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An important first step in Ukrainian efforts to seek justice in accordance with international law: UK statement at UN

An important first step in Ukrainian efforts to seek justice in accordance with international law: UK statement at UN

Monday, 14 November 2022

Statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly discussion on a resolution on remedy and reparation for aggression again...

Ensuring long term stability in the Central African Republic

Ensuring long term stability in the Central African Republic

Monday, 14 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Central African Republic...

The contribution of United Nations Police to the Action for Peacekeeping Plus Priorities

The contribution of United Nations Police to the Action for Peacekeeping Plus Priorities

Monday, 14 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on UN Peacekeeping Operations...

Direct flights between Tel Aviv and Doha for the World Cup: Foreign Secretary's statement

Direct flights between Tel Aviv and Doha for the World Cup: Foreign Secretary's statement

Monday, 14 November 2022

The Foreign Secretary has welcomed an agreement between Qatar and Israel to allow direct flights between Tel Aviv and Doha for the football FIFA World...

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UK and international partners announce further sanctions against Iranian officials

UK and international partners announce further sanctions against Iranian officials

Monday, 14 November 2022

The UK has sanctioned officials within the Iranian regime responsible for heinous human rights violations. ...

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UK funding to help repair Ukraine’s damaged energy systems and get power back to Ukrainian people

UK funding to help repair Ukraine’s damaged energy systems and get power back to Ukrainian people

Monday, 14 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announces the first tranche of UK funding to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund....

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UK aid will save over one million lives from killer diseases

UK aid will save over one million lives from killer diseases

Monday, 14 November 2022

New UK support to the Global Fund will help fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria....

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Foreign Secretary summons Iranian Chargé d’Affaires over threats to journalists in the UK

Foreign Secretary summons Iranian Chargé d’Affaires over threats to journalists in the UK

Friday, 11 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly instructed the FCDO to summon Iran’s most senior diplomat. ...

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UK France foreign ministers joint statement: 11 November 2022

UK France foreign ministers joint statement: 11 November 2022

Friday, 11 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the Foreign Minister of France Catherine Colonna issued a joint statement following their talks in Paris....

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Foreign Secretary: as we honour the war dead of the past, we also remember Ukraine's fight for freedom today

Foreign Secretary: as we honour the war dead of the past, we also remember Ukraine's fight for freedom today

Friday, 11 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visits Paris to mark the first Armistice Day since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine....

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Human rights in Belarus: Joint statement to the OSCE

Human rights in Belarus: Joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 11 November 2022

Canadian Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear stresses that the Belarusian authorities have intensified the brutal and unprecedented repression of the Belarusia...

Welcoming a holistic, integrated approach to tackling terrorism and protecting those at risk

Welcoming a holistic, integrated approach to tackling terrorism and protecting those at risk

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council debate on counter-terrorism in Africa...

UK aid funding open to Oxfam

UK aid funding open to Oxfam

Thursday, 10 November 2022

The charity can once again bid for UK aid funding for its work around the world...

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Report by Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK response, November 2022

Report by Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK response, November 2022

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown thanks Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Keiderling, for their efforts to support peace and stability in Mol...

Report by the Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, November 2022

Report by the Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, November 2022

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown highlights the negative consequences of Russia's illegal war in Ukraine on energy security, climate security, and food securit...

Putin's contempt for human life is inexcusable: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin's contempt for human life is inexcusable: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown condemns Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine’s civilians and critical national infrastructure, including healthcare faciliti...

Colombia receives support from Germany, Norway and the UK for implementing their ambitious plan to contain deforestation in the Colombian Amazon

Colombia receives support from Germany, Norway and the UK for implementing their ambitious plan to contain deforestation in the Colombian Amazon

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

Supported by Germany and local communities, Colombia will work to address deforestation in the Colombian Amazon....

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The UK remains committed to working with the Prosecutor’s Office and the Libyan authorities

The UK remains committed to working with the Prosecutor’s Office and the Libyan authorities

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

Statement by Chanaka Wickremasinghe, UK Legal Adviser at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Libya...

Putin's failures are becoming apparent to the Russian people: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin's failures are becoming apparent to the Russian people: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Russia's illegal and brutal war against Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the people of Russia ...

The UK stands with the people of Iran as they demand fundamental freedoms

The UK stands with the people of Iran as they demand fundamental freedoms

Wednesday, 09 November 2022

UK statement at the UN General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue on human rights in Iran...

UK steps up climate finance support for African countries

UK steps up climate finance support for African countries

Tuesday, 08 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced a significant increase in the UK’s financial support to African countries on the frontline of climate c...

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South Africa Just Energy Transition Investment Plan: joint statement

South Africa Just Energy Transition Investment Plan: joint statement

Monday, 07 November 2022

The International Partners Group (IPG) of France, Germany, UK, US and the EU, chaired by the UK, welcome and endorse South Africa’s Just Energy Transi...

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Foreign Secretary at COP27 pledges new support for developing countries to deal with climate change

Foreign Secretary at COP27 pledges new support for developing countries to deal with climate change

Monday, 07 November 2022

At the Sharm el-Sheikh COP27 climate conference, James Cleverly will announce further support for developing economies to tackle the impacts of climat...

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Until Syria gives proper assurances to the international community, we must assume it continues to hold chemical weapons

Until Syria gives proper assurances to the international community, we must assume it continues to hold chemical weapons

Monday, 07 November 2022

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Syrian chemical weapons...

North Korea ballistic missile test: FCDO spokesperson statement

North Korea ballistic missile test: FCDO spokesperson statement

Saturday, 05 November 2022

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea’s ballistic missile test on 5 November....

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These actions are an unacceptable threat to international peace and security

These actions are an unacceptable threat to international peace and security

Friday, 04 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council open briefing on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Ballistic Missile Test...

Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia: UK statement, November 2022

Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia: UK statement, November 2022

Friday, 04 November 2022

On the 2-year anniversary of the conflict, the FCDO gave a statement on the peace agreement between the Ethiopian Government and the Tigray People’s L...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Brazil: Stephanie Al Qaq

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Brazil: Stephanie Al Qaq

Friday, 04 November 2022

Ms Stephanie Al-Qaq has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil....

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North Korea missile tests: Minister Trevelyan's statement, November 2022

North Korea missile tests: Minister Trevelyan's statement, November 2022

Thursday, 03 November 2022

FCDO Minister of State, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, condemns the latest missile tests by The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 3 November 2022...

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International Atomic Energy Agency report on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement

International Atomic Energy Agency report on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement

Thursday, 03 November 2022

The Foreign Secretary has welcomed the IAEA’s report finding no undeclared nuclear activities by Ukraine....

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