Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

The UK is concerned by the ongoing violence in Myanmar, including escalating human rights violations and increasing reports of sexual and?gender based violence: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Statement by Charles Kent, Senior Human Rights Officer at the UN Third Committee meeting on Myanmar....

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The UK calls on Iran to establish an immediate moratorium on executions: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Statement by Andrew Sigley, First Secretary Human Rights at the UN Third Committee meeting on Iran....

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Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania: UK statement, November 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Ambassador Holland reaffirms the UK's support for Albania's Euro-Atlantic path and welcomes the OSCE Presence’s support to Albania’s parliament, law e...

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The UK will never recognise Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and deplores the worsening human rights situation: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Third Committee on Crimea. ...

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Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine: UK Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Delivered at the November 2025 IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna....

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Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Update by Australia, the UK and the US (AUKUS) to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Australia's naval nuclear propul...

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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Thursday, 20 November 2025

France, Germany and the UK (the E3) delivered a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board on Iran's Nuclear Non-Prolifera...

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92nd anniversary of the Holodomor: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 20 November 2025

On the 92nd anniversary of the Holodomor, Deputy Ambassador James Ford remembers those who lost their lives and pays tribute to those who continue to ...

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UK Statement – ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories

Thursday, 20 November 2025

UK Statement for the International Labour Organization's programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories. Delivered at the ILO'...

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Russia’s repression at home enables its war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Ambassador Holland highlights how Russia’s domestic repression underpins its war of aggression against Ukraine, including a crackdown on dissent, the ...

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Foreign Secretary calls for stronger partnerships to boost British border security during trip to Germany

Thursday, 20 November 2025

UK and Germany re-double efforts to tackle illegal migration and crack down on people smuggling gangs in Europe...

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The UK reaffirms its commitment to working with all Council members to strengthen global security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council....

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We welcome Syrian efforts to build constructive relationships with its neighbours: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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UK smashes Russian cybercrime networks responsible for attacks on UK businesses

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

The UK, US and Australia announce new sanctions targeting Media Land, a Russian cyber crime group providing so-called 'bulletproof' hosting services....

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UK underscores support for Yemen’s security and stability during Ministerial visit to Aden

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

UK support to help Yemen combat piracy and weapons smuggling in first UK Ministerial visit to Yemen in six years....

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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

UK Ambassador Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) to the International Atomic Energy Agency ...

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Regional security and political cooperation is critical to addressing the threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa....

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Minister Doughty Speech at the UK EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Plenary 17 November

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories, outlines how the UK is strengthening relationships with the...

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UK urges major increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza as UN Security Council votes to implement 20 point peace plan

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

The UN Security Council has voted to agree a US-drafted resolution to implement the 20 point peace plan for Gaza....

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Joint Statement by UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers

Monday, 17 November 2025

Statement from UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers Yvette Cooper, Antonio Tajani, John Healey and Guido Crosetto following a virtual meeting....

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UK deploys emergency medical team to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Monday, 17 November 2025

Twelve-person team of GPs, nurses, midwives, and logistics experts are in Jamaica with first clinics opening today...

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The use of starvation as a weapon of war is unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 17 November 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Conflict-related Food Insecurity....

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The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution as a critical step towards the implementation of the Peace Plan for Palestinians, Israelis, and the region: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Monday, 17 November 2025

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

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UNISFA remains essential to protecting civilians in Abyei: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Friday, 14 November 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Abyei....

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King's Birthday Party 2025: Chargé d’Affaires Ed Barnett's speech

Friday, 14 November 2025

British High Commission Nairobi Chargé d’Affaires, Ed Barnett's speech on the King's Birthday Party delivered on 13 November....

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We all have a stake in upholding the Security Council’s mandate to maintain international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 14 November 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on working methods....

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UK Introductory Statement for the UN HRC Special Session on Sudan

Friday, 14 November 2025

UK Introductory Statement for the UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, ...

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UK National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan

Friday, 14 November 2025

National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for International Development and Africa. ...

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UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan’s El Fasher. Core Group Statement.

Friday, 14 November 2025

Statement for the Special Session on Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, on behalf of the Sudan Core Grou...

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This resolution will support the Council’s ability to monitor and deter violations of the arms embargo in Yemen: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Friday, 14 November 2025

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen....

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK is concerned by the ongoing violence in Myanmar, including escalating human rights violations and increasing reports of sexual and?gender based violence: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

The UK calls on Iran to establish an immediate moratorium on executions: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania: UK statement, November 2025

The UK will never recognise Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and deplores the worsening human rights situation: UK Statement at the UN Third Committee

Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine: UK Statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

92nd anniversary of the Holodomor: UK statement to the OSCE

UK Statement – ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Arab territories

Russia’s repression at home enables its war of aggression against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign Secretary calls for stronger partnerships to boost British border security during trip to Germany

The UK reaffirms its commitment to working with all Council members to strengthen global security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We welcome Syrian efforts to build constructive relationships with its neighbours: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK smashes Russian cybercrime networks responsible for attacks on UK businesses

UK underscores support for Yemen’s security and stability during Ministerial visit to Aden

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Regional security and political cooperation is critical to addressing the threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Minister Doughty Speech at the UK EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Plenary 17 November

UK urges major increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza as UN Security Council votes to implement 20 point peace plan

Joint Statement by UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers

UK deploys emergency medical team to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

The use of starvation as a weapon of war is unacceptable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution as a critical step towards the implementation of the Peace Plan for Palestinians, Israelis, and the region: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

UNISFA remains essential to protecting civilians in Abyei: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

King's Birthday Party 2025: Chargé d’Affaires Ed Barnett's speech

We all have a stake in upholding the Security Council’s mandate to maintain international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK Introductory Statement for the UN HRC Special Session on Sudan

UK National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan’s El Fasher. Core Group Statement.

This resolution will support the Council’s ability to monitor and deter violations of the arms embargo in Yemen: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

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