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We are determined to protect the viability of the two state solution: Foreign Secretary statement at the UN Two State Solution conference on Gaza and the recognition of a Palestinian State

We are determined to protect the viability of the two state solution: Foreign Secretary statement at the UN Two State Solution conference on Gaza and the recognition of a Palestinian State

Monday, 28 July 2025

Statement by the Foreign Secretary delivered at the UN Conference on The Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of th...

The UK welcomes the ceasefire in southern Syria and urges all sides to stick to it: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the ceasefire in southern Syria and urges all sides to stick to it: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Statement by Rt Hon Hamish Falconer MP, Minister for the Middle East, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

The humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza is essential, but long overdue. The United Nations must be allowed to save lives, reduce suffering and preserve dignity: UK statement at the UN Two State Solution conference.

The humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza is essential, but long overdue. The United Nations must be allowed to save lives, reduce suffering and preserve dignity: UK statement at the UN Two State Solution conference.

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Statement by Rt Hon Hamish Falconer MP, Minister for the Middle East, at the UK-Egypt co-chaired Working Group on Humanitarian Action and Reconstructi...

Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the situation in Gaza

Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the situation in Gaza

Saturday, 26 July 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement following today's announcement of a temporary humanitarian pause by the IDF in Gaza....

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Joint Foreign Secretary Home Secretary statement on Hong Kong announcing new arrest warrants for overseas activists

Joint Foreign Secretary Home Secretary statement on Hong Kong announcing new arrest warrants for overseas activists

Friday, 25 July 2025

The Foreign Secretary and Home Secretary have issued a response after Hong Kong announced new arrest warrants for overseas activists. ...

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Ukraine continues to show its commitment to peace. But President Putin prefers war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Ukraine continues to show its commitment to peace. But President Putin prefers war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 25 July 2025

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

G20 Development Meeting: Baroness Chapman's speech

G20 Development Meeting: Baroness Chapman's speech

Friday, 25 July 2025

Minister for Development, Baroness Chapman, gave a speech on the UK's new approach to development at the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting in South ...

Statement on Australia UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) July 2025

Statement on Australia UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) July 2025

Friday, 25 July 2025

Joint statement from UK and Australia on the Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) July 2025...

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Development Minister sets out new UK approach to development at G20 meeting in South Africa

Development Minister sets out new UK approach to development at G20 meeting in South Africa

Thursday, 24 July 2025

The UK is resetting its relationship with countries in the Global South and helping countries exit the need for aid, as Baroness Chapman attends the G...

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AUKUS treaty deepens UK Australia defence partnership to generate £20 billion in trade and create 7,000 new jobs

AUKUS treaty deepens UK Australia defence partnership to generate £20 billion in trade and create 7,000 new jobs

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary in Australia alongside UK’s Carrier Strike Group - demonstrating government’s commitment to a free and open In...

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Irregular migration of people: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025

Irregular migration of people: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Ambassador Holland updates the Permanent Council on the UK's newly introduced Global Irregular Migration Sanctions Regime. ...

Latest reforms and developments in Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025

Latest reforms and developments in Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes Moldova’s continued efforts to safeguard electoral integrity and counter foreign malign interference....

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe: UK Response, July 2025

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe: UK Response, July 2025

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the OSCE Programme Office's engagement with the Government of Tajikistan during the reporting period, and its continued fo...

50 years on from the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Russia fails to live up to its promises: UK statement to the OSCE

50 years on from the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Russia fails to live up to its promises: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Ambassador Holland commits to continuing to highlight and condemn Russia's attacks against Ukraine for as long as Russia insists on carrying them out....

Joint Statement on the Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism

Joint Statement on the Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

UK and 40 other countries invoke the Moscow Mechanism to address ill treatment of prisoners of war by the Russian Federation...

The United Kingdom welcomes the efforts of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to strengthen its role in conflict prevention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom welcomes the efforts of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to strengthen its role in conflict prevention: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on maintaining international p...

The Israeli aid system is inhumane, ineffective, dangerous and fuelling instability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Israeli aid system is inhumane, ineffective, dangerous and fuelling instability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on the Middle East Peace Proce...

The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE

The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland reiterates UK support for Ukraine, calls for Russia to agree an immediate ceasefire, and underlines the enduring value of the ...

UK sanctions notorious people smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown

UK sanctions notorious people smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today [July 23] been hit with the first ever sanctions targetin...

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The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza

The prolonged suffering will have irreversible consequences that will last generations: Joint statement on conflict and hunger in Gaza

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

A joint statement by the Permanent Missions to the UN of the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Guyana, Ireland, Mexico, the Kingdom of the...

Multilateralism remains the best tool we have to meet the shared challenges of the 21st century: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Multilateralism remains the best tool we have to meet the shared challenges of the 21st century: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council debate on peace and security. ...

UK brings forward world’s first sanctions regime to smash the gangs responsible for irregular migration?

UK brings forward world’s first sanctions regime to smash the gangs responsible for irregular migration?

Monday, 21 July 2025

Anyone complicit in facilitating people smuggling to the UK will be at risk of having their assets frozen and being banned from travelling to Britain,...

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Modernised aid budget will focus on impact, value for money and transparency

Modernised aid budget will focus on impact, value for money and transparency

Monday, 21 July 2025

New figures published today show how the international aid budget will deliver value for money for the British taxpayer and maximum impact for the mos...

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The UK is committed to achieving our shared goals for sustainable development: UK National statement at the High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

The UK is committed to achieving our shared goals for sustainable development: UK National statement at the High level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Monday, 21 July 2025

Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development....

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

Occupied Palestinian Territories: joint statement, 21 July 2025

Sunday, 20 July 2025

The UK and 31 international partners gave a joint statement on the Occupied Palestinian Territories....

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UK hammers Putin's energy revenues with fresh sanctions

UK hammers Putin's energy revenues with fresh sanctions

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Fresh sanctions ramp up pressure on Russia’s critical oil industry and hit Putin’s creaking shadow fleet operation.? ...

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UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza

UK pledges lifesaving aid for Gaza

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza will receive additional humanitarian aid funded by the UK government. ...

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Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement

Sovereign Base Areas Specialised Committee meeting: joint statement

Friday, 18 July 2025

Joint statement following the sixth meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Specialised Committee on issues related to the implementation of the Protocol ...

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ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025

ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Secretary's remarks, July 2025

Friday, 18 July 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke at the UK Post Ministerial Conference with ASEAN member states, highlighting achievements under the UK's Dialogue ...

The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the Colombian Government's announcement of the Comprehensive Protection Programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 18 July 2025

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

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