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Governor of Turks and Caicos appoints House of Assembly members

Governor of Turks and Caicos appoints House of Assembly members

Tuesday, 08 June 2021

The Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands appointed Members of the House assembly on the formation of the new government. ...

Next steps for supporting peace and stability in Chad, Central African Republic and Cameroon

Next steps for supporting peace and stability in Chad, Central African Republic and Cameroon

Monday, 07 June 2021

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council briefing on the UN Regional Office for Central Africa...

Foreign Secretary discusses trade and regional security on visit to Saudi Arabia

Foreign Secretary discusses trade and regional security on visit to Saudi Arabia

Monday, 07 June 2021

On a visit to Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Secretary discussed shared interests including trade, security and climate change....

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Change of Her Majesty's Consul General to Hong Kong: Brian Davidson

Change of Her Majesty's Consul General to Hong Kong: Brian Davidson

Monday, 07 June 2021

Mr Brian Davidson CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Consul-General to Hong Kong and Non-Resident Consul-General to Macao....

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UK statement on detention and disqualification of Cristiana Chamorro by Nicaraguan authorities

UK statement on detention and disqualification of Cristiana Chamorro by Nicaraguan authorities

Friday, 04 June 2021

The UK condemns steps taken to prevent Cristiana Chamorro from taking part in Nicaragua’s presidential election and calls for free and fair polls in N...

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United Kingdom’s Prof Dapo Akande backed by five United Nations members for 2021 International Law Commission election

United Kingdom’s Prof Dapo Akande backed by five United Nations members for 2021 International Law Commission election

Friday, 04 June 2021

Prof Dapo Akande, the UK’s candidate for the International Law Commission election has been nominated by four other countries: Japan, Kenya, Nigeria a...

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OSCE Asian Partners meeting: Presentation by UK chair of OSCE Security Committee

OSCE Asian Partners meeting: Presentation by UK chair of OSCE Security Committee

Friday, 04 June 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush presents the work of the UK-chaired OSCE Security Committee on transnational organised crime to the OSCE Asian Partners meeting....

Environmental and humanitarian risks of SAFER oil tanker

Environmental and humanitarian risks of SAFER oil tanker

Thursday, 03 June 2021

UN Security Council press elements after UK requested briefing on the risks posed by the Safer oil tanker in Houthi controlled territory of Yemen...

We continue to insist on Syria’s full cooperation with OPCW

We continue to insist on Syria’s full cooperation with OPCW

Thursday, 03 June 2021

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

Home Secretary deepens UK Ghana security partnership

Home Secretary deepens UK Ghana security partnership

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Home Secretary Priti Patel co-hosted the first UK-Ghana security dialogue with Albert Kan-Dapaah, Ghana’s Minister for National Security on Wednesday,...

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Notice of claim against Iran: Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752

Notice of claim against Iran: Joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752

Thursday, 03 June 2021

The Group has issued a statement on the notice of claim delivered against Iran, regarding the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS...

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Statement by the Co Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group issued on 28 May: UK statement

Statement by the Co Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group issued on 28 May: UK statement

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush welcomes continued efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to secure a sustainable, peaceful and fully negotiated settlement....

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities: UK response

Thursday, 03 June 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush responds to OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Abdrakhmanov, and voices strong UK support for the institut...

A global leader in the fight against corruption: Foreign Secretary statement to General Assembly

A global leader in the fight against corruption: Foreign Secretary statement to General Assembly

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Statement by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab at the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption...

Calling on Russia to immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and end its occupation of Crimea

Calling on Russia to immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and end its occupation of Crimea

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Joint Statement Following Russia’s Informal Arria-formula Meeting on Ukraine...

UK Minister for Africa James Duddridge visits Tanzania

UK Minister for Africa James Duddridge visits Tanzania

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

Minister for Africa James Duddridge visits Tanzania and meets Presidents of Tanzania and Zanzibar....

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UK reiterates condemnation of Mali coup: Minister Duddridge statement

UK reiterates condemnation of Mali coup: Minister Duddridge statement

Wednesday, 02 June 2021

UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge supports regional efforts to encourage a return to democratic, constitutional rule....

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Governor Dakin's remarks: National Turks and Caicos Islands Day

Governor Dakin's remarks: National Turks and Caicos Islands Day

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

Governor's Dakin's speech on the occasion of Hon. Jags McCartney Day, the national day of Turks and Caicos Islands....

Falkland Islands: Governor's annual budget speech 2021

Falkland Islands: Governor's annual budget speech 2021

Tuesday, 01 June 2021

His Excellency Governor Phillips CBE delivers the annual address to the Falklands Islands Assembly on the budget for the new financial year....

Arrest of Roman Protasevich: Media Freedom Coalition statement

Arrest of Roman Protasevich: Media Freedom Coalition statement

Friday, 28 May 2021

Members of the Media Freedom Coalition condemned the arrest of Roman Protasevich by the Belarusian authorities....

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74th World Health Assembly: UK national statement on preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment

74th World Health Assembly: UK national statement on preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment

Friday, 28 May 2021

The UK's Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered this statement during the session on preventing sexual exploitation, abuse an...

Urging a longer term political horizon in the Middle East

Urging a longer term political horizon in the Middle East

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East...

Belarus: Foreign Secretary welcomes ICAO fact finding mission into diverted flight

Belarus: Foreign Secretary welcomes ICAO fact finding mission into diverted flight

Thursday, 27 May 2021

The UK welcomes decision by the International Civil Aviation Organization to open a fact-finding mission into diverted Ryanair flight....

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UK sends life saving medical equipment to Nepal

UK sends life saving medical equipment to Nepal

Thursday, 27 May 2021

The UK has sent ventilators and medical expertise to Nepal to help its fight against COVID-19....

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Separation Agreement Joint Committee between the United Kingdom and the EEA EFTA states: joint statement from the second meeting

Separation Agreement Joint Committee between the United Kingdom and the EEA EFTA states: joint statement from the second meeting

Thursday, 27 May 2021

The statement follows the second meeting of the Separation Agreement Joint Committee between the UK Government and the Government of Iceland, the Prin...

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74th World Health Assembly: WHO’s work in health emergencies, WHO strengthening and mental health in emergencies

74th World Health Assembly: WHO’s work in health emergencies, WHO strengthening and mental health in emergencies

Thursday, 27 May 2021

The UK's Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered this statement during the session on WHO’s work in health emergencies, WHO st...

Human Rights Council Special Session: UK statement on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Human Rights Council Special Session: UK statement on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Thursday, 27 May 2021

The UK's Ambassador to the UN and WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, delivered this statement during the Special Session on Occupied Palestinian Territory i...

UK boost for UN peacebuilding will help prevent conflicts and humanitarian crises

UK boost for UN peacebuilding will help prevent conflicts and humanitarian crises

Thursday, 27 May 2021

UK aid will support UN with global peacebuilding efforts, to prevent and manage conflicts and reduce humanitarian suffering....

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Belarus: G7 foreign ministers' statement, 27 May 2021

Belarus: G7 foreign ministers' statement, 27 May 2021

Thursday, 27 May 2021

A statement on Belarus by the foreign ministers of G7 countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA, and the High Representativ...

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Head of the OSCE mission to Moldova: UK response

Head of the OSCE mission to Moldova: UK response

Thursday, 27 May 2021

Ambassador Neil Bush responds to Ambassador Neukirch from the OSCE Mission to Moldova and commends the Mission's mediatory role....

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