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We urge all parties to sustain the ceasefire deal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge all parties to sustain the ceasefire deal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

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

UK Statement on response to the situation in Eastern DRC

UK Statement on response to the situation in Eastern DRC

Tuesday, 25 February 2025

The UK has issued a statement in response to the situation in Eastern DRC....

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There needs to be a lasting and just peace with Ukraine’s voice at the heart of any talks: UK statement at the UN Security Council

There needs to be a lasting and just peace with Ukraine’s voice at the heart of any talks: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 24 February 2025

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

There can be no equivalence between Russia and Ukraine in how this Council refers to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

There can be no equivalence between Russia and Ukraine in how this Council refers to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 24 February 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 27...

A peace that rewards aggression is not real peace: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

A peace that rewards aggression is not real peace: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

Monday, 24 February 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, in the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukr...

UN Human Rights Council 58: Annual High Level Mainstreaming Panel

UN Human Rights Council 58: Annual High Level Mainstreaming Panel

Monday, 24 February 2025

Annual High-Level Mainstreaming Panel. As delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at the 58th HRC session in G...

OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council, February 2025: UK statement

OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council, February 2025: UK statement

Monday, 24 February 2025

UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, addresses a Reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasi...

UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022

UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022

Monday, 24 February 2025

Three years on from President Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has today imposed over 100 new sanctions directly targeting those who con...

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UN Human Rights Council 58: UK statement for the annual High Level Segment

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK statement for the annual High Level Segment

Monday, 24 February 2025

UK statement at the annual High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council. Delivered by Lord Collins, FCDO Minister for Africa, UN, Commonwealth & Hum...

This resolution makes clear that M23 must withdraw from Goma and Bukavu: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution makes clear that M23 must withdraw from Goma and Bukavu: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 21 February 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolutio...

The UK has information that Proxies directed by the Russian state have plans to interfere with CAR elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK has information that Proxies directed by the Russian state have plans to interfere with CAR elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 20 February 2025

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

25th anniversary of the Stockholm Declaration on Holocaust Remembrance

25th anniversary of the Stockholm Declaration on Holocaust Remembrance

Thursday, 20 February 2025

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance commemorates 25 years of the Stockholm Declaration and looks ahead to the future of Holocaust remembr...

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UK Chair statement: Ministerial Roundtable on Sudan

UK Chair statement: Ministerial Roundtable on Sudan

Thursday, 20 February 2025

Statement highlighting UK Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds' convening of a ministerial roundtable to urgently address the rapidly deteriorat...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Morocco: Alex Pinfield

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Morocco: Alex Pinfield

Thursday, 20 February 2025

Mr Alex Pinfield OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco....

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The Global Geopolitical Situation: Foreign Secretary's speech at the G20 in South Africa

The Global Geopolitical Situation: Foreign Secretary's speech at the G20 in South Africa

Thursday, 20 February 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy's intervention on Discussions on the Global Geopolitical Situation at the G20 Foreign Ministerial Meeting in South Afric...

The continued advance into DRC of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Forces is a breach of the UN charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The continued advance into DRC of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Forces is a breach of the UN charter: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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

The UK supports UNSMIL’s call for a full investigation into mass graves of migrants: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports UNSMIL’s call for a full investigation into mass graves of migrants: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia: Charles King

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Somalia: Charles King

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Mr Charles King has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Somalia....

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Ukraine must have a central role in shaping its future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Ukraine must have a central role in shaping its future: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan says that the UK’s priority is to ensure Ukraine is in the strongest possible position for negotiations....

The United Kingdom remains deeply committed to the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains deeply committed to the United Nations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

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

UK summons Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

UK summons Rwandan High Commissioner following advances by Rwandan Defence Force and M23 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Rwandan High Commissioner today (18 February) following advances made by the Rwandan...

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Peacekeeping is one of the UN’s most valuable tools to support global peace and security: UK statement on Peacekeeping Operations

Peacekeeping is one of the UN’s most valuable tools to support global peace and security: UK statement on Peacekeeping Operations

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34)....

The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK condemns attacks on displaced civilians in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 17 February 2025

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution re...

Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

Monday, 17 February 2025

The UK and partners pay tribute to Alexei Navalny...

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Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any peace negotiations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 17 February 2025

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

FCDO statement on the situation in DRC

FCDO statement on the situation in DRC

Sunday, 16 February 2025

The FCDO has released a statement following the entrance of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Force into Bukavu?: 16 February....

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Munich Security Conference: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, February 2025

Munich Security Conference: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, February 2025

Saturday, 15 February 2025

G7 foreign ministers and the EU gave a joint statement on the margins of the Munich Security Conference on 15 February 2025....

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European partners urged to develop sanctions to smash people smuggling gangs

European partners urged to develop sanctions to smash people smuggling gangs

Friday, 14 February 2025

The Foreign Secretary will press partners to replicate Britain’s world-first plans for a sanctions aimed at organised immigration crime gangs. ...

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UK targets Putin's inner circle with new sanctions

UK targets Putin's inner circle with new sanctions

Friday, 14 February 2025

New British sanctions target high profile figures working in the Russian Government and supporters of Russian state-owned business....

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Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary: Bad peace deal with Russia will cause damage far beyond Ukraine

Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary: Bad peace deal with Russia will cause damage far beyond Ukraine

Friday, 14 February 2025

The Foreign and Defence Secretaries have written a joint Op-Ed in the Daily Telegraph on how to reach a strong and durable peace in Ukraine....

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