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UK calls for world to be ‘climate resilient’ by 2030 as COP26 delivers billions for most vulnerable

UK calls for world to be ‘climate resilient’ by 2030 as COP26 delivers billions for most vulnerable

Monday, 08 November 2021

The UK will call for urgent action to support countries on the frontline of climate change at COP26 Adaptation Loss and Damage Day....

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Economic Partnership Agreement

Economic Partnership Agreement

Sunday, 07 November 2021

On November 04, 2021 the Government of Madagascar signed the UK-Eastern &Southern African Economic Partnership Agreement....

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Foreign Secretary visit to Southeast Asia to build ties with fastest growing parts of the world

Foreign Secretary visit to Southeast Asia to build ties with fastest growing parts of the world

Sunday, 07 November 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will arrive in Malaysia today as part of a week-long visit to Southeast Asia to deepen economic and security links....

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UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan: Adoption of the resolution

UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan: Adoption of the resolution

Friday, 05 November 2021

Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement during the UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan....

Remarks by His Excellency, the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, on the admission of two Queens Counsel to the Inner Bar

Remarks by His Excellency, the Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands, on the admission of two Queens Counsel to the Inner Bar

Friday, 05 November 2021

As the representative of Her Majesty the Queen, His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Dakin CMG, proudly announces the appointments of Messrs. Oliver Smi...

Foreign Secretary condemns military coup in Sudan

Foreign Secretary condemns military coup in Sudan

Friday, 05 November 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has condemned the military coup in Sudan and called on the military to place the democratic transition back on course....

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UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan: UK statement

UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan: UK statement

Friday, 05 November 2021

Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement during the UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan....

Green Growth Compact agreement between the UK and Zambia

Green Growth Compact agreement between the UK and Zambia

Friday, 05 November 2021

UK and Zambia sign landmark Green Growth Compact to drive billions in sustainable investment, create jobs and strengthen economic partnership....

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Human rights in Belarus: 35 OSCE states invoke Vienna Mechanism

Human rights in Belarus: 35 OSCE states invoke Vienna Mechanism

Thursday, 04 November 2021

UK Ambassador Bush delivers a statement on behalf of 35 OSCE states to invoke the Vienna Mechanism in relation to serious human rights violations in B...

Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response

Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response

Thursday, 04 November 2021

UK Ambassador Neil Bush thanks Ambassador Hasani for his office's work on renewable energy, climate change, anti-corruption and women's economic empow...

Report by OSCE's High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response

Report by OSCE's High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response

Thursday, 04 November 2021

UK Ambassador Neil Bush expresses strong support for the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities and the institution's work....

COP 26: UK pledges over £55m to partner with Pakistan to fight climate change, manage water more sustainably and unlock climate investment

COP 26: UK pledges over £55m to partner with Pakistan to fight climate change, manage water more sustainably and unlock climate investment

Thursday, 04 November 2021

The UK has announced more than £55m of support to help Pakistan tackle climate change as part of the COP26 global climate change summit this week....

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Threats to re establish Republika Srpska army risk undoing Dayton Agreement

Threats to re establish Republika Srpska army risk undoing Dayton Agreement

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

Statement by Sonia Farrey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina...

Sudan: Quad statement, November 2021

Sudan: Quad statement, November 2021

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

The UK, US, UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have issued a Quad statement to support the people of Sudan aspirations for a democratic and peaceful nati...

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UK’s flagship green investment programme receives £66 million funding increase

UK’s flagship green investment programme receives £66 million funding increase

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

MOBILIST boosts growth in developing countries by investing in green infrastructure, technology and businesses....

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Truss announces major investment in clean infrastructure in Asia

Truss announces major investment in clean infrastructure in Asia

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

South East Asian nations are set to benefit from £110 million in new UK finance towards clean infrastructure and support for the region to build back ...

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Media Freedom Coalition on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2021

Media Freedom Coalition on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2021

Wednesday, 03 November 2021

The Media Freedom Coalition has released a statement to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists....

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UK announces funding for climate and the environment in the Middle East and North Africa

UK announces funding for climate and the environment in the Middle East and North Africa

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

UK announces £50m funding to support energy transition and green infrastructure and growth in the Middle East and North Africa...

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UK commits new support to African led projects to protect vulnerable communities at the frontline of climate change

UK commits new support to African led projects to protect vulnerable communities at the frontline of climate change

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

A package of UK support announced at COP26 today will bring together private sector finance and public sector expertise to scale African climate adapt...

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UN General Assembly’s First Committee approves UK push to tackle threatening space behaviour

UN General Assembly’s First Committee approves UK push to tackle threatening space behaviour

Monday, 01 November 2021

The UN General Assembly's First Committee has approved the UK's push to tackle threatening space behaviour....

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39th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Greece

39th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Greece

Monday, 01 November 2021

Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva delivered the UK statement at Greece's Universal Periodic Review (UPR)....

UK Government helps LGBT Afghans start new life in Britain

UK Government helps LGBT Afghans start new life in Britain

Friday, 29 October 2021

Yesterday’s arrival is hoped to be the first of many of LGBT Afghans who are able to start new lives in the UK....

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Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet: Dialogue with UN Human Rights

Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet: Dialogue with UN Human Rights

Friday, 29 October 2021

UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris ...

The need for Mali's transitional authorities to deliver a timely return to constitutional rule

The need for Mali's transitional authorities to deliver a timely return to constitutional rule

Friday, 29 October 2021

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

Europe Minister summons French Ambassador over threats made against the UK and Channel Islands

Europe Minister summons French Ambassador over threats made against the UK and Channel Islands

Friday, 29 October 2021

Minister for Europe Wendy Morton summoned French Ambassador to the UK Catherine Colonna to FCDO over threats made against the UK and Channel Islands....

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Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union is vital: Vicky Ford's statement

Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union is vital: Vicky Ford's statement

Thursday, 28 October 2021

UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council open debate on cooperation with regional organisations....

Our commitment to seeing the UN on a better financial footing

Our commitment to seeing the UN on a better financial footing

Thursday, 28 October 2021

Statement by Anthony Stanley, First Secretary on the financial situation of the United Nations. ...

Russia: Media Freedom Coalition statement (October 2021)

Russia: Media Freedom Coalition statement (October 2021)

Thursday, 28 October 2021

The Media Freedom Coalition has released a statement on the treatment of journalists in Russia....

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Democracy and democratic elections in the OSCE region: UK statement

Democracy and democratic elections in the OSCE region: UK statement

Thursday, 28 October 2021

Ambassador Bush reaffirms the importance of democratic institutions and accountable governments, and supports the ODIHR's approach to election observa...

Report by OSCE's Project Co ordinator in Ukraine: UK response

Report by OSCE's Project Co ordinator in Ukraine: UK response

Thursday, 28 October 2021

UK Ambassador Bush thanks Ambassador Villadsen for PCU's work on mitigating the impacts of the conflict, dialogue promotion and rule of law and human ...

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