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UK closing statement: 2025 OSCE Ministerial Council

UK closing statement: 2025 OSCE Ministerial Council

Friday, 05 December 2025

Ambassador Holland addresses the OSCE Ministerial Council to underline the UK's support for Ukraine, Euro-Atlantic Security, and the Helsinki Spirit o...

Russia’s systematic attacks against Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure: Joint statement to OSCE Ministerial Council 2025

Russia’s systematic attacks against Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructure: Joint statement to OSCE Ministerial Council 2025

Friday, 05 December 2025

UK and others condemn Russia’s systematic strikes against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and urge Russia to cease its attacks and engage seriously...

The OSCE's role on irregular migration and border security: UK Statement to the Ministerial Council 2025

The OSCE's role on irregular migration and border security: UK Statement to the Ministerial Council 2025

Friday, 05 December 2025

Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, calls for the OSCE to do more to utilise its migration mandate....

UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target Skripals

UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target Skripals

Thursday, 04 December 2025

UK announces sanctions against the GRU as Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report finds Putin personally ordered their activity in Salisbury in 2018....

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UK statement to the OSCE Ministerial 2025: Minister Doughty

UK statement to the OSCE Ministerial 2025: Minister Doughty

Thursday, 04 December 2025

Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, delivers UK Statement during the 2025 OSCE Ministerial Council in Vie...

Independent review published into the UK government's response to the death of Harry Dunn in 2019

Independent review published into the UK government's response to the death of Harry Dunn in 2019

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

The UK government has accepted all of the recommendations in full....

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Foreign Secretary pledges £10m to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund

Foreign Secretary pledges £10m to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

Speaking at the NATO Foreign?Minister's?Meeting?in Brussels today, the Foreign Secretary pledged £10million to?the Ukraine?Humanitarian Fund....

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Foreign Secretary speech on violence against women and girls

Foreign Secretary speech on violence against women and girls

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP delivered a speech to mark the launch of a new international coalition – All In – to help end violence against wome...

The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stability and prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq. ...

UK Statement at the UNHCR Pledging Conference 2025

UK Statement at the UNHCR Pledging Conference 2025

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Statement delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, at the UN Refugee Agency's Pledging Conference....

Gazans to receive shelter from thousands of UK funded tents

Gazans to receive shelter from thousands of UK funded tents

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

Essential family tents funded by the UK have arrived in Gaza to provide shelter for thousands of civilians. ...

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New international coalition launched to end violence against women and girls globally

New international coalition launched to end violence against women and girls globally

Tuesday, 02 December 2025

A major new global coalition is being launched today (2 December 2025), bringing together pioneering women from across the world to tackle violence ag...

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2025 Indo Pacific Conference: Minister Malhotra keynote speech

2025 Indo Pacific Conference: Minister Malhotra keynote speech

Monday, 01 December 2025

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Indo-Pacific Conference hosted by King's College London....

Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, November 2025

Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Deputy Ambassador James Ford recalls the vital contribution of media freedom to security in the OSCE region, and calls on Russia, Belarus and others t...

Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, November 2025

Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent Council: Joint Statement, November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

UK and others call for action to uphold safety of journalists and media freedom against a deteriorating background within some OSCE countries...

Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Pakistan Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, 25 November 2025

Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Pakistan Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, 25 November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

A joint communiqué to enhance cooperation through sisterhood and solidarity....

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Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Nigerian National Assembly, 12 November 2025

Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Nigerian National Assembly, 12 November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

A joint communiqué to enhance cooperation through sisterhood and solidarity. ...

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Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK Statement November 2025

Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK Statement November 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Ambassador Holland thanks the Coordinator of Economic and Environmental activities for his office's work on mitigating the environmental impacts of Ru...

UK stands with Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

UK stands with Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 November 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer welcomes progress at Geneva talks between the US and Ukraine, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty an...

UK reaffirms indivisibility of Helsinki principles amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms indivisibility of Helsinki principles amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirms commitment to the Helsinki Final Act as the cornerstone of European security. UK condemns Russia’s aggression a...

E4 statement on the situation in the West Bank

E4 statement on the situation in the West Bank

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Joint statement on behalf of France, Germany, Italy and the UK on the situation in the West Bank...

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UK welcomes US and Ukrainian work towards a just and lasting peace and underlines continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

UK welcomes US and Ukrainian work towards a just and lasting peace and underlines continued support for Ukraine against Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the meaningful progress between the US and Ukraine on delivering a just and lasting peace. Ukraine has consistently demon...

UK Bahrain Strategic Dialogue 2025: joint statement

UK Bahrain Strategic Dialogue 2025: joint statement

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

The UK Foreign Secretary and Minister Hamish Falconer, along with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, co-chaired the UK-Bahrain Strategic Dial...

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We encourage the Libyan authorities to continue working with the Court to ensure those subject to ICC warrants are surrendered: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We encourage the Libyan authorities to continue working with the Court to ensure those subject to ICC warrants are surrendered: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya. ...

UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership

UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic partnership

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty will host the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) as the UK reaffirms its strong commitment to its ov...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile: David Concar

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile: David Concar

Monday, 24 November 2025

Mr David Concar has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chile in succession to Mrs Louise de Sousa....

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The United Kingdom will continue to work with all partners to implement Resolution 2803 and to forge a just and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians, anchored in a two state solution: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Twenty Five years of Women Peace and Security

Twenty Five years of Women Peace and Security

Monday, 24 November 2025

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP delivered a speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Women Peace and Security agenda....

UK Right of Reply on behalf of AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

UK Right of Reply on behalf of AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governors, November 2025

Friday, 21 November 2025

Agenda Item 7: Transfer of the nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS and its safeguards in all aspects of the NPT ...

UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership

UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership

Friday, 21 November 2025

UK PM Sir Keir Starmer set to arrive in Johannesburg for G20, unveiling major UK-SA initiatives to boost jobs, unlock capital, and deepen economic tie...

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