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Sudan: Troika statement, October 2021

Sudan: Troika statement, October 2021

Tuesday, 26 October 2021

The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement on the military forces detaining Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and condemns the suspension of the...

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Human rights situation in Belarus: joint statement

Human rights situation in Belarus: joint statement

Monday, 25 October 2021

On behalf of 46 countries, the Lithuanian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Rytis Paulauskas gave a cross-regional statement at Third Com...

UK Emergency Medical Team deployed to Papua New Guinea

UK Emergency Medical Team deployed to Papua New Guinea

Monday, 25 October 2021

A team of specialist medics from the UK’s Emergency Medical Team has arrived in Papua New Guinea in response to an urgent appeal for international ass...

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FCDO Minister at United Nations October 2021 meetings to discuss the future for Afghan women and girls

FCDO Minister at United Nations October 2021 meetings to discuss the future for Afghan women and girls

Monday, 25 October 2021

FCDO Minister of State for the United Nations Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visited the UN headquarters in New York for a series of meetings....

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UK and Greece agree closer collaboration, October 2021

UK and Greece agree closer collaboration, October 2021

Monday, 25 October 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss signed the UK-Greece Strategic Bilateral Framework with Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias....

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UK forges closer defence and security partnership with India, October 2021

UK forges closer defence and security partnership with India, October 2021

Friday, 22 October 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is forging stronger UK security and defence links with India on her visit to the country, as she visits HMS Queen Elizabet...

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Freedom of expression in Russia: UK statement

Freedom of expression in Russia: UK statement

Friday, 22 October 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush congratulates Dmitry Muratov on co-receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to safeguard freedom of expression in Russia....

Foreign Secretary travels to India to strengthen economic and tech ties, October 2021

Foreign Secretary travels to India to strengthen economic and tech ties, October 2021

Thursday, 21 October 2021

Liz Truss announces technology and infrastructure tie-ups with India to boost both economies and help developing countries grow in a clean and sustain...

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Women's participation is fundamental to sustainable peace: Lord Ahmad's statement

Women's participation is fundamental to sustainable peace: Lord Ahmad's statement

Thursday, 21 October 2021

Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council open debate on women, peace and security....

Human rights situation in Xinjiang: joint statement

Human rights situation in Xinjiang: joint statement

Thursday, 21 October 2021

On behalf of 43 countries, the French Permanent Representative to the United Nations gave a cross-regional statement at the UN General Assembly Third ...

World Day Against the Death Penalty 2021: UK statement

World Day Against the Death Penalty 2021: UK statement

Thursday, 21 October 2021

UK Ambassador Neil Bush reaffirms the UK's longstanding policy to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances, as a matter of principle....

UK reaffirms the importance of the OSCE's Women, Peace and Security agenda

UK reaffirms the importance of the OSCE's Women, Peace and Security agenda

Thursday, 21 October 2021

UK Ambassador Neil Bush calls for the full implementation of UNSCR 1325 and subsequent resolutions relating to Women, Peace and Security at the OSCE....

New UK Gulf partnerships to support infrastructure in developing world

New UK Gulf partnerships to support infrastructure in developing world

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is using her visit to the Gulf to discuss new partnerships to invest in infrastructure in Africa and Asia....

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Sustainable solutions to the drivers of conflict in the Great Lakes region

Sustainable solutions to the drivers of conflict in the Great Lakes region

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the Great Lakes Region...

WTO Trade Policy Review of China: UK Statement

WTO Trade Policy Review of China: UK Statement

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered this statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of China on 20 October 2021....

UK supports integration of women in the armed forces and OSCE Code of Conduct

UK supports integration of women in the armed forces and OSCE Code of Conduct

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush voices strong UK support for the Code of Conduct and welcomes OSCE's discussion on the integration of women in the armed forces....

Minister for Asia statement on North Korea missile test, October 2021

Minister for Asia statement on North Korea missile test, October 2021

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Minister for Asia, Amanda Milling, comments on the recent test of a short range submarine launched ballistic missile by North Korea....

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Foreign Secretary visits the Gulf to boost economic and security ties, October 2021

Foreign Secretary visits the Gulf to boost economic and security ties, October 2021

Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss heads to the Gulf today (20 October) in a bid to boost economic and security ties. ...

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Global race to zero summit: speech by Vicki Treadell

Global race to zero summit: speech by Vicki Treadell

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

British High Commissioner to Australia, Vicki Treadell CMG, MVO, highlighted in her speech the UK's goals and plans to delivering the promise of the P...

Lack of progress continues to impact negatively the lives of Israelis and Palestinians

Lack of progress continues to impact negatively the lives of Israelis and Palestinians

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on the Middle East Peace Process....

Global Investment Summit 2021: Foreign Secretary's closing speech

Global Investment Summit 2021: Foreign Secretary's closing speech

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

At the summit in London, Liz Truss championed free enterprise and outlined what the UK offers as a modern high-skill, low-tax global hub for investmen...

OSCE anti corruption event, 18 October 2021: UK remarks

OSCE anti corruption event, 18 October 2021: UK remarks

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush takes stock of OSCE's commitments on anti-corruption and good governance at the Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementati...

FCDO COP Finance Day on the MOBILIST Infrastructure Competition: a partnership to listings

FCDO COP Finance Day on the MOBILIST Infrastructure Competition: a partnership to listings

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

The FCDO invites investment and policy communities to discuss progress on mobilising investment in emerging and developing countries, on 3 November 20...

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UK acknowledges ODIHR's work at 30th anniversary event, 14 to 15 October 2021

UK acknowledges ODIHR's work at 30th anniversary event, 14 to 15 October 2021

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Alan Campbell (UK delegation) thanks ODIHR for its work to strengthen democratic institutions, the rule of law and human rights across the OSCE region...

Opportunity created by ceasefire announcement in Central African Republic

Opportunity created by ceasefire announcement in Central African Republic

Monday, 18 October 2021

Statement delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Security Council briefing on the Central African Republic (CAR)....

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK closing statement

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK closing statement

Sunday, 17 October 2021

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes the conclusions of the 48th Session of the UN Human Rights Council. ...

Foreign Secretary Statement on Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe: 16 October 2021

Foreign Secretary Statement on Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe: 16 October 2021

Saturday, 16 October 2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issued a statement today (16 October) on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe....

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UK provides almost £30 million to humanitarian catastrophe in northern Ethiopia

UK provides almost £30 million to humanitarian catastrophe in northern Ethiopia

Friday, 15 October 2021

UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford announces an additional £29 million of humanitarian aid for northern Ethiopia on World Food Day 2021....

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Positive steps towards a stable and inclusive democracy in Kosovo

Positive steps towards a stable and inclusive democracy in Kosovo

Friday, 15 October 2021

Statement by Sonia Farrey, UK Political Coordinator at the Security Council briefing on Kosovo....

Joint Statement of Support for the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar

Joint Statement of Support for the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar

Friday, 15 October 2021

The UK joins Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Timor Leste, United States and European Union to issue a statement in support ...

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