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Iran: UK responds to executions of protestors

Iran: UK responds to executions of protestors

Saturday, 07 January 2023

The UK has condemned the executions of Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini who were part of the recent protests in Iran....

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The Status Quo governing Jerusalem’s holy sites preserves peace: UK statement at the Security Council

The Status Quo governing Jerusalem’s holy sites preserves peace: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 05 January 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on situation in the Middle East...

The absence of accountability for Syria's use of chemical weapons is a danger to us all: UK statement at the Security Council

The absence of accountability for Syria's use of chemical weapons is a danger to us all: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 05 January 2023

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on Chemical Weapons in Syria...

UK and Germany agree closer cooperation in first ever UK Germany annual Dialogue

UK and Germany agree closer cooperation in first ever UK Germany annual Dialogue

Thursday, 05 January 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly hosted German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in London for the first annual UK-Germany Strategic Dialogue....

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North Korea missile launch, 1 January 2023: FCDO statement

North Korea missile launch, 1 January 2023: FCDO statement

Sunday, 01 January 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has issued a statement after North Korea launched a ballistic missile....

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Overseas Honours List recognises outstanding contribution to vital foreign policy priorities

Overseas Honours List recognises outstanding contribution to vital foreign policy priorities

Friday, 30 December 2022

The New Years Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals for their service abroad. ...

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Taliban banning Afghan women from aid work: foreign ministers' joint statement

Taliban banning Afghan women from aid work: foreign ministers' joint statement

Thursday, 29 December 2022

Foreign ministers from 12 countries, and the EU, gave a statement after the Taliban’s order barred Afghan women from working for non-governmental orga...

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Request that Iran submits to binding arbitration for the downing of flight PS752: International Coordination and Response Group joint statement, December 2022

Request that Iran submits to binding arbitration for the downing of flight PS752: International Coordination and Response Group joint statement, December 2022

Wednesday, 28 December 2022

The governments of Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the UK gave a statement on Iran's shooting down of flight PS752 in January 2020, killing 176 civilian p...

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Libyan Independence Day: UK statement

Libyan Independence Day: UK statement

Saturday, 24 December 2022

The UK has issued a statement marking Libyan Independence Day....

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Fiji's prime minister appointment following the 2022 general election: Foreign Secretary's statement

Fiji's prime minister appointment following the 2022 general election: Foreign Secretary's statement

Saturday, 24 December 2022

James Cleverly gave a statement after the new Prime Minister of Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka, was appointed following the general election on 14 December 202...

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G7 foreign ministers’ virtual meeting, December 2022: chair's statement

G7 foreign ministers’ virtual meeting, December 2022: chair's statement

Friday, 23 December 2022

The foreign ministers of G7 countries had a call on 22 December 2022 to discuss a range of issues including Afghanistan and Russia's illegal war in Uk...

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North Korea: UK spokesperson response to firing of two short range ballistic missiles

North Korea: UK spokesperson response to firing of two short range ballistic missiles

Friday, 23 December 2022

North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles from its capital Pyongyang's Sunan area on Friday, according to reports by the South Korean m...

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Foreign Secretary call with the family of Harry Dunn

Foreign Secretary call with the family of Harry Dunn

Thursday, 22 December 2022

A statement from the Foreign Secretary following his call with the family of Harry Dunn this afternoon...

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Haitian actors must a agree a route forward to address insecurity, humanitarian and economic crises: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Haitian actors must a agree a route forward to address insecurity, humanitarian and economic crises: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 22 December 2022

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

UK condemns North Korea for supplying arms to Russian mercenary group fighting in Russia's illegal war in Ukraine

UK condemns North Korea for supplying arms to Russian mercenary group fighting in Russia's illegal war in Ukraine

Thursday, 22 December 2022

The UK government supports the US assessment that North Korea has delivered weapons to Russia for the Wagner Group to use in Russia's illegal war in U...

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Taliban’s closure of universities for women in Afghanistan: UK statement

Taliban’s closure of universities for women in Afghanistan: UK statement

Thursday, 22 December 2022

On behalf of the UK government Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon condemned the Taliban's recent decision to ban women from going to university across Af...

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Putin cannot distract from his failures: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin cannot distract from his failures: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 December 2022

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown condemns President Putin’s disastrous invasion and the devastation, death, and suffering that Putin has wrought....

The UK encourages the African Union and Somalia to seize this opportunity

The UK encourages the African Union and Somalia to seize this opportunity

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Explanation of Vote by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council on ATMIS...

This resolution sends a firm message to the Myanmar military: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution sends a firm message to the Myanmar military: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on the Situation in Myanmar...

Taliban's decision to ban women from universities in Afghanistan: foreign ministers' joint statement

Taliban's decision to ban women from universities in Afghanistan: foreign ministers' joint statement

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

The foreign ministers gave a joint statement condemning the Taliban’s recent decision to ban women from universities in Afghanistan....

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Cross border aid in Syria cannot be replaced: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Cross border aid in Syria cannot be replaced: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 21 December 2022

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

Closure of the Lachin Corridor could have severe humanitarian consequences: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Closure of the Lachin Corridor could have severe humanitarian consequences: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Ambassador James Kariuki speaks at the UN Security Council emergency meeting on the Lachin Corridor...

The Taliban are failing to live up to their commitments to the Afghan people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

The Taliban are failing to live up to their commitments to the Afghan people: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 20 December 2022

Ambassador Barbara Woodward speaks at the UN Security Council briefing on Afghanistan...

E3 Statement after UN Security Council Meeting on Iran: 19 December 2022

E3 Statement after UN Security Council Meeting on Iran: 19 December 2022

Monday, 19 December 2022

The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the JCPoA....

Iran’s continued nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Iran’s continued nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 19 December 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council Briefing on Iran...

Meaningful dialogue must end the cycle of violence across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Meaningful dialogue must end the cycle of violence across Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

Monday, 19 December 2022

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

North Korea missile launches, 18 December 2022: FCDO statement

North Korea missile launches, 18 December 2022: FCDO statement

Sunday, 18 December 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a statement following reports that 2 ballistic missiles were launched by North Korea....

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Libya’s political elite are blocking progress: UK statement at the Security Council

Libya’s political elite are blocking progress: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 16 December 2022

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

Human Rights Day 2022: summary of Lord Ahmad's speech

Human Rights Day 2022: summary of Lord Ahmad's speech

Friday, 16 December 2022

At an FCDO stakeholder event for International Human Rights Day on 12 December, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad gave a statement about the global human rights situ...

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Statement by the Troika and the European Union on violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States

Statement by the Troika and the European Union on violence in Upper Nile and Jonglei States

Friday, 16 December 2022

The Troika (UK, US and Norway) and the EU have issued a statement on the escalation in violence in the Upper Nile and Jonglei, South Sudan....

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