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Change of British High Commissioner to Lesotho: Martine Sobey

Change of British High Commissioner to Lesotho: Martine Sobey

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Mrs Martine Sobey has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Lesotho in succession to Mr Harry MacDonald....

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Ukraine’s Security is our Security. Only a Just Peace Can Secure Ukraine’s Future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine’s Security is our Security. Only a Just Peace Can Secure Ukraine’s Future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 June 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that a sustained ceasefire is the quickest route to stop the killing. The UK supports ending the war in ...

Israel's new aid system is inhumane. Israel needs to end its restrictions on aid now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel's new aid system is inhumane. Israel needs to end its restrictions on aid now: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the E10 draft UN Security Council res...

113th International Labour Conference. UK Statement on Myanmar

113th International Labour Conference. UK Statement on Myanmar

Wednesday, 04 June 2025

Joint Statement on Myanmar at the General Affairs Committee at ILC 113. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley...

New UK Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy

New UK Moroccan partnerships to grow UK economy

Sunday, 01 June 2025

Foreign Secretary in Morocco to forge new business opportunities ...

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UK Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025

UK Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025

Saturday, 31 May 2025

The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Kingdom enter an Enhanced Strategic Partnership and sign a series of agreements driving mutual growth and securi...

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The onus is on Russia and Putin to show they are serious about peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The onus is on Russia and Putin to show they are serious about peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 30 May 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security....

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the first report covering DPRK Russia military cooperation

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the first report covering DPRK Russia military cooperation

Friday, 30 May 2025

Several countries gave a joint statement following the publication of the first report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT)....

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Putin claims to share values of dignity and peace, yet continues to violate them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Putin claims to share values of dignity and peace, yet continues to violate them: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 29 May 2025

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

Outcomes of the UK/EU Summit on 19 May: UK statement to OSCE

Outcomes of the UK/EU Summit on 19 May: UK statement to OSCE

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Ambassador Holland briefs on the outcomes of the UK/EU Summit, which took place on 19 May in London, including the leaders' commitment to the Helsinki...

Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2025

Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2025

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes new Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo Gerard McGurk to the Permanent Council, underlining continued support for the work of t...

President Putin's words about peace are not aligned with his actions: UK statement to OSCE

President Putin's words about peace are not aligned with his actions: UK statement to OSCE

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's continued attacks against Ukrainian civilians, which are not actions of a government seeking peace, and calls fo...

Statement: UK and EU welcome Viet Nam JETP progress

Statement: UK and EU welcome Viet Nam JETP progress

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

The UK and EU welcome progress on Viet Nam's Just Energy Transition Partnership as President Macron of France visits the country...

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Uruguay's Deputy Chief of Staff and Interior Minister visited UK

Uruguay's Deputy Chief of Staff and Interior Minister visited UK

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

On their first official visit to London, Deputy Chief of Staff Jorge Díaz and Interior Minister Carlos Negro held meetings related to justice and secu...

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Israel must immediately let aid into Gaza and enable the UN to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Israel must immediately let aid into Gaza and enable the UN to operate: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

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

Russia’s continued contravention of OSCE principles: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia’s continued contravention of OSCE principles: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that in line with the OSCE Code of Conduct, the UK will continue to support Ukraine towards achieving a just and la...

UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s self defence, while President Putin rejects ceasefire as war deepens Russia’s economic and global isolation: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s self defence, while President Putin rejects ceasefire as war deepens Russia’s economic and global isolation: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that Russia’s invasion shatters European security and undermines peace. Despite President Putin’s claims...

UK announces new action to detect hostile state activity using AI, on visit to the Arctic

UK announces new action to detect hostile state activity using AI, on visit to the Arctic

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

The UK is stepping up its efforts to safeguard national security by leveraging AI to detect hostile state activity in the Arctic....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Helena Owen

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Helena Owen

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Helena Owen has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chad....

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UK's Trade Envoy visits Paraguay

UK's Trade Envoy visits Paraguay

Monday, 26 May 2025

Fabian Hamilton, United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy for Southern Cone, visited Paraguay for the first time...

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We should use the conference to form measures to safeguard the Two State Solution and uphold international law: UK statement at the UN

We should use the conference to form measures to safeguard the Two State Solution and uphold international law: UK statement at the UN

Friday, 23 May 2025

Statement by Stephen Hickey, Director for Middle East and North Africa in the FCDO, at the Preparatory meeting of the High-Level International Confere...

The Arab Plan for Early Recovery, Reconstruction and Development sets out a realistic path for the reconstruction of Gaza: UK statement at the UN

The Arab Plan for Early Recovery, Reconstruction and Development sets out a realistic path for the reconstruction of Gaza: UK statement at the UN

Friday, 23 May 2025

Statement by Stephen Hickey, Director for Middle East and North Africa in the FCDO, at the Preparatory meeting of the High-Level International Confere...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt: Mark Bryson Richardson

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt: Mark Bryson Richardson

Friday, 23 May 2025

Mr Mark Bryson-Richardson MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Egypt...

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International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, May 2025

International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, May 2025

Friday, 23 May 2025

UK and 37 other countries call for immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Belarus....

Joint Communique: UK Mauritius Strategic Partnership Framework

Joint Communique: UK Mauritius Strategic Partnership Framework

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Communiqué on the establishment of a Strategic Partnership Framework between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Republic...

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This Council should use the tools at its disposal to press parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This Council should use the tools at its disposal to press parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 22 May 2025

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

Report of the Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2025

Report of the Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje: UK statement, May 2025

Thursday, 22 May 2025

The UK underlines appreciation for the work and added value of the OSCE Mission to Skopje over the last 12 months, particularly in supporting governm...

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia 2025: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown delivers a joint statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerl...

Russia's war must end without delay, and the way it ends should matter to us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's war must end without delay, and the way it ends should matter to us all: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Ambassador Holland corrects Russia's claims that the UK wishes to prolong the war in Ukraine. He calls for it to end without delay but explains why t...

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine, tightens sanctions on Russia, and urges ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine, tightens sanctions on Russia, and urges ceasefire: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that despite claiming commitment to peace, Russia has escalated its military aggression by refusing to e...

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