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UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on women and girls in Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on women and girls in Afghanistan

Friday, 08 July 2022

Ambassador Simon Manley, the UK's Permanent Representative in Geneva, delivered a statement ahead of the adoption - by consensus - of a resolution on ...

Global food crisis and climate change compound the humanitarian situation in the Sahel

Global food crisis and climate change compound the humanitarian situation in the Sahel

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on West Africa and the Sahel...

Middle East Minister visits Gulf to deepen economic ties

Middle East Minister visits Gulf to deepen economic ties

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Amanda Milling, Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East reaffirmed the close ties between the United Kingdom and the Gulf during her visit to B...

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Report by Head of OSCE Presence in Albania: UK response, July 2022

Report by Head of OSCE Presence in Albania: UK response, July 2022

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown thanks OSCE for their work in Albania on electoral reform, media freedom, anti-corruption, and the fight against serious organ...

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response, July 2022

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response, July 2022

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown voices UK support for OSCE HCNM and calls for the protection of national minorities in Russia's war against Ukraine....

Russia's contempt for international law is clear: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's contempt for international law is clear: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 07 July 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown reiterates that Russia alone is responsible for the horrific war in Ukraine, and it is failing to meet its international commi...

Africa Debate 2022: Minister Ford's speech

Africa Debate 2022: Minister Ford's speech

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister Vicky Ford spoke at the Africa Debate 2022, an Africa investment summit hosted by Invest Africa....

Russia’s war interferes with the education of Ukrainian children: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war interferes with the education of Ukrainian children: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Justin Addison (UK delegation) speaks at an OSCE Economic and Environmental Committee meeting about the impact Russia's war against Ukraine has on edu...

Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK voluntary report to the OSCE

Freedom of Religion or Belief: UK voluntary report to the OSCE

Wednesday, 06 July 2022

Saffienne Vincent-Neal (UK delegation) briefs OSCE counterparts on London 2022 International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief....

UK Egypt Association Council 2022: joint statement

UK Egypt Association Council 2022: joint statement

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

The Foreign Secretary met with her Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry for the inaugural meeting of the UK-Egypt Association Council. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Ukraine and Crimea

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Ukraine and Crimea

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement in response to the UN High Commissioner for Huma...

Russia's intensified attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's intensified attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown highlights the devastating cost for civilians targeted in Russia's war against Ukraine at a special OSCE Permanent Council mee...

International Ministerial Freedom of Religion or Belief Conference 2022: Foreign Secretary's opening speech

International Ministerial Freedom of Religion or Belief Conference 2022: Foreign Secretary's opening speech

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

At the UK-hosted conference, Liz Truss called for everyone to work together to defend freedom of religion or belief and show the potential for positiv...

UK to champion importance of freedom of religion or belief at global conference

UK to champion importance of freedom of religion or belief at global conference

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

The UK will host faith, belief, government and civil society leaders to call for more action to protect freedom of religion or belief around the world...

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100th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

100th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Statement by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the One Hundredth Se...

Ukraine Recovery Conference: Foreign Secretary's remarks, 4 July 2022

Ukraine Recovery Conference: Foreign Secretary's remarks, 4 July 2022

Monday, 04 July 2022

During the plenary, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss spoke about how the UK will lead in supporting the Government of Ukraine's reconstruction and developm...

UK to implement further punishing economic measures on Belarus

UK to implement further punishing economic measures on Belarus

Monday, 04 July 2022

The UK government introduces new sanctions on Belarus as the Lukashenko regime continues to actively facilitate Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine....

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Prevention and prosecution of war crimes: UK remarks at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly event

Prevention and prosecution of war crimes: UK remarks at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly event

Monday, 04 July 2022

Ambassador Neil Bush reiterates UK determination to hold Russia to account for atrocities in Ukraine at an OSCE Parliamentary Assembly side event pane...

Foreign Secretary announces major UK package of support to help rebuild Ukraine

Foreign Secretary announces major UK package of support to help rebuild Ukraine

Monday, 04 July 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will set out the wide-ranging package of support at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Lugano, Switzerland....

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Lord Ahmad: Our support for Ukraine must not waver

Lord Ahmad: Our support for Ukraine must not waver

Saturday, 02 July 2022

Lord Ahmad speaks during the opening session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Annual Session in Birmingham....

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement during the Urgent Debate on Afghanistan

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement during the Urgent Debate on Afghanistan

Friday, 01 July 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement during the urgent debate on the human rights of ...

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss meeting with the French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna: 1 July 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss meeting with the French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna: 1 July 2022

Friday, 01 July 2022

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss met French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris. ...

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Twenty fifth anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong: Foreign Secretary's statement

Twenty fifth anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong: Foreign Secretary's statement

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Today, 30 June 2022, marks 25 years since the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China, and 2 years since the imposition of the National Security La...

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Iran’s nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: UK at Security Council

Iran’s nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: UK at Security Council

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231...

Iran should take this opportunity to conclude the deal while it is still possible: E3 at Security Council

Iran should take this opportunity to conclude the deal while it is still possible: E3 at Security Council

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Joint statement by UK, France and Germany ahead of the Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231...

UK Minister announces £95 million UK aid support for vulnerable Jordanians and refugees

UK Minister announces £95 million UK aid support for vulnerable Jordanians and refugees

Thursday, 30 June 2022

The Minister for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling visited Jordan on 26 and 27 June 2022....

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UK commits a further £500,000 to landmine disposal in Armenia and Azerbaijan

UK commits a further £500,000 to landmine disposal in Armenia and Azerbaijan

Thursday, 30 June 2022

The funding will enable the United Nations Development Programme to help with training and expert advice in effective mine clearance. ...

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UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Venezuela

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Venezuela

Thursday, 30 June 2022

The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered a statement on behalf of the UK during the Interactive Dialo...

Stressing the importance of diplomatic efforts over military solutions to deliver long term stability for DRC

Stressing the importance of diplomatic efforts over military solutions to deliver long term stability for DRC

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

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

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement during Interactive Dialogue on Syria

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement during Interactive Dialogue on Syria

Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Ambassador Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative in Geneva, delivered the UK statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the UN Commission of I...

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