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Future international development spending set out in Spring Statement

Future international development spending set out in Spring Statement

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Extra detail on the UK’s international development budget up to March 2030 has been set out in yesterday’s Spring Statement....

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We must have enduring peace in Ukraine, which ensures Ukraine’s future security and upholds the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must have enduring peace in Ukraine, which ensures Ukraine’s future security and upholds the UN Charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

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

UK is absolutely committed to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK is absolutely committed to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, commends Ukraine as the party of peace for proposing a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire - and ...

FCDO statement on Riyadh talks

FCDO statement on Riyadh talks

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The FCDO has released a statement following ceasefire talks in Riyadh today: 25 March ...

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Diplomacy and dialogue are the best ways to achieve a stable future in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Diplomacy and dialogue are the best ways to achieve a stable future in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

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

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day: Minister West's speech

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day: Minister West's speech

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

To mark World TB Day, Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, spoke at a reception hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global...

UN peace operations need to become more agile and responsive to remain effective: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UN peace operations need to become more agile and responsive to remain effective: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 24 March 2025

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on adaptability in UN peace operat...

UK sanctions for human rights violations and abuses during the Sri Lankan civil war

UK sanctions for human rights violations and abuses during the Sri Lankan civil war

Monday, 24 March 2025

The UK has today sanctioned figures responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses during the civil war in Sri Lanka....

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The UK opposes any attempt to forcibly annex land in Gaza or expand settlements in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK opposes any attempt to forcibly annex land in Gaza or expand settlements in the West Bank: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 21 March 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar

Friday, 21 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Myanmar. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

ASEAN UK workshop paves path for engineering biology innovation

ASEAN UK workshop paves path for engineering biology innovation

Friday, 21 March 2025

The second chapter of the ASEAN-UK Regional Training and Workshop on Engineering Biology was held in the UK from 18 to 20 March 2025...

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Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza

Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK (E3) on Gaza

Friday, 21 March 2025

The Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, and the UK (the E3) call for immediate return to a ceasefire ...

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The ceasefire deal was the best chance we had seen to return the hostages to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The ceasefire deal was the best chance we had seen to return the hostages to their families: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 20 March 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the General Debate Under Agenda Item 4

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the General Debate Under Agenda Item 4

Thursday, 20 March 2025

UK Statement for the General Debate Under Agenda Item 4. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley....

The FCDO means business: Foreign Secretary's British Chambers of Commerce speech, March 2025

The FCDO means business: Foreign Secretary's British Chambers of Commerce speech, March 2025

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave the keynote speech at the British Chambers of Commerce Driving International Trade conference in the City of London...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on the DPRK

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on the DPRK

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Amb...

UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, Emphasizes Ceasefire and Accountability Amid Ongoing Conflict: UK Statement to the OSCE

UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine, Emphasizes Ceasefire and Accountability Amid Ongoing Conflict: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says Ukraine's long-term security depends on a multifaceted approach of immediate ceasefire efforts, robust s...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Experts on Belarus. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN,...

Joint Statement from the International Partners Group on the US Withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership in South Africa

Joint Statement from the International Partners Group on the US Withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership in South Africa

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The United States has informed the Government of South Africa and the International Partners Group of its withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition P...

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Fact Finding Mission on Venezuela

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Fact Finding Mission on Venezuela

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders....

Aid should never be used as a political tool: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Aid should never be used as a political tool: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

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

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Ele...

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Independent International Fact Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Independent International Fact Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Independent International Fact-Findin...

UK and EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives

UK and EU to ramp up pressure on Russia and boost defence initiatives

Monday, 17 March 2025

The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas will meet the Foreign and Defence Secretaries in London to discuss coordinating cooperati...

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UK pledges up to £160 million to support Syria’s recovery and stability in post Assad era

UK pledges up to £160 million to support Syria’s recovery and stability in post Assad era

Monday, 17 March 2025

The UK government has pledged up to £160 million in aid to help stabilise Syria following the fall of the Assad regime....

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PS752: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote

PS752: International Civil Aviation Organisation Vote

Monday, 17 March 2025

The UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil Aviation Organisation hearing on the case of Flight PS752....

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No one should be targeted because of their faith: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

No one should be targeted because of their faith: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 14 March 2025

Statement by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the UN General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly meeting to commemorate International Day to Combat Isl...

Ministerial Roundtable on Water Security, 13 March 2025: outcome statement

Ministerial Roundtable on Water Security, 13 March 2025: outcome statement

Friday, 14 March 2025

A statement of priority actions for improving global water security, agreed between the UK government and the attending countries and multilateral org...

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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity

Friday, 14 March 2025

G7 Foreign Ministers’ Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity at Charlevoix, Canada...

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