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The costs of conflict are self evident

The costs of conflict are self evident

Thursday, 03 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council open debate on integrating effective resilience-building in peace operations for sust...

OSCE group of friends on safety of journalists: Joint statement to the OSCE

OSCE group of friends on safety of journalists: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 03 November 2022

Lithuanian Ambassador Vaidotas Verba delivers a Group of Friends statement in response to the report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Medi...

Foreign Secretary visits Glasgow a year after COP26 to meet Scottish experts behind “the revolutionary new batteries of the future”

Foreign Secretary visits Glasgow a year after COP26 to meet Scottish experts behind “the revolutionary new batteries of the future”

Thursday, 03 November 2022

During his visit, James Cleverly met with scientists and engineers developing lower cost, recyclable battery technology that will help developing coun...

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Report by OSCE's Representative on Freedom of the Media: UK response, November 2022

Report by OSCE's Representative on Freedom of the Media: UK response, November 2022

Thursday, 03 November 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush laments the deterioration of media freedom in the OSCE region, including in Russia and following Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine....

Russia destroys Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia destroys Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 03 November 2022

Justin Addison (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Putin has turned his attention to defenceless Ukrainian civilians, as he is losing his illegal wa...

Russia is trying to maximise civilian hardship over winter: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is trying to maximise civilian hardship over winter: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 03 November 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia's missile attacks targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, and the impact on human lives....

Russia “plunging world’s poorest further into despair” – Foreign Secretary to tell G7 partners

Russia “plunging world’s poorest further into despair” – Foreign Secretary to tell G7 partners

Thursday, 03 November 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is in Germany for talks with G7 partners on the impact of Russia's war both in Ukraine and around the world. ...

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The Iranian people will no longer tolerate violence and oppression

The Iranian people will no longer tolerate violence and oppression

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council Arria meeting on protests in Iran ...

Bosnia and Herzegovina has made progress since 1995, but its hard won peace remains fragile and under pressure

Bosnia and Herzegovina has made progress since 1995, but its hard won peace remains fragile and under pressure

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina...

Russia’s allegations have no credible basis in fact

Russia’s allegations have no credible basis in fact

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine...

The Iranian people will no longer tolerate violence and oppression

The Iranian people will no longer tolerate violence and oppression

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council Arria meeting on protests in Iran...

FCDO Minister statement on North Korea missile tests

FCDO Minister statement on North Korea missile tests

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

FCDO Minister of State, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, condemns the latest missile tests by North Korea on 2 November....

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We owe it to the millions of refugees and displaced, to find practical, long term political answers

We owe it to the millions of refugees and displaced, to find practical, long term political answers

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees...

Putin’s only aim is to spread terror in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin’s only aim is to spread terror in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says Putin has continued to mercilessly punish the Ukrainian people for Russia’s poor performance on the battle...

UK sanctions Russian steel and petrochemical tycoons funding Putin's war

UK sanctions Russian steel and petrochemical tycoons funding Putin's war

Wednesday, 02 November 2022

The UK has today (Wednesday 2 November) sanctioned 4 oligarchs who have enabled Putin to mobilise Russian industries to support his military effort. ...

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UK boosts Ukraine's cyber defences with £6 million support package

UK boosts Ukraine's cyber defences with £6 million support package

Tuesday, 01 November 2022

The UK Ukraine Cyber Programme uses world-leading expertise to protect Ukraine’s critical national infrastructure and vital public services from cyber...

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Human rights situation in Xinjiang, China: joint statement at the UN on behalf of 50 countries

Human rights situation in Xinjiang, China: joint statement at the UN on behalf of 50 countries

Monday, 31 October 2022

This joint statement was published on behalf of 50 countries in the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee, on the human rights situation in ...

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The United Kingdom will continue to stand with Somalia

The United Kingdom will continue to stand with Somalia

Monday, 31 October 2022

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council meeting on the situation in Somalia...

Ending the Black Sea Grain Initiative would unleash an

Ending the Black Sea Grain Initiative would unleash an "unprecedented wave of hunger and destitution": UK statement to the UN Security Council

Monday, 31 October 2022

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the Black Sea Grain Initiative....

The actions of the Belarusian state endangered the safety and security of a commercial passenger aircraft and the lives of all those onboard

The actions of the Belarusian state endangered the safety and security of a commercial passenger aircraft and the lives of all those onboard

Monday, 31 October 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing by the President of the ICAO Council on the event involving Ryanair flight F...

Attack in Mogadishu: Foreign Secretary's statement

Attack in Mogadishu: Foreign Secretary's statement

Sunday, 30 October 2022

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a statement strongly condemning the attack in Mogadishu, Somalia....

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UN Security Council Counter Terrorism Committee meeting in New Delhi: Foreign Secretary's speech

UN Security Council Counter Terrorism Committee meeting in New Delhi: Foreign Secretary's speech

Saturday, 29 October 2022

At the CTC meeting, the UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly stated that we must continue to work together internationally to fight terrorist ideologie...

Foreign Secretary calls on global community to fight terrorism

Foreign Secretary calls on global community to fight terrorism

Friday, 28 October 2022

At the UN Security Council Counter Terrorism Committee, the Foreign Secretary will say that we must starve terrorists of finance and emerging technolo...

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UK announces new support for cholera outbreak in Syria

UK announces new support for cholera outbreak in Syria

Friday, 28 October 2022

FCDO Minister of State, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad, has announced new support for UNICEF in response to the cholera outbreak. ...

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The urgent need to avoid further escalation in the West Bank

The urgent need to avoid further escalation in the West Bank

Friday, 28 October 2022

Statement from Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question...

North Korea ballistic missile tests: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile tests: FCDO statement

Friday, 28 October 2022

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea’s ballistic missile tests on 28 October....

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Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre: UK response, October 2022

Report by OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre: UK response, October 2022

Friday, 28 October 2022

Ambassador Bush thanks Director of OSCE's Conflict Prevention Centre, Ambassador Yrjölä, for CPC's work in the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine a...

Continuing the Security Council's commitment to peace in Colombia

Continuing the Security Council's commitment to peace in Colombia

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki on the renewal of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia's mandate...

Enhancing the overall safety, sustainability and security of outer space: Joint statement by 46 Member States

Enhancing the overall safety, sustainability and security of outer space: Joint statement by 46 Member States

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Statement delivered on behalf of 46 Member States at the Joint Panel Discussion of the 1st and 4th Committees on Challenges to Space Security and Sust...

How much more of Russia's nonsense do we have to endure: UK Statement at the Security Council

How much more of Russia's nonsense do we have to endure: UK Statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Ukraine and Biological Weapons...

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