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Ensuring counterterrorism efforts remain fit for purpose

Ensuring counterterrorism efforts remain fit for purpose

Monday, 23 November 2020

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council briefing on Daesh, counter-terrorism, and non-proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biol...

Ensuring an inclusive electoral process and a united response to humanitarian crises in Somalia

Ensuring an inclusive electoral process and a united response to humanitarian crises in Somalia

Monday, 23 November 2020

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, Acting UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia...

Libyan Political Dialogue Forum and the Berlin Conference: joint statement (November 2020)

Libyan Political Dialogue Forum and the Berlin Conference: joint statement (November 2020)

Monday, 23 November 2020

France, Germany, Italy and the UK welcomed the first round results of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum and the conclusions of the Berlin Conference...

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Foreign Secretary marks 25th Anniversary of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Foreign Secretary marks 25th Anniversary of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Saturday, 21 November 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab remembers the victims of the conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords....

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Supporting an Afghan owned, Afghan led peace process

Supporting an Afghan owned, Afghan led peace process

Friday, 20 November 2020

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council Arria Meeting, “What can the UN Security Council do to support the peace process in Afgha...

Nuremberg tribunal: UK statement

Nuremberg tribunal: UK statement

Friday, 20 November 2020

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the OSCE Permanent Council on 19 November 2020....

Welcoming a nationwide ceasefire in Libya

Welcoming a nationwide ceasefire in Libya

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya...

Recent developments in Belarus: UK statement, 19 November

Recent developments in Belarus: UK statement, 19 November

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the OSCE Permanent Council on 19 November 2020....

Israeli and Palestinian cooperation: Foreign Secretary statement

Israeli and Palestinian cooperation: Foreign Secretary statement

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gives a statement on the decision by the Palestinian Authority and Government of Israel to restore cooperation...

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OSCE project co ordinator in Ukraine: UK statement

OSCE project co ordinator in Ukraine: UK statement

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the OSCE Permanent Council on 19 November 2020. ...

Minsk Group co chairs, personal representative of chairperson in office and high level planning group: UK statement

Minsk Group co chairs, personal representative of chairperson in office and high level planning group: UK statement

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Delivered by Ambassador Neil Bush at the OSCE Permanent Council on 19 November 2020. ...

Hong Kong joint statement: November 2020

Hong Kong joint statement: November 2020

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK, and the US Secretary of State issued a joint statement on the situation in Hong K...

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Putting the needs and security of Israelis and Palestinians first

Putting the needs and security of Israelis and Palestinians first

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East...

Extra UK support to Central American hurricane response

Extra UK support to Central American hurricane response

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

The UK is providing vital humanitarian supplies and £1 million to the IFRC emergency appeal to help people in Central America hit by the recent hurric...

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Settlements in Givat HaMatos: ministerial statement

Settlements in Givat HaMatos: ministerial statement

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Minister James Cleverly gave a statement on Israel's decision to advance the construction of settlement buildings in Givat HaMatos....

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UK statement following the second meeting of the Gibraltar Specialised Committee   18 November 2020

UK statement following the second meeting of the Gibraltar Specialised Committee 18 November 2020

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Following the second meeting of the Gibraltar Specialised Committee via videoconference, the UK government published a statement....

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Anti personnel mine ban convention   18th meeting of state parties: UK statement

Anti personnel mine ban convention 18th meeting of state parties: UK statement

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Aidan Liddle, UK Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, statement under agenda item 9(b) - clearing mined areas and mine risk educ...

UK and Canada co chair chapeau to Global Media Freedom Conference communiqué

UK and Canada co chair chapeau to Global Media Freedom Conference communiqué

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Coalition Co-Chairs, the UK and Canada, share the Media Freedom Coalition Communique after the first ministerial-level meeting at the 2020 Global Medi...

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Escalation of violence in Ethiopia: Minister for Africa statement

Escalation of violence in Ethiopia: Minister for Africa statement

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Minister for Africa James Duddridge has issued a statement on the escalation of violence in Ethiopia...

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36th Universal Periodic Review: UK closing statement

36th Universal Periodic Review: UK closing statement

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes conclusions of the 36th Universal Periodic Review. ...

WTO joint initiative on e commerce: UK statement

WTO joint initiative on e commerce: UK statement

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement during the WTO Joint Initiative on E-Commerce plenary session....

Making the Security Council better reflect the twenty first century

Making the Security Council better reflect the twenty first century

Monday, 16 November 2020

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the General Assembly debate on UN Security Council reform...

Pursuing peace and stability in the Sahel

Pursuing peace and stability in the Sahel

Monday, 16 November 2020

Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council briefing on peace and security in Africa - G5 Sahel...

United Kingdom and Canada announce recipient of first Media Freedom Award

United Kingdom and Canada announce recipient of first Media Freedom Award

Monday, 16 November 2020

Belarusian Association of Journalists recognised for commitment to journalistic ethics and principles in the face of increased crackdowns on media in ...

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UK aid and military support sent to Central America in wake of Hurricane Eta

UK aid and military support sent to Central America in wake of Hurricane Eta

Friday, 13 November 2020

The UK is providing vital humanitarian support to countries in Central America following Hurricane Eta....

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Statement on media freedom in Egypt

Statement on media freedom in Egypt

Friday, 13 November 2020

Statement on media freedom in Egypt from the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group...

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Chinese Ambassador to the UK summoned to the FCDO

Chinese Ambassador to the UK summoned to the FCDO

Friday, 13 November 2020

The FCDO Permanent Under-Secretary has summoned the Chinese Ambassador to the UK to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office...

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World’s most remote island helps UK exceed protected ocean target

World’s most remote island helps UK exceed protected ocean target

Friday, 13 November 2020

Prime Minister confirms that more than 4.3 million sq km of some of the world’s most precious marine environment will be protected....

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Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: Jonny Baxter

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan: Jonny Baxter

Friday, 13 November 2020

Mr Jonny Baxter has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Christopher Trott....

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Supporting international efforts to build Somalia's long term security and stability

Supporting international efforts to build Somalia's long term security and stability

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Explanation of Vote by Sonia Farrey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, on the Security Council resolution on Somalia....

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