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UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Ambassador Rita French, UK Ambassador for Human Rights, delivered the UK statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Huma...

UN Human Rights Council 50: Core Group statement on Sri Lanka

UN Human Rights Council 50: Core Group statement on Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

The Core Group statement on Sri Lanka was delivered by Ambassador Rita French on behalf of Canada, Germany, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the U...

Russia cannot be allowed to hold world’s food supply to ransom: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia cannot be allowed to hold world’s food supply to ransom: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Mr Justin Addison (UK delegation to the OSCE) calls on President Putin to allow the re-opening of the ports at Odesa in Ukraine and allow food to flow...

UN Human Rights Council 50: Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 50: Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Rita French, UK Ambassador for Human Rights, delivered a statement on behalf of the UK during the High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar. ...

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Amman: speech by Ambassador

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Amman: speech by Ambassador

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

British Ambassador to Jordan, Bridget Brind OBE, spoke of the rich history between the UK and Jordan and all the work we are doing to further develop ...

Addressing the increase in human rights violations committed by the Malian Defence and Security Forces and the Wagner Group

Addressing the increase in human rights violations committed by the Malian Defence and Security Forces and the Wagner Group

Monday, 13 June 2022

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

Calling on Myanmar's military to end the violence, grant unhindered humanitarian access, and uphold human rights

Calling on Myanmar's military to end the violence, grant unhindered humanitarian access, and uphold human rights

Monday, 13 June 2022

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN General Assembly briefing by the Special Envoy on Myanmar...

Government introduces bill to fix the Northern Ireland Protocol

Government introduces bill to fix the Northern Ireland Protocol

Monday, 13 June 2022

The legislation introduced on 13 June aims to fix parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol, to restore stability and protect the Belfast (Good Friday) A...

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UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Eritrea

UN Human Rights Council 50: UK statement on Eritrea

Monday, 13 June 2022

The UK delivered a statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea and urged Eritrea to take steps to address longsta...

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Reiterating our deep concern over the continued illegal Russian presence in Georgia

Reiterating our deep concern over the continued illegal Russian presence in Georgia

Monday, 13 June 2022

Statement by Ben Roberts, UK Senior Policy Advisor, at the UN General Assembly meeting on Georgia...

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad makes second visit to Algeria

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad makes second visit to Algeria

Friday, 10 June 2022

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visited Algeria to strengthen the bilateral relationship, particularly in education, trade and climate. ...

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Kazakhstan constitutional referendum: UK statement to the OSCE

Kazakhstan constitutional referendum: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 10 June 2022

Deputy Ambassador Brown welcomes the decision by the Kazakh President to put proposed constitutional amendments to a national referendum....

Change of British High Commissioner to Lesotho: Harry MacDonald

Change of British High Commissioner to Lesotho: Harry MacDonald

Friday, 10 June 2022

Mr Harry MacDonald has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho in succession to Ms Anne Macro....

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E3 statement on Iran: 9 June 2022

E3 statement on Iran: 9 June 2022

Thursday, 09 June 2022

The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the JCPoA....

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Ukraine: UK statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors, June 2022

Ukraine: UK statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors, June 2022

Thursday, 09 June 2022

UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell outlined the UK's concerns about the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine for nuclear safety, security and safeg...

Presentation by Council of Europe Secretary General to OSCE: UK response, June 2022

Presentation by Council of Europe Secretary General to OSCE: UK response, June 2022

Thursday, 09 June 2022

Ambassador Bush highlights that the common principles and commitments of the OSCE and the Council of Europe are needed now more than ever....

Non proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA, June 2022

Non proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA, June 2022

Thursday, 09 June 2022

UK Ambassador to the IAEA, Corinne Kitsell, gave a statement on behalf of E3 countries about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its NPT Sa...

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Statement by the E3 and US to the IAEA Board of Governors introducing resolution on Iran’s non cooperation with the IAEA

Statement by the E3 and US to the IAEA Board of Governors introducing resolution on Iran’s non cooperation with the IAEA

Thursday, 09 June 2022

On 08 June 2022, the E3 and US gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board introducing a resolution on Iran’s insufficient cooperation with the IAEA ...

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Lord Ahmad visits Tunisia: June 2022

Lord Ahmad visits Tunisia: June 2022

Thursday, 09 June 2022

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for South and Central Asia, North Africa, UN and the Commonwealth, made his second visit to Tunisia....

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Human suffering in temporarily Russian controlled areas of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Human suffering in temporarily Russian controlled areas of Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 09 June 2022

Ambassador Bush condemns Russia's human rights violations and its systematic policy to erase Ukrainian culture, history and identity in temporarily co...

Change of British High Commissioner to Malawi: Fiona Ritchie

Change of British High Commissioner to Malawi: Fiona Ritchie

Thursday, 09 June 2022

Ms Fiona Ritchie has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi in succession to Mr David Beer....

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Delivering justice for the victims and survivors of ISIL atrocities

Delivering justice for the victims and survivors of ISIL atrocities

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

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

Blocking the Security Council's efforts sends a dangerous signal to states seeking to undermine international peace and security

Blocking the Security Council's efforts sends a dangerous signal to states seeking to undermine international peace and security

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly debate triggered after China and Russia vetoed a Security Council resolution on North...

E3 and US welcome IAEA Board of Governors resolution

E3 and US welcome IAEA Board of Governors resolution

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

The UK, France, Germany and the United States welcome the adoption of a resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors responding to Iran’s insufficient co...

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Inclusive, peaceful and credible political processes are critical for building and sustaining peace in Central Africa

Inclusive, peaceful and credible political processes are critical for building and sustaining peace in Central Africa

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the Central African Region ...

Separation Agreement Joint Committee between the UK and EEA EFTA states: joint statement from the third meeting

Separation Agreement Joint Committee between the UK and EEA EFTA states: joint statement from the third meeting

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

This statement follows the June 2022 meeting of the Separation Agreement Joint Committee between the governments of the UK and Liechtenstein, Iceland,...

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Statement on the Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry on Gaza Report: 8 June 2022

Statement on the Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry on Gaza Report: 8 June 2022

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued a statement on the Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry on the situation in Israel, the ...

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Blue Belt extends to the Caribbean, as Turks and Caicos Islands join flagship marine conservation programme

Blue Belt extends to the Caribbean, as Turks and Caicos Islands join flagship marine conservation programme

Wednesday, 08 June 2022

Announcement made by Lord Goldsmith at UK Overseas Territories World Ocean Day Small Islands – Big Impact Event in London....

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E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, June 2022

E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, June 2022

Tuesday, 07 June 2022

Delivered 07 June 2022 on behalf of France, Germany and the United Kingdom to the IAEA Board of Governors addressing Iran’s implementation of its nucl...

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North Korea ballistic missile tests: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile tests: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 07 June 2022

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson responds to the ballistic missile launches carried out by North Korea on 5 June....

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