stubbs, says that 1 year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin is losing strategically and at enormous cost to the Russ...

Russian Security Council initiative an attempt to distract from ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK Statement in the Security Council

Russian Security Council initiative an attempt to distract from ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK Statement in the Security Council

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Statement delivered by Thomas Phipps at the United Nations Security Council meeting on the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage...

The international community must make UN peacekeeping fit for today's challenges

The international community must make UN peacekeeping fit for today's challenges

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the opening plenary and general debate on peacekeeping operations...

Amidst ongoing human rights violations, the UK urges parties across Central Africa to work towards a peace process

Amidst ongoing human rights violations, the UK urges parties across Central Africa to work towards a peace process

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Statement by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Central Africa...

UK and Slovakia step up cooperation in security and trade

UK and Slovakia step up cooperation in security and trade

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Slovak Foreign Minister Rastislav Ká?er signed a joint declaration on closer cooperation on 21 February 2023 in L...

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Qatar UK inaugural Strategic Dialogue 2023: joint communiqué

Qatar UK inaugural Strategic Dialogue 2023: joint communiqué

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

The Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, and the UK Foreign Secretary held the first annual Dialogue in London on 20 February 20...

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Foreign Secretary's call with China Foreign Minister Qin Gang, February 2023

Foreign Secretary's call with China Foreign Minister Qin Gang, February 2023

Monday, 20 February 2023

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke to the Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on 20 February 2023....

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Recent North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Recent North Korean Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 20 February 2023

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

The UK stands ready to facilitate discussions and dialogue between Israelis and the Palestinians: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK stands ready to facilitate discussions and dialogue between Israelis and the Palestinians: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 20 February 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the Middle East ...

Foreign Secretary summons Iranian diplomat over continued threat to UK based journalists

Foreign Secretary summons Iranian diplomat over continued threat to UK based journalists

Monday, 20 February 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly instructed FCDO officials to summon Iran’s most senior diplomat, due to serious threats against journalists living in...

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North Korea missile tests: FCDO response, 20 February 2023

North Korea missile tests: FCDO response, 20 February 2023

Monday, 20 February 2023

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson comments on the recent missile tests carried out by North Korea on 20 February 2023....

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UK development minister visits Turkey Syria earthquake response

UK development minister visits Turkey Syria earthquake response

Sunday, 19 February 2023

UK Development Minister Andrew Mitchell visited southern Turkey on Sunday 19 February to see the response to the earthquakes first-hand....

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Almost a year on from Russia’s illegal invasion, there is no sign of it ending the war in Ukraine: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Almost a year on from Russia’s illegal invasion, there is no sign of it ending the war in Ukraine: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 17 February 2023

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Moldova: Fern Horine

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Moldova: Fern Horine

Friday, 17 February 2023

Ms Fern Horine has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova....

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Russia’s actions have left over 21.8 million people in humanitarian need: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s actions have left over 21.8 million people in humanitarian need: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown commends UNHCR's work during this unprecedented year of humanitarian need, including in response to Russia's war against Ukrai...

The UK will support a better future for Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

The UK will support a better future for Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown says that the UK, together with partners, will accelerate efforts to ensure Ukraine wins the war and secures a just and lastin...

Political prisoners in Belarus: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2023

Political prisoners in Belarus: UK statement to the OSCE, February 2023

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Deputy Ambassador Brown again calls on the Belarusian regime to immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners and to respect OSCE co...

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