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Putin needs to agree to an unconditional ceasefire and withdraw forces from all of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Putin needs to agree to an unconditional ceasefire and withdraw forces from all of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 04 September 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the temporarily occupied territ...

Fourth UK Laos Political Dialogue: FCDO statement

Fourth UK Laos Political Dialogue: FCDO statement

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The UK and Laos held the fourth biennial Political Dialogue on 3 September, covering topics including trade, regional security, climate and consular i...

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South Africa and the UK hold the 13th Bilateral Forum

South Africa and the UK hold the 13th Bilateral Forum

Wednesday, 03 September 2025

South Africa and the UK held the 13th Bilateral Forum, reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic, political, and environmental cooperation. ...

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UK sanctions actors forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children

UK sanctions actors forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

New sanctions target those supporting Putin’s attempts to forcibly deport and indoctrinate Ukraine’s children and erase their Ukrainian cultural herit...

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UK provides emergency aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims

UK provides emergency aid to Afghanistan earthquake victims

Monday, 01 September 2025

The UK has announced emergency funding to support families affected by the devastating earthquake which hit Afghanistan....

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UK announces new support for women and girls in Gaza

UK announces new support for women and girls in Gaza

Saturday, 30 August 2025

UK announces new life-saving support for pregnant women and new mothers, and menstrual hygiene kits for thousands of women and girls. ...

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Iran must take the necessary steps to address the international community’s serious concerns over its nuclear programme: Joint statement on the decision to trigger the snapback mechanism to end sanctions relief against Iran

Iran must take the necessary steps to address the international community’s serious concerns over its nuclear programme: Joint statement on the decision to trigger the snapback mechanism to end sanctions relief against Iran

Friday, 29 August 2025

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of France, Germany and the United Kingdom....

Putin must, as Zelenskyy has done repeatedly, agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Putin must, as Zelenskyy has done repeatedly, agree to a full and unconditional ceasefire immediately: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 28 August 2025

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

Statement on the latest Russian attacks against Ukraine

Statement on the latest Russian attacks against Ukraine

Thursday, 28 August 2025

This statement is supported by the UK, the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy and 26 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria...

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The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 28 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process

E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process

Thursday, 28 August 2025

Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the initiation of the snapback process...

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UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight

UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador following the abhorrent strikes on Kyiv overnight which killed many...

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The United Kingdom voted in favour of today’s resolution, which allows UNIFIL to operate for 16 months before an orderly withdrawal: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom voted in favour of today’s resolution, which allows UNIFIL to operate for 16 months before an orderly withdrawal: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the Security Council vote on the...

Famine in Gaza City is entirely man made and a moral outrage. Israel must immediately lift its restrictions on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Famine in Gaza City is entirely man made and a moral outrage. Israel must immediately lift its restrictions on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

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

UK building closer ties with Syria, supporting accountability and regional security

UK building closer ties with Syria, supporting accountability and regional security

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Minister for the Middle East visited Syria to reiterate UK support for political transition, with a focus on security and accountability...

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We express our profound alarm and distress at the IPC data on Gaza that unequivocally confirms Famine in Gaza: Joint statement on Famine in Gaza

We express our profound alarm and distress at the IPC data on Gaza that unequivocally confirms Famine in Gaza: Joint statement on Famine in Gaza

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Joint statement delivered by Ambassadors Trishala Simantini Persaud, Guyana Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN and Ondina Blokar Drobic, Sloven...

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned about the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Nord Stream gas pipeline....

Permanent Council Decision on closure of the OSCE Minsk structures: UK statement to the OSCE

Permanent Council Decision on closure of the OSCE Minsk structures: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Chargé d’Affaires James Ford congratulates Armenia and Azerbaijan on the recent progress made towards a peace agreement, and confirms UK support for t...

G7 Chair's statement on the Independence Day of Ukraine

G7 Chair's statement on the Independence Day of Ukraine

Monday, 25 August 2025

G7 Chair's statement on the Independence Day of Ukraine, following a G7 Foreign Ministers' virtual meeting with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Sybiha...

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Ukrainian Independence Day 2025: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukrainian Independence Day 2025: UK Statement to the OSCE

Monday, 25 August 2025

The UK pays tribute to the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people and reaffirms its unwavering support as they mark the 34th anniversary of th...

The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned by the scale of human rights abuses, including sexual violence, by armed groups in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 22 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of ...

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 August 2025

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 August 2025

Friday, 22 August 2025

The UK and 26 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories....

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Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate

Foreign Secretary statement: response to famine in Gaza Governorate

Thursday, 21 August 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement in response to the famine declared in the Gaza Governorate as determined by the Famine Review Committee. ...

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Media Freedom Coalition statement on foreign media access to Gaza

Media Freedom Coalition statement on foreign media access to Gaza

Thursday, 21 August 2025

Joint statement on behalf of 27 countries on foreign media access to Gaza...

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UK summons Israeli Ambassador following approval of E1 settlement plan

UK summons Israeli Ambassador following approval of E1 settlement plan

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Israeli Ambassador today following the Israeli Higher Planning Commission's decision...

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The UK welcomes the ceasefire in Southern Syria but is concerned by the continued difficulty of aid access: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the ceasefire in Southern Syria but is concerned by the continued difficulty of aid access: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

UK sanctions networks enabling Iran's destabilising activity

UK sanctions networks enabling Iran's destabilising activity

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

The UK has announced sanctions against those whose revenue supports Iran's destabilising activities....

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Free, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Free, fair, transparent and inclusive national elections would be a major step in Libya’s political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

The United Kingdom remains committed to working with all partners to combat Daesh: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains committed to working with all partners to combat Daesh: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by te...

FCDO statement: response to Israel's revocation of visas to Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority

FCDO statement: response to Israel's revocation of visas to Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

The FCDO has released a statement on the Government of Israel’s decision to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authorit...

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