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Change of British High Commissioner to Malta: Victoria Busby

Change of British High Commissioner to Malta: Victoria Busby

Monday, 28 April 2025

Mrs Victoria Busby OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta....

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Palestinian Authority and UK strengthen ties to continue work towards long term peace

Palestinian Authority and UK strengthen ties to continue work towards long term peace

Sunday, 27 April 2025

Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary host Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, demonstrating the UK's steadfast support for the Pale...

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UK Gulf visit to enhance regional security and boost UK growth

UK Gulf visit to enhance regional security and boost UK growth

Friday, 25 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary visits Oman and Qatar to commit to expand cooperation with Gulf countries on trade, defence, and security....

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Keynote Speech   Canning House Mexico UK Summit

Keynote Speech Canning House Mexico UK Summit

Thursday, 24 April 2025

During the Canning House's Mexico-UK Summit, His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mexico, Susannah Goshko, highlighted the bilateral opportunity between our co...

The UK stands with the Syrian people as they seize this historic moment: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK stands with the Syrian people as they seize this historic moment: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 24 April 2025

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan: Sally Axworthy

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan: Sally Axworthy

Thursday, 24 April 2025

Mrs Sally Axworthy MBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Kazakhstan....

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UK bolsters support for Syrian people by amending Syria sanctions

UK bolsters support for Syrian people by amending Syria sanctions

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Updates to UK Syria sanctions regulations will help the people of Syria rebuild their country and economy following the fall of Assad...

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Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement following reports of violence in and around El Fasher, Sudan....

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Russia's missile attacks against Ukrainian civilians over Easter demonstrate its attitude towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's missile attacks against Ukrainian civilians over Easter demonstrate its attitude towards peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's missile attacks against civilians in Sumy and Kharkiv over Easter and President Putin's transparently cynical att...

Lord Collins of Highbury, UK Minister for Africa visits Uganda

Lord Collins of Highbury, UK Minister for Africa visits Uganda

Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Lord Collins of Highbury visited Uganda on 3 and 4 April to reinforce the UK's commitment to sustainable development and mutual economic growth. ...

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Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025

Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Joint statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on more than 50 days of Israel's block on aid to Gaza...

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Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025

Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

A statement on behalf of E3 members, the UK, France and Germany, following today’s meeting with the US and Ukraine in London. ...

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Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

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

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to the Netherlands: Chris Rampling

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Mr Chris Rampling has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Ms Joanna Roper CMG. Mr Rampling wil...

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The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK firmly rejects all acts designed to destabilise Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 21 April 2025

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

The UK is deeply concerned by the destabilising activities of Libyan security actors and armed groups: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned by the destabilising activities of Libyan security actors and armed groups: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 17 April 2025

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

Change of British High Commissioner to Ghana

Change of British High Commissioner to Ghana

Thursday, 17 April 2025

Mr Christian Rogg has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Ghana. ...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean: Simon Mustard

Change of British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean: Simon Mustard

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Mr Simon Mustard has been appointed British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. He will take up his appointment during May 2025. ...

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The UK calls on all parties to agree an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on all parties to agree an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

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

The UK is deeply concerned at recent political tensions and increased fighting across South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned at recent political tensions and increased fighting across South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

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

Joint Statement from the United Kingdom and France on Haiti

Joint Statement from the United Kingdom and France on Haiti

Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Joint statement from the United Kingdom and France on Haiti....

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London Sudan Conference: Foreign Secretary opening remarks

London Sudan Conference: Foreign Secretary opening remarks

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

The Foreign Secretary delivered opening remarks at the London Sudan conference. ...

Third international meeting of the Post Holocaust Issues Special Envoys Network on Holocaust era Restitution

Third international meeting of the Post Holocaust Issues Special Envoys Network on Holocaust era Restitution

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Lord Pickles attends meeting in The Hague to discuss progress and challenges relating to the restitution of Holocaust-era assets....

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G7 foreign ministers' statement marking 2 years since the beginning of Sudan war

G7 foreign ministers' statement marking 2 years since the beginning of Sudan war

Monday, 14 April 2025

G7 foreign ministers gave a joint statement marking 2 years since the beginning of the war in Sudan....

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UK announces new humanitarian funding for Sudan

UK announces new humanitarian funding for Sudan

Monday, 14 April 2025

The UK has announced new support to Sudan ahead of the Sudan conference which will bring together international representatives. ...

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UK Government statement on denial of UK MP to enter Hong Kong

UK Government statement on denial of UK MP to enter Hong Kong

Monday, 14 April 2025

The UK Government has issued a response after a UK MP was refused entry to Hong Kong....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to France: Sir Thomas Drew KCMG

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to France: Sir Thomas Drew KCMG

Monday, 14 April 2025

Sir Thomas Drew KCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic....

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UK sanctions Iranian organised crime network

UK sanctions Iranian organised crime network

Sunday, 13 April 2025

The UK has announced further sanctions to tackle the domestic threat posed by the Iranian regime by sanctioning Iranian-backed, Swedish-based Foxtrot ...

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Minister for Europe opening remarks at Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Saturday 12 April

Minister for Europe opening remarks at Antalya Diplomacy Forum: Saturday 12 April

Saturday, 12 April 2025

Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty makes opening remarks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey....

The UK remains steadfast in our commitment to gender equality, human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals: UK statement at the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development

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