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A political coup in Myanmar is fast becoming an economic and humanitarian crisis

A political coup in Myanmar is fast becoming an economic and humanitarian crisis

Friday, 18 June 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the General Assembly on Myanmar...

UK and Ghana reaffirm partnership on climate adaptation and resilience ahead of COP26

UK and Ghana reaffirm partnership on climate adaptation and resilience ahead of COP26

Friday, 18 June 2021

During a visit to Ghana, Minister of State Anne-Marie Trevelyan co-chaired a ministerial roundtable with Hon Dr Kwaku Afriyie on climate adaption and ...

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A holistic approach is needed to build sustainable peace in Haiti

A holistic approach is needed to build sustainable peace in Haiti

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Statement by Alice Jacobs, UK Deputy Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on BINUH...

Foreign Secretary's statement on the death of former President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda

Foreign Secretary's statement on the death of former President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has extended the UK's condolences following the death of former President of Zambia Kenneth Kaunda....

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Foreign Secretary's call with Sergei Lavrov, 17 June 2021

Foreign Secretary's call with Sergei Lavrov, 17 June 2021

Thursday, 17 June 2021

The Foreign Secretary spoke to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov....

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Report by OSCE Chief Observer Ambassador Varga: UK statement

Report by OSCE Chief Observer Ambassador Varga: UK statement

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush responds to Ambassador Varga, Chief Observer of OSCE's Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk....

Head of the OSCE centre in Ashgabat: UK response

Head of the OSCE centre in Ashgabat: UK response

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush responds to the Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ambassador MacGregor, and thanks the Centre for their important work in Turk...

Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 17 June 2021: joint statement

Citizens' Rights Specialised Committee meeting, 17 June 2021: joint statement

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

The UK government and European Commission met by video conference for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights, and published a joint statement....

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Building the Security Council back better to address 21st century challenges

Building the Security Council back better to address 21st century challenges

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on working methods...

Minister Adams begins 2 day visit to Geneva for talks on UK and Southeast Asia relations

Minister Adams begins 2 day visit to Geneva for talks on UK and Southeast Asia relations

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Minister for Asia, Nigel Adams to hold talks with Indo-Pacific representatives and international human rights leaders....

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Governor to Turks and Caicos' speech at the 2021 Queen’s birthday parade

Governor to Turks and Caicos' speech at the 2021 Queen’s birthday parade

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Governor to Turks and Caicos, Nigel Dakin, speaks at the Queen’s birthday parade on Grand Turk on 12 June 2021....

Calling for a nationwide ceasefire in Yemen

Calling for a nationwide ceasefire in Yemen

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Yemen...

Our commitment to global disability rights and inclusion

Our commitment to global disability rights and inclusion

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

UK National Statement at the 14th Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ...

Making progress towards elections, ensuring human rights are protected, and upholding the rule of law in Mali

Making progress towards elections, ensuring human rights are protected, and upholding the rule of law in Mali

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on MINUSMA...

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, 14 June 2021

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, 14 June 2021

Monday, 14 June 2021

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab met Australian Prime Minster Scott Morrison today, following the G7 summit in Cornwall....

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G7 partners to invest over $80 billion in Africa’s private sector

G7 partners to invest over $80 billion in Africa’s private sector

Monday, 14 June 2021

Investment from countries, including the UK as the G7 host, will help boost economies and jobs across the African continent. ...

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New G7 action to keep people safer from climate disasters

New G7 action to keep people safer from climate disasters

Sunday, 13 June 2021

A package of support from the UK, Germany and USA will protect lives and tackle loss and damage caused by climate change....

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International COVID 19 response heroes feature in Birthday Honours 2021

International COVID 19 response heroes feature in Birthday Honours 2021

Friday, 11 June 2021

The 2021 Birthday Honours list recognises achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people for their exceptional efforts abroad....

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Ensuring accountability for the most serious of crimes committed in Darfur

Ensuring accountability for the most serious of crimes committed in Darfur

Friday, 11 June 2021

Statement by Chanaka Wickremasinghe at the Security Council briefing on the ICC - Darfur...

Welcoming the IRMCT’s work to hold perpetrators of the genocide in Rwanda to account

Welcoming the IRMCT’s work to hold perpetrators of the genocide in Rwanda to account

Friday, 11 June 2021

Statement by Chanaka Wickremasinghe at the Security Council briefing on the IRMCT...

Change of British High Commissioner to Guyana 2021

Change of British High Commissioner to Guyana 2021

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Ms Jane Miller OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Guyana and Her Majesty’s Non-Resident Ambassador to the Republic of...

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Ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030

Ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030

Thursday, 10 June 2021

National Statement at United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV and AIDS...

Tackling common challenges together with the European Union

Tackling common challenges together with the European Union

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council briefing on UN cooperation with regional and sub-regional organisations – European Union...

Shrinking space for civil society in Russia: UK statement

Shrinking space for civil society in Russia: UK statement

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush condemns the new deterioration in Russia’s shrinking civil society space and the limitation of political freedoms....

Recent developments in Belarus: UK statement, 10 June 2021

Recent developments in Belarus: UK statement, 10 June 2021

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush raises UK concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus at the OSCE Permanent Council....

Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response

Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush responds to Ambassador Rogov, Head of OSCE's Programme Office in Bishkek, and Dr Alexander Wolters, Director of the OSCE Academy ...

Russia: UK condemns ruling of Navalny foundation as extremist organisation

Russia: UK condemns ruling of Navalny foundation as extremist organisation

Wednesday, 09 June 2021

The UK has condemned the judgment by a Russian court today that Alexey Navalny’s anti-corruption foundation is an extremist organisation....

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Foreign Secretary signs UK Iraq Strategic Partnership on visit

Foreign Secretary signs UK Iraq Strategic Partnership on visit

Tuesday, 08 June 2021

On his visit to Iraq, the Foreign Secretary underscored the UK's support to the country's efforts tackling Daesh....

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Witnessing the Juba Peace Agreement: Troika statement

Witnessing the Juba Peace Agreement: Troika statement

Tuesday, 08 June 2021

Statement from the UK, Norway and USA on witnessing the Juba Peace Agreement between the Government of Sudan and Sudanese Opposition Groups....

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Western Balkans: Appeal judgment on Ratko Mladi?

Western Balkans: Appeal judgment on Ratko Mladi?

Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The Foreign Secretary has welcomed today's judgment in The Hague upholding Ratko Mladi?'s convictions of genocide, war crimes and crimes against human...

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