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Joint statement on the launch of a High Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict Settings

Joint statement on the launch of a High Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict Settings

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Joint statement from the Panel co-chairs, Lord Collins of Highbury, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development A...

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78th World Health Assembly: UK National Statement

78th World Health Assembly: UK National Statement

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

The UK's National Statement for the WHO's World Health Assembly. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley. ...

UK attends Kimberley Process Intersessional hosted by the United Arab Emirates

UK attends Kimberley Process Intersessional hosted by the United Arab Emirates

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

The United Kingdom reaffirms commitment to the Kimberley Process and support for its tripartite framework following the 2025 Kimberley Process Interse...

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UK stands ready to send more aid to Gaza as Minister pledges further support

UK stands ready to send more aid to Gaza as Minister pledges further support

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Minister for Development announces new UK support for Gaza on first visit in her role to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories...

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The UK will keep supporting the Syrian people to rebuild their country and economy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will keep supporting the Syrian people to rebuild their country and economy: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

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

The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

The UK continues to call on North Korea to end grave human rights violations: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Statement by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the UN General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly meeting on Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Nort...

Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Global action is needed to tackle the growing threats that face our seas, people and shared prosperity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

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

UK sanctions hit West Bank violence network

UK sanctions hit West Bank violence network

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

UK sanctions individuals, illegal settler outposts and organisations supporting violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank, as Foreign ...

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UK announces major sanctions in support of Ukraine

UK announces major sanctions in support of Ukraine

Monday, 19 May 2025

As President Putin ruthlessly intensifies his strikes against innocent Ukrainians, the UK is ramping up pressure with raft of 100 new sanctions. ...

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Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza?

Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza?

Monday, 19 May 2025

Joint statement on behalf of 27 humanitarian partners on aid to Gaza and the proposal for a new aid delivery model....

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Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Christian Turner

Change of UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York: Christian Turner

Monday, 19 May 2025

Dr Christian Turner CMG has been appointed UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in New York....

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Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

Monday, 19 May 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom....

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First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace

First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace

Friday, 16 May 2025

Visit underscores need to maintain peace and regional security ...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to China: Peter Wilson

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to China: Peter Wilson

Friday, 16 May 2025

Mr Peter Wilson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to China...

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All parties to conflict must reunite families and grant access to information on missing persons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

All parties to conflict must reunite families and grant access to information on missing persons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in ...

Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Colin Martin Reynolds

Change of Governor of the Falkland Islands: Colin Martin Reynolds

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Mr Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and His Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwi...

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A UN facilitated political process can deliver lasting peace, stability and security for Libya: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

A UN facilitated political process can deliver lasting peace, stability and security for Libya: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 15 May 2025

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

Report by the OSCE Project Co ordinator in Uzbekistan: UK Statement, May 2025

Report by the OSCE Project Co ordinator in Uzbekistan: UK Statement, May 2025

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Office amid a challenging financial backdrop. ...

UK welcomes talks in Istanbul and calls on Kremlin to end the bloodshed: UK statement to the OSCE

UK welcomes talks in Istanbul and calls on Kremlin to end the bloodshed: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Ambassador Holland welcomes talks in Istanbul and urges Russia to end the bloodshed in Ukraine and show it is serious about peace or face further sanc...

UK at heart of NATO talks on strengthening Euro Atlantic security and support for Ukraine

UK at heart of NATO talks on strengthening Euro Atlantic security and support for Ukraine

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

NATO Allies are in Turkey to underline the Alliance's support for Ukraine and commitment to a secure and stable Euro-Atlantic....

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Managing risk reduction even in times of crisis: UK Statement to the OSCE

Managing risk reduction even in times of crisis: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Ambassador Holland reiterates the UK’s support to Ukraine, calls on Russia to end its war and to use this unique Forum for risk-reduction, even in cri...

The UK remains committed to restoring freedom of navigation and maritime security in the Red Sea: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to restoring freedom of navigation and maritime security in the Red Sea: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

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

Foreign Secretary speech in Lviv on the Special Tribunal

Foreign Secretary speech in Lviv on the Special Tribunal

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

David Lammy outlines UK support for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine during a visit to Lviv, Ukra...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kuwait: Qudsi Rasheed

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kuwait: Qudsi Rasheed

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Mr Qudsi Rasheed OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to The State of Kuwait. ...

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The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on Israel to lift its block on aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in G...

Change of British High Commissioner to Fiji: Kanbar Hossein Bor

Change of British High Commissioner to Fiji: Kanbar Hossein Bor

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Mr Kanbar Hossein-Bor has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji....

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Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Poland: Dame Melinda Simmons

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Poland: Dame Melinda Simmons

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland in succession to Ms Anna Clunes CMG OBE who will be tr...

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MH17: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote

MH17: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote

Monday, 12 May 2025

The UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil Aviation Organisation hearing on the case of Flight MH17....

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Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Humanitarian aid must never be used as a political tool or military tactic: Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Monday, 12 May 2025

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and th...

UK convenes European partners in London to continue collective action against

UK convenes European partners in London to continue collective action against "once in a generation" security threat?

Monday, 12 May 2025

The Foreign Secretary will host Foreign Ministers of the Weimar+ group for critical talks on repelling Russian aggression and bolstering European secu...

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