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Greater cooperation for the success of Sudan’s transition

Greater cooperation for the success of Sudan’s transition

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

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

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement under item 2 general debate

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement under item 2 general debate

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement commenting on Afghanistan, Guinea, Cameroon, Vietnam, Nicaragua and Nigeria....

UN Human Rights Council 48: Core Group statement on Sri Lanka

UN Human Rights Council 48: Core Group statement on Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

UK Ambassador to the UN and WTO Simon Manley gave a statement on behalf of the Core Group of Sri Lanka about issues including reconciliation and accou...

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen

Tuesday, 14 September 2021

UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement on the UK's concern about human rights violations in Yemen by all parties in...

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on human rights in Tigray

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on human rights in Tigray

Monday, 13 September 2021

UK International Ambassador for Human Rights Rita French gave a statement calling for the fighting in Ethiopia to stop, and for unfettered humanitaria...

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 48: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar

Monday, 13 September 2021

UK Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva Simon Manley gave this statement reiterating UK support for the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myan...

Time is running out to agree a basis for elections in Libya

Time is running out to agree a basis for elections in Libya

Friday, 10 September 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council Briefing on Libya...

UK commits £3.1 million in aid to minimise the humanitarian impact of disasters

UK commits £3.1 million in aid to minimise the humanitarian impact of disasters

Friday, 10 September 2021

The UK has led a push for the international community to take more action ahead of disasters – rather than responding reactively to them....

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OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum 2021: UK opening statement

OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum 2021: UK opening statement

Friday, 10 September 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush supports OSCE's focus on women's economic empowerment at the concluding meeting of OSCE's Economic and Environmental Forum....

Our approach to Afghanistan will be shaped by what the Taliban now do

Our approach to Afghanistan will be shaped by what the Taliban now do

Thursday, 09 September 2021

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on Afghanistan....

Flight from Kabul carrying British nationals: Foreign Secretary's statement, 9 September 2021

Flight from Kabul carrying British nationals: Foreign Secretary's statement, 9 September 2021

Thursday, 09 September 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement on the departure of British nationals on a flight from Kabul....

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UK and Switzerland strike deal to secure healthcare access and other benefits for citizens living and travelling abroad

UK and Switzerland strike deal to secure healthcare access and other benefits for citizens living and travelling abroad

Thursday, 09 September 2021

The UK and Switzerland have signed a landmark agreement which will benefit citizens who live and work abroad in either country ...

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Successful peacekeeping transitions rely on sustainable political solutions

Successful peacekeeping transitions rely on sustainable political solutions

Wednesday, 08 September 2021

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

OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation opening session: UK statement

OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation opening session: UK statement

Wednesday, 08 September 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush calls on OSCE states to implement all OSCE commitments on Conventional Arms Control and military confidence and security building...

The role of the UN Security Council in responding to evolving threats and for conflict prevention

The role of the UN Security Council in responding to evolving threats and for conflict prevention

Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing with the Elders, an independent group of global leaders....

CIFTIS Green Development Forum 2021

CIFTIS Green Development Forum 2021

Tuesday, 07 September 2021

Ambassador Wilson’s speech at the Green Development Forum of the 2021 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing – covering th...

UK condemns the military seizure of power in Guinea: Minister Duddridge statement

UK condemns the military seizure of power in Guinea: Minister Duddridge statement

Monday, 06 September 2021

UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge supports regional calls to engage in peaceful dialogue....

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Foreign Secretary statement on the sentencing of Maria Kolesnikova and Maksim Znak

Foreign Secretary statement on the sentencing of Maria Kolesnikova and Maksim Znak

Monday, 06 September 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has provided a statement following the sentencing of Maria Kolesnikova and Maksim Znak in Belarus...

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New UK Commonwealth Envoy announced

New UK Commonwealth Envoy announced

Monday, 06 September 2021

Ms Jo Lomas has been appointed UK Commonwealth Envoy in succession to Mr Philip Parham CMG who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appo...

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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in Pakistan: “Pakistan is a vital UK partner on Afghanistan”

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in Pakistan: “Pakistan is a vital UK partner on Afghanistan”

Friday, 03 September 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab visited Pakistan to discuss how the UK and Pakistan can work closely together on the situation in Afghanistan. ...

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UK’s Minister for Africa announces £250,000 to support Ghana

UK’s Minister for Africa announces £250,000 to support Ghana

Friday, 03 September 2021

Two weeks after UK-donated COVID-19 vaccines arrived in Ghana, the UK Minister for Africa James Duddridge has arrived in Accra for a two-day visit to ...

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UK to provide £30 million of life saving supplies for Afghan refugees

UK to provide £30 million of life saving supplies for Afghan refugees

Thursday, 02 September 2021

The UK announces up to £30 million of life-saving aid to Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries to help those who choose to leave Afghanistan during the...

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Syria's breach of international obligations by using chemical weapons

Syria's breach of international obligations by using chemical weapons

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Syria Chemical Weapons...

Report by OSCE Chief Observer Ambassador Varga: UK response

Report by OSCE Chief Observer Ambassador Varga: UK response

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush responds to the report of the Chief Observer of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints of Gukovo and Donetsk, Ambas...

Intensifying repression in Russia ahead of elections: UK statement

Intensifying repression in Russia ahead of elections: UK statement

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Ambassador Bush voices UK concern over the intensifying repression in Russia ahead of the September Duma elections. ...

International day of the victims of enforced disappearances 2021: UK statement

International day of the victims of enforced disappearances 2021: UK statement

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush condemns any instances of enforced disappearances and expresses UK's strong commitment to its prevention and eradication....

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

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

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Ambassador Bush responds to Ambassador Del Monaco’s report, focusing on electoral reform, anti-corruption, and the fight against serious organised cri...

Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) 64th session: UK statement on the future role of the Committee

Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) 64th session: UK statement on the future role of the Committee

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Delivered by David Edmondson, Space Security and Advanced Threats Policy Head, FCDO, at the United Nations in Vienna, 2 September 2021....

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces new Myanmar sanctions

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces new Myanmar sanctions

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab announces new sanctions against U Tay Za and Htoo Group of Companies....

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Foreign Secretary and Lord Ahmad visit Afghanistan’s neighbours

Foreign Secretary and Lord Ahmad visit Afghanistan’s neighbours

Thursday, 02 September 2021

The Foreign Secretary flew to Doha on 1 September for talks with his Qatari counterparts as part of the UK government’s work with partners on the situ...

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