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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...

Time to seize this momentum and deliver positive change for the people of Abyei

Time to seize this momentum and deliver positive change for the people of Abyei

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Abyei and UNISFA...

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly travels to India

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly travels to India

Thursday, 27 October 2022

The Foreign Secretary is visiting to India to strengthen UK-India relations and discuss economic cooperation as well as global security challenges....

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Report by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK response, October 2022

Report by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK response, October 2022

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Ambassador Bush commends efforts by OSCE's Parliamentary Assembly, and stresses that parliamentarians play a crucial role in ensuring sustained suppor...

Putin is resorting to more cruel, brutal, deadly methods in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin is resorting to more cruel, brutal, deadly methods in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 October 2022

Ambassador Bush marks eight months since Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, which has caused immense suffering, destruction and loss...

Russia and Iran have been caught red handed violating resolution 2231: UK statement at the Security Council

Russia and Iran have been caught red handed violating resolution 2231: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

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

Morad Tahbaz: Lord Ahmad's statement, 26 October 2022

Morad Tahbaz: Lord Ahmad's statement, 26 October 2022

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad has called on Iran to release Morad Tahbaz. ...

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Political and diplomatic efforts should have primacy over a military solution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Political and diplomatic efforts should have primacy over a military solution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council session on the Great Lakes...

Syria and Russia have long used disinformation to deflect attention from appalling war crimes committed by the Assad regime

Syria and Russia have long used disinformation to deflect attention from appalling war crimes committed by the Assad regime

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

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

Russian and regime intransigence continues to preclude progress in Syria

Russian and regime intransigence continues to preclude progress in Syria

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the political and humanitarian situation in Syria ...

WTO Trade Policy Review of Barbados: UK statement

WTO Trade Policy Review of Barbados: UK statement

Tuesday, 25 October 2022

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, commends the trade commitments made by Barbados and highlights the importance of UK-Bar...

Looking towards the mandate renewal of the UN Support Mission In Libya

Looking towards the mandate renewal of the UN Support Mission In Libya

Monday, 24 October 2022

Statement from Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on Libya...

Making Women’s Leadership and Participation in Peace and Humanitarian Processes a Norm

Making Women’s Leadership and Participation in Peace and Humanitarian Processes a Norm

Monday, 24 October 2022

Statement by Colonel Carl Harris, UK Military Advisor to the UN, at the High-level Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Leadership Dialogue...

Rejecting Russia's false allegations about Ukraine: P3 statement

Rejecting Russia's false allegations about Ukraine: P3 statement

Monday, 24 October 2022

The Foreign Ministers of the UK, USA and France have issued a statement rejecting Russia’s transparently false allegations about Ukraine. ...

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New wave of bombardment is an attack on Ukrainian civilians’ way of life: UK statement at the Security Council

New wave of bombardment is an attack on Ukrainian civilians’ way of life: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 21 October 2022

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

UK supports new UN sanctions in Haiti

UK supports new UN sanctions in Haiti

Friday, 21 October 2022

The UK announces support for a new UN sanctions regime in Haiti. ...

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It is our responsibility as Member States to unequivocally condemn disinformation, especially when it provokes or encourages threats to peace or acts of aggression.

It is our responsibility as Member States to unequivocally condemn disinformation, especially when it provokes or encourages threats to peace or acts of aggression.

Thursday, 20 October 2022

Statement by Mungo Woodifield, UK Spokesperson to the UN, at the UN Fourth Committee, 12th meeting - General Assembly, 77th Session...

Strengthening women’s resilience and leadership as a path to peace in regions plagued by armed groups

Strengthening women’s resilience and leadership as a path to peace in regions plagued by armed groups

Thursday, 20 October 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Annual Women, Peace and Security UN Security Council Open Debate: Strengthening Women’s Resilience and Le...

UK sanctions Iran over kamikaze Russian drones

UK sanctions Iran over kamikaze Russian drones

Thursday, 20 October 2022

The UK is implementing new sanctions on Iranian individuals and business responsible for supplying Russia with kamikaze drones used to bombard Ukraine...

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Putin stands alone on the international stage: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin stands alone on the international stage: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 20 October 2022

Ambassador Bush says the world will not stand by as Russia tramples on obligations enshrined in the UN Charter, and as it disregards OSCE principles a...

DOH, NHSC collaborate on standards development for Philippine CDC

DOH, NHSC collaborate on standards development for Philippine CDC

Thursday, 20 October 2022

In collaboration with the Department of Health, NICE International is in Manila this week for a knowledge exchange on Clinical Practice Guideline Deve...

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Report by OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights: UK response, October 2022

Report by OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights: UK response, October 2022

Thursday, 20 October 2022

Ambassador Bush commends ODIHR for to delivering on its mandate effectively and impartially, and for its efforts following Putin’s illegal invasion of...

Minister Keegan reaffirms important UK Egypt ties on first visit to Cairo

Minister Keegan reaffirms important UK Egypt ties on first visit to Cairo

Thursday, 20 October 2022

The UK Minister for Africa reaffirmed UK-Egypt partnership and, ahead of COP27, thanked Egypt for its leadership on climate change....

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England and Wales fans urged to follow World Cup travel tips: Qatar 2022

England and Wales fans urged to follow World Cup travel tips: Qatar 2022

Thursday, 20 October 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) issues 6 top tips for travelling England and Wales fans to help avoid preventable problems....

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Statement of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan

Statement of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

This statement is endorsed by the following members of the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan: United Kingdom, Qatar, Australia, Bangladesh, Bel...

UK announces humanitarian assistance for 150,000 women and children suffering drought and conflict in Ethiopia

UK announces humanitarian assistance for 150,000 women and children suffering drought and conflict in Ethiopia

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

A new £14 million UK funding package is expected to reach up to 150,000 people with comprehensive health, water sanitation, hygiene and nutrition serv...

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Human rights must remain the guiding light for our work at the UN: UK national statement at Third Committee

Human rights must remain the guiding light for our work at the UN: UK national statement at Third Committee

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

UK Ambassador James Kariuki delivered the UK national statement on human rights at the UN Third Committee....

We condemn all acts of intimidation or reprisal against those who cooperate with the UN

We condemn all acts of intimidation or reprisal against those who cooperate with the UN

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Joint statement delivered by Ireland on behalf of the UK and 78 countries on reprisals at the UN Third Committee ...

Supporting MINUSCA’s crucial efforts to help the CAR Government build lasting peace

Supporting MINUSCA’s crucial efforts to help the CAR Government build lasting peace

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Statement by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Central African Republic...

We must respect the bodily autonomy of women and girls throughout their lives: Cross regional joint statement at the UN Third Committee

We must respect the bodily autonomy of women and girls throughout their lives: Cross regional joint statement at the UN Third Committee

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Cross-regional joint statement by 71 countries at the UN Third Committee...

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