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Foreign Secretary to discuss strengthening NATO’s long term resilience at foreign ministers' meeting

Foreign Secretary to discuss strengthening NATO’s long term resilience at foreign ministers' meeting

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will this week reiterate the importance of enhancing support to Ukraine with NATO allies....

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Grave concern for the increasing instability in the West Bank and Jerusalem: UK statement at UN

Grave concern for the increasing instability in the West Bank and Jerusalem: UK statement at UN

Monday, 28 November 2022

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

Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative conference 2022: Foreign Secretary's speech

Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative conference 2022: Foreign Secretary's speech

Monday, 28 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave opening remarks at the PSVI conference 2022, and gave a speech following remarks from Nobel Laureate Nadia Murad...

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UK leads global action to tackle sexual violence in conflict

UK leads global action to tackle sexual violence in conflict

Monday, 28 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is hosting an international conference in London to strengthen urgent action to combat the use of sexual violence in ...

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A Night of Rhapsody with HSBC, British Embassy, British Council

A Night of Rhapsody with HSBC, British Embassy, British Council

Monday, 28 November 2022

HSBC with the British Embassy Manila & British Council brought guests to the final weekend performance of “We Will Rock You” at Samsung Performing Art...

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UK commitment to the Indo Pacific: Minister Trevelyan's speech

UK commitment to the Indo Pacific: Minister Trevelyan's speech

Monday, 28 November 2022

At Australia’s National Press Club in Canberra, UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to Australia and ...

UK Minister travels to Australia for talks on the Indo Pacific

UK Minister travels to Australia for talks on the Indo Pacific

Saturday, 26 November 2022

Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan will make her first visit in her new role to continue close UK-Australia cooperation and promote regional security and p...

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Kazakhstan 2022 Presidential elections: UK statement to the OSCE

Kazakhstan 2022 Presidential elections: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 25 November 2022

Ambassador Bush welcomes Kazakhstan's engagement with ODIHR, whose report will support reform in Kazakhstan....

12th Conference of the Pacific Community   Minister of State (Indo Pacific) remarks

12th Conference of the Pacific Community Minister of State (Indo Pacific) remarks

Friday, 25 November 2022

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, delivered the UK remarks at the 12th Conference of the Pacific Community in Port Vila, Vanuatu. ...

Statement to the twenty seventh session of the conference of the States Parties

Statement to the twenty seventh session of the conference of the States Parties

Friday, 25 November 2022

Statement by Baroness Goldie DL, at the twenty-seventh session of the Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW....

Foreign Secretary announces critical practical support for Ukraine as winter sets in

Foreign Secretary announces critical practical support for Ukraine as winter sets in

Friday, 25 November 2022

James Cleverly has travelled to Ukraine as part of ongoing UK efforts to ensure the country has the crucial practical support it needs through the win...

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Brazil WTO Trade Policy Review: UK statement

Brazil WTO Trade Policy Review: UK statement

Thursday, 24 November 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, gave a statement during Brazil’s 8th WTO Trade Policy Review. ...

UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Iran: UK statement

UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Iran: UK statement

Thursday, 24 November 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, raises concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022: UK statement to the OSCE

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2022: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 24 November 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush stresses that there has been an alarming increase in reports of gender-based violence since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine....

Address by Co Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on Georgia: UK response, November 2022

Address by Co Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on Georgia: UK response, November 2022

Thursday, 24 November 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush reiterates UK support for the work of GID Co-Chairs and calls on Russia to stop attacks on Georgia's sovereignty and territorial ...

The real legacy of Russia's illegal war in Ukraine will be death and destruction: UK statement to the OSCE

The real legacy of Russia's illegal war in Ukraine will be death and destruction: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 24 November 2022

Ambassador Bush says that Russia's repressive actions externally in Ukraine and internally within Russia have struck at the heart of OSCE’s core princ...

Russia’s systematic attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, and must end

Russia’s systematic attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, and must end

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

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

Accelerating progress towards tackling the climate crisis: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Accelerating progress towards tackling the climate crisis: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

UK statement on Climate delivered at UN Second Committee...

Recognising the importance of open, transparent, predictable international trade systems: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Recognising the importance of open, transparent, predictable international trade systems: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

UK statement on International Trade and Development delivered at UN Second Committee...

Upholding a universal, holistic approach to international tax cooperation: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Upholding a universal, holistic approach to international tax cooperation: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

UK statement on Tax delivered at UN Second Committee...

Responding to the many challenges faced by Small Island Developing States: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Responding to the many challenges faced by Small Island Developing States: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

UK statement on Small Island Developing States delivered at UN Second Committee...

Remaining committed to empowering women socially, economically, and politically: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Remaining committed to empowering women socially, economically, and politically: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

UK statement on Women in Development delivered at UN Second Committee...

Supporting resilient and sustainable development in Least Developed Countries: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Supporting resilient and sustainable development in Least Developed Countries: UK statement at UN Second Committee

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

UK statement on Least Developed Countries delivered at UN Second Committee...

UK concerned about Russian violations of international humanitarian law: UK statement to the OSCE

UK concerned about Russian violations of international humanitarian law: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush criticises the Russian government and military for reported violations of international humanitarian law in Russia's war against ...

UK and South Africa to work more closely on tackling pandemics and climate change

UK and South Africa to work more closely on tackling pandemics and climate change

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

British and South African researchers will save lives in the UK, South Africa and beyond – thanks to 9 collaborative research projects announced today...

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G7 foreign ministers' statement in Germany, November 2022

G7 foreign ministers' statement in Germany, November 2022

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Following their meeting in Münster, G7 foreign ministers gave a joint statement on a range of international issues including Russia's war against Ukra...

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UK minister to strengthen ties across the Pacific in first overseas visit

UK minister to strengthen ties across the Pacific in first overseas visit

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

Underlining the UK’s commitment to deepening ties with the Pacific Islands, Anne-Marie Trevelyan arrives in Vanuatu for her first overseas trip as Min...

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A Yemeni led truce continues to represent the best opportunity for progress

A Yemeni led truce continues to represent the best opportunity for progress

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

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

UK, France and Germany condemn Iran’s decision to further expand its nuclear programme

UK, France and Germany condemn Iran’s decision to further expand its nuclear programme

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

The UK, France and Germany (the E3) have issued a joint statement condemning the Iranian regime’s decision to further expand its nuclear programme....

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Supporting a holistic approach to tackling piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea

Supporting a holistic approach to tackling piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Statement by Alice Jacobs at the Security Council briefing on piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea...

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