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UK calls for early intervention to address growing humanitarian crises caused by climate change

UK calls for early intervention to address growing humanitarian crises caused by climate change

Thursday, 02 December 2021

The UK, this year's Global Humanitarian Overview launch co-host, is investing in earlier interventions to prevent humanitarian suffering and reduce gr...

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Global Humanitarian Overview 2022 launch: Minister Cleverly's opening speech

Global Humanitarian Overview 2022 launch: Minister Cleverly's opening speech

Thursday, 02 December 2021

Minister James Cleverly opened the London launch of the annual Global Humanitarian Overview from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Hum...

UK announces new Special Envoy to the Western Balkans

UK announces new Special Envoy to the Western Balkans

Thursday, 02 December 2021

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has been appointed Special Envoy to the Western Balkans....

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The United Kingdom’s position on the status of Jerusalem is clear and long standing

The United Kingdom’s position on the status of Jerusalem is clear and long standing

Wednesday, 01 December 2021

Explanation of vote delivered by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the General Assembly vote on resolution A/76/L.16...

26th OPCW Conference of States Parties: UK statement

26th OPCW Conference of States Parties: UK statement

Wednesday, 01 December 2021

Baroness Goldie gave the UK statement to the 26th Conference of States Parties of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons....

In the absence of a political solution, it is vital that we improve conditions for Israelis and Palestinians

In the absence of a political solution, it is vital that we improve conditions for Israelis and Palestinians

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East....

39th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK closing statement

39th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK closing statement

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes conclusions of the 39th Universal Periodic Review....

C's speech to the International Institute for Strategic Studies

C's speech to the International Institute for Strategic Studies

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

The Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) Richard Moore spoke about human intelligence in the digital age....

112th session of the International Organization for Migration Council: UK statement

112th session of the International Organization for Migration Council: UK statement

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, James Cleverly, addressed the 112th session of the IOM's Council. ...

Foreign Secretary warns a Russian incursion into Ukraine would be strategic mistake

Foreign Secretary warns a Russian incursion into Ukraine would be strategic mistake

Tuesday, 30 November 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will underline the UK’s ongoing commitment to NATO as an essential defence, at her first meeting of the NATO Foreign Minis...

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WTO TRIPS Council November 2021: UK statements

WTO TRIPS Council November 2021: UK statements

Monday, 29 November 2021

UK statement during the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Council on 29 November 2021....

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Foreign Secretary's meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid: 29 November 2021

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid: 29 November 2021

Monday, 29 November 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss today (29 November) hosted her Israeli counterpart to sign a new Memorandum of Understanding and for wider discussions in ...

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UK aid supports vulnerable people in Chad using millions of pounds recovered during corruption case

UK aid supports vulnerable people in Chad using millions of pounds recovered during corruption case

Monday, 29 November 2021

More than 150,000 people in Chad have been helped with lifesaving UK aid, funded by £4.4 million recovered in a corruption case....

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AUKUS: tri lateral statement to the IAEA

AUKUS: tri lateral statement to the IAEA

Friday, 26 November 2021

The United Kingdom, Australia and the United States updated the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors about the AUKUS agreement...

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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia: Helen Winterton

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia: Helen Winterton

Friday, 26 November 2021

Helen Winterton has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Tunisian Republic....

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Joint Statement on increasing violence in Myanmar, November 2021

Joint Statement on increasing violence in Myanmar, November 2021

Friday, 26 November 2021

A joint statement on Myanmar signed by the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the Un...

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NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA, November 2021

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA, November 2021

Friday, 26 November 2021

On 25 November, the UK's Ambassador to the IAEA, Corinne Kitsell, delivered a statement on behalf of the E3, addressing Iran’s implementation of its s...

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Minister for Africa and Armed Forces Minister travel to Senegal to strengthen economic and security ties in West Africa

Minister for Africa and Armed Forces Minister travel to Senegal to strengthen economic and security ties in West Africa

Friday, 26 November 2021

Minister for Africa Vicky Ford and Armed Forces Minister James Heappey travelled to Senegal to strengthen economic and security ties between the 2 cou...

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021: UK statement at the OSCE

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021: UK statement at the OSCE

Thursday, 25 November 2021

UK Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown emphasises the importance of eliminating gender-based violence and the need for a global response to the challenge....

OSCE report on combating trafficking in human beings: UK response

OSCE report on combating trafficking in human beings: UK response

Thursday, 25 November 2021

UK Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown welcomes the work of OSCE's Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings....

OSCE's Representative on Freedom of the Media: UK response

OSCE's Representative on Freedom of the Media: UK response

Thursday, 25 November 2021

UK Ambassador Neil Bush commends the work of OSCE's Representative on Freedom of the Media, including on safety of journalists and disinformation....

Continued commitment to the democratic process of Iraq

Continued commitment to the democratic process of Iraq

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

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

Truss revamps British development finance institution to deliver jobs and clean growth

Truss revamps British development finance institution to deliver jobs and clean growth

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

The UK’s development finance institution will be renamed and refocused to boost investment and growth in the Caribbean, Asia and Africa....

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Closing the impunity gap for atrocity crimes in Libya

Closing the impunity gap for atrocity crimes in Libya

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Statement by Chanaka Wickremasinghe, UK Legal Counsellor at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya by the Prosecutor of the ICC....

Arman Abdolali: FCDO spokesperson's statement

Arman Abdolali: FCDO spokesperson's statement

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson gave a statement in response to Iran executing Arman Abdolali....

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December's elections will determine the path towards stability in Libya

December's elections will determine the path towards stability in Libya

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

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

Iran’s refusal to enter negotiations on PS752 reparations: Joint statement

Iran’s refusal to enter negotiations on PS752 reparations: Joint statement

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 on Iran refusing to negotiate on reparations....

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Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: E3 statement to the IAEA, November 2021

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: E3 statement to the IAEA, November 2021

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

The UK, France and Germany delivered a joint statement to the IAEA addressing Iran’s implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA....

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Venezuela regional and municipal elections, November 2021: UK statement

Venezuela regional and municipal elections, November 2021: UK statement

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson gave a statement on the 21 November elections in Venezuela. ...

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WTO TRIPS Council November 2021: UK statement

WTO TRIPS Council November 2021: UK statement

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

UK statement during the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Council on 18 November 2021....

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