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UK announces nearly £40 million to provide vital food and water to West Africa

UK announces nearly £40 million to provide vital food and water to West Africa

Monday, 22 August 2022

The UK has announced £37.65 million in UK humanitarian funding to help people across the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin area. ...

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The international system that keeps us all safe starts with the UN Charter as the guarantor of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states

The international system that keeps us all safe starts with the UN Charter as the guarantor of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states

Monday, 22 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on promoting common security through dialogue and cooperation...

UK commits millions to helping the world's most vulnerable on World Humanitarian Day

UK commits millions to helping the world's most vulnerable on World Humanitarian Day

Thursday, 18 August 2022

The UK has announced £36 million in UK humanitarian funding to help people in Ukraine, East Africa and Syria....

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Government requests consultations with EU on participation in EU science programmes

Government requests consultations with EU on participation in EU science programmes

Wednesday, 17 August 2022

The UK Government wrote to the European Commission on 16 August 2022 to request consultations on finalising the UK’s participation in EU Programmes....

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UK launches formal consultations with EU over access to scientific programmes

UK launches formal consultations with EU over access to scientific programmes

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

The UK government has written to the EU Commission to launch dispute resolution proceedings over UK access to EU science programmes....

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Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Helen Lewis

Change of British High Commissioner to Mozambique: Helen Lewis

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Ms Helen Lewis has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique in succession to Ms Nne Nne Iwuji-Eme....

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The Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP gives speech at British High Commission in New Zealand

The Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP gives speech at British High Commission in New Zealand

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Minister for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling gave a speech at the British High Commission in Wellington to diplomats, policy makers and acad...

Minister for Europe's meeting with Azerbaijani Ambassador, 15 August 2022: statement

Minister for Europe's meeting with Azerbaijani Ambassador, 15 August 2022: statement

Monday, 15 August 2022

The UK Minister for Europe, Graham Stuart met the Azerbaijani Ambassador, Elin Suleymanov, to discuss a security incident at the Azerbaijani Embassy i...

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An expansion of the truce is in the interests of all parties and the Yemeni people

An expansion of the truce is in the interests of all parties and the Yemeni people

Monday, 15 August 2022

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

Calling on Russia to return full control of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities to their rightful sovereign owner: UK statement to UN Security Council

Calling on Russia to return full control of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities to their rightful sovereign owner: UK statement to UN Security Council

Thursday, 11 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine...

Willingness to collaborate and bridge differences for the greater good underpins Security Council negotiations

Willingness to collaborate and bridge differences for the greater good underpins Security Council negotiations

Thursday, 11 August 2022

Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the United Nations, gave a statement at the Security Council Arria formula meeting on penholding...

Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine: G7 foreign ministers' statement

Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine: G7 foreign ministers' statement

Wednesday, 10 August 2022

The G7 foreign ministers gave a statement in support of the IAEA's efforts to promote nuclear safety and security at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Pl...

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FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang over Beijing's aggressive escalation against Taiwan

FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador Zheng Zeguang over Beijing's aggressive escalation against Taiwan

Wednesday, 10 August 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has summoned China's Ambassador to explain his country’s actions against Taiwan....

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Continuing UK support in the fight against Daesh as it expands to new settings

Continuing UK support in the fight against Daesh as it expands to new settings

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the United Nations, gave a statement at the UN Security Council briefing on counter-terrorism....

Russia is violating International Humanitarian Law: UK statement to OSCE Special Permanent Council

Russia is violating International Humanitarian Law: UK statement to OSCE Special Permanent Council

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

UK Deputy Head of Delegation Deirdre Brown condemns Russia’s violation of International Humanitarian Law in Ukraine and argues that perpetrators will ...

Second anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Minister Chishti's statement

Second anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Minister Chishti's statement

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister Rehman Chishti calls for free and fair elections in Belarus....

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World Trade Organization General Council, July 2022: UK statements

World Trade Organization General Council, July 2022: UK statements

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, spoke on a variety of agenda items at the WTO General Council 25-26 July 2022. ...

Urging all parties to ensure the ceasefire in Gaza is durable and prevents further violence: UK statement to UN Security Council

Urging all parties to ensure the ceasefire in Gaza is durable and prevents further violence: UK statement to UN Security Council

Monday, 08 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Gaza ...

Capacity building for sustaining peace in Africa

Capacity building for sustaining peace in Africa

Monday, 08 August 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council open debate on peace and security in Africa...

UK boosts diplomatic ties in Australia and the Pacific as Minister Amanda Milling begins visit to the region

UK boosts diplomatic ties in Australia and the Pacific as Minister Amanda Milling begins visit to the region

Sunday, 07 August 2022

Minister Milling announces new diplomatic post of Consul General in Western Australia as part of a regional tour of Australia, New Zealand and Vanuatu...

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Treatment of Baha'i in Iran: FCDO minister's statement

Treatment of Baha'i in Iran: FCDO minister's statement

Friday, 05 August 2022

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon expresses concern following an increase in arrests and pers...

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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Jon Dean

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Jon Dean

Friday, 05 August 2022

Mr Jon Dean has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chad in succession to Mr Mark Matthews. ...

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UK announces agreement to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia and scale up security and development links

UK announces agreement to strengthen ties with Southeast Asia and scale up security and development links

Thursday, 04 August 2022

During the first UK-ASEAN ministerial meeting in Cambodia, Minister Milling and ASEAN foreign ministers agreed a Plan of Action for 2022 to 2026....

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Preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait: G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement

Preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait: G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement

Wednesday, 03 August 2022

The UK and G7 partners have issued a statement on preserving peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait....

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Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of truce in Yemen

Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of truce in Yemen

Tuesday, 02 August 2022

The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss welcomed the 2-month extension of the truce in Yemen, which was agreed today (2 August 2022)....

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Energy security amid Russia’s increased weaponization of energy: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Energy security amid Russia’s increased weaponization of energy: G7 foreign ministers’ statement

Tuesday, 02 August 2022

G7 foreign ministers and the EU High Representative issued a statement about energy security and resilience following Russia's illegal war against Ukr...

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Delivering a world free of nuclear weapons: Minister Stuart's speech to 10th Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference

Delivering a world free of nuclear weapons: Minister Stuart's speech to 10th Non Proliferation Treaty Review Conference

Monday, 01 August 2022

At the UN General Assembly the Minister for Europe spoke to the 10th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclea...

First maritime grain shipment leaves Ukraine under United Nations initiative

First maritime grain shipment leaves Ukraine under United Nations initiative

Monday, 01 August 2022

The first grain shipment since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sailed from the Black Sea port of Odesa....

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The arms embargo remains an important tool in the maintenance of peace and stability in the Central African Republic

The arms embargo remains an important tool in the maintenance of peace and stability in the Central African Republic

Friday, 29 July 2022

Explanation of vote delivered by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council adoption of a resolution on the Cent...

Russia's record of barbarism and criminality in the five months since they invaded Ukraine: UK statement to UN Security Council

Russia's record of barbarism and criminality in the five months since they invaded Ukraine: UK statement to UN Security Council

Friday, 29 July 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodard at the Security Council briefing on Ukraine...

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