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Political prisoners in Belarus: UK statement to the OSCE

Political prisoners in Belarus: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 27 January 2023

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown joins others at the OSCE in calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus....

The UK supports the expansion of the Security Council

The UK supports the expansion of the Security Council

Thursday, 26 January 2023

Statement by Ambassador Richard Croker, at the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform...

The ‘New Agenda for Peace’ is an opportunity to put prevention centre and to save lives down the line: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The ‘New Agenda for Peace’ is an opportunity to put prevention centre and to save lives down the line: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 26 January 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council Open Debate on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace...

UK firms up support for Georgia in annual Wardrop Dialogue

UK firms up support for Georgia in annual Wardrop Dialogue

Thursday, 26 January 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly hosted Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili in London for the annual UK-Georgia Strategic Dialogue....

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We will not become numb to the suffering caused by Russia's illegal invasion: UK statement to the OSCE

We will not become numb to the suffering caused by Russia's illegal invasion: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 26 January 2023

Ambassador Bush condemns Russia's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, and stresses Russia will not break the resolve of the Ukrainian pe...

Report by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK response, January 2023

Report by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK response, January 2023

Thursday, 26 January 2023

Ambassador Bush voices full support for the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s continued focus on Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine....

The UK urges the Sudanese authorities to enhance their cooperation with the International Criminal Court: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK urges the Sudanese authorities to enhance their cooperation with the International Criminal Court: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Statement by Chanaka Wickremasinghe, UK Legal Adviser, at the Security Council briefing by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Darfu...

Our commitment to a sustainable solution to the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK Statement at UN Security Council

Our commitment to a sustainable solution to the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK Statement at UN Security Council

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on Syria. ...

Cold Lang Syne! Antarctica hosts its biggest ever Burns supper

Cold Lang Syne! Antarctica hosts its biggest ever Burns supper

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

The Foreign Secretary toasts British embassies and high commissions worldwide as they fly the flag for Scotland this Burns Night....

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Russia has chosen a path of depravity over humanity: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia has chosen a path of depravity over humanity: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Ian Stubbs (UK delegation) says Putin’s horrific war of choice has created a legacy for which millions will be forced to bear the cost of for years to...

Our shared ambitions in the Indo Pacific: Minister Trevelyan's speech at Asia House

Our shared ambitions in the Indo Pacific: Minister Trevelyan's speech at Asia House

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

At the London-based think tank Asia House, Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan gave a keynote speech on the UK’s ongoing commitment to the Indo-Pacific regi...

We must work together if we want to get girls’ education back on track: Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Girls’ Education

We must work together if we want to get girls’ education back on track: Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Girls’ Education

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Girls’ Education Helen Grant delivered at statement at the UN on  International Day of Education ...

G7++ energy coordination meeting, January 2023: Lord Ahmad's intervention

G7++ energy coordination meeting, January 2023: Lord Ahmad's intervention

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Minister of State Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon set out the UK’s offer of help ahead of the June 2023 Ukraine Recovery Conference....

Criminal gang activity and human rights violations continue to threaten the peace and stability of Haiti: UK statement at UN Security Council

Criminal gang activity and human rights violations continue to threaten the peace and stability of Haiti: UK statement at UN Security Council

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

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

Holocaust Memorial Day reception, January 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech

Holocaust Memorial Day reception, January 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a speech at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office at an event ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day 2023. ...

Foreign Secretary leads calls to remember victims of the Holocaust

Foreign Secretary leads calls to remember victims of the Holocaust

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the Israeli Embassy host a Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. ...

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Minister pledges UK support at Africa summit to fight food insecurity

Minister pledges UK support at Africa summit to fight food insecurity

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

During a 2-day visit to Senegal, the Minister for Development and Africa emphasises the importance of the UK working with African countries....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Djibouti: Vinay Talwar

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Djibouti: Vinay Talwar

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Mr Vinay Talwar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Djibouti....

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United Kingdom commences membership on the United Nation’s Committee on NGOs

United Kingdom commences membership on the United Nation’s Committee on NGOs

Monday, 23 January 2023

Statement delivered by Richard Croker, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Israel: Simon Walters

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Israel: Simon Walters

Monday, 23 January 2023

Simon Walters has been appointed His Majesty's Ambassador to Israel...

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UK imposes further coordinated sanctions on Iranian regime officials

UK imposes further coordinated sanctions on Iranian regime officials

Monday, 23 January 2023

The Foreign Secretary announced more sanctions on Iranian officials at the heart of the regime’s repression, including on Deputy Prosecutor General Ah...

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UK joins core group dedicated to achieving accountability for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

UK joins core group dedicated to achieving accountability for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

Friday, 20 January 2023

The UK is joining a core group of partners to shape thinking on how to ensure criminal accountability for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine....

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Building a modern partnership rooted in shared values: Minister spends week in Japan to boost ties

Building a modern partnership rooted in shared values: Minister spends week in Japan to boost ties

Friday, 20 January 2023

The Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, visited Japan from 16 to 20 January....

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UK announces support to Ethiopian drought and conflict affected regions

UK announces support to Ethiopian drought and conflict affected regions

Friday, 20 January 2023

The Minister for Development Andrew Mitchell has announced UK humanitarian aid for regions of rising insecurity within Ethiopia....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Alyson King

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Alyson King

Friday, 20 January 2023

Ms Alyson King OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo....

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There is mounting evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces: UK statement to the OSCE

There is mounting evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush says that the sheer destruction and dire humanitarian impact caused by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is both shocking and ...

Address by the Chair of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Address by the Chair of the Council of Europe: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Ambassador Neil Bush thanks Minister Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir for outlining Iceland’s priorities at the Council of Europe and collaboration with ...

The UK opposes all unilateral actions that will make Israeli Palestinian peace harder to achieve: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The UK opposes all unilateral actions that will make Israeli Palestinian peace harder to achieve: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Statement delivered by Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council briefing on MEPP...

Russia's brutal war blatantly disregards OSCE principles and commitments: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's brutal war blatantly disregards OSCE principles and commitments: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Ambassador Bush welcomes the incoming Bosnian FSC Chair and stresses the continued need to highlight the impact of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine...

Russia is committing heinous crimes against Ukraine and trying to pull the wool over our eyes: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Russia is committing heinous crimes against Ukraine and trying to pull the wool over our eyes: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

Statement delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on human rights and religious freedom in Ukraine...

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