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Four years on from the military coup in Myanmar: joint statement

Four years on from the military coup in Myanmar: joint statement

Friday, 31 January 2025

The governments of Australia, Canada, the EU, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the UK and the USA gave a joint statement on Myanma...

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UK Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance:  Statement to the OSCE

UK Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance: Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 January 2025

UK Special Envoy on post-Holocaust issues and Chair of International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Lord Pickles, remarks to OSCE Permanent Council....

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, January 2025

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, January 2025

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for the Assembly's work which underscores our collective commitment to...

Russia continues to cause immense civilian suffering in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia continues to cause immense civilian suffering in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Ambassador Holland condemns the civilian suffering caused by Russia's strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and indiscriminate attacks on cities....

UK Trade Minister visited South Africa and Botswana to strengthen trade ties

UK Trade Minister visited South Africa and Botswana to strengthen trade ties

Thursday, 30 January 2025

This was the first visit to Africa by UK Minister for Trade Policy Douglas Alexander, which forms part of the UK Government’s wider resetting of partn...

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Minister for Latin America and Caribbean speech at RUSI Latin American Security Conference 2025

Minister for Latin America and Caribbean speech at RUSI Latin American Security Conference 2025

Thursday, 30 January 2025

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Latin America and Caribbean, Baroness Chapman of Darlington, gave a speech at the RUSI Latin American Secu...

Russia must end its war and return to dialogue: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia must end its war and return to dialogue: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Ambassador Holland reiterates the UK’s support to Ukraine, and calls on Russia to end its war and return to dialogue and risk reduction – including in...

The UK is deeply alarmed by the events in Goma: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply alarmed by the events in Goma: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iraq

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iraq

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

UK Statement at Iraq's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders...

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iran

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Iran

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

UK Statement at Iran's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders...

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Egypt

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Egypt

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Statement at Egypt's Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the UK, Simon Manley. ...

Lord Pickles visits the Netherlands to honour victims of the Holocaust

Lord Pickles visits the Netherlands to honour victims of the Holocaust

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

UK Special Envoy on Post-Holocaust issues Lord Pickles remembers and honours the victims of the Holocaust in the Netherlands during 80th anniversary c...

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Minister visits Sri Lanka strengthening UK partnership and boosting growth

Minister visits Sri Lanka strengthening UK partnership and boosting growth

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West visits Sri Lanka with a focus on boosting exports and economic growth....

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New humanitarian support for Gaza as ceasefire allows operations to scale up

New humanitarian support for Gaza as ceasefire allows operations to scale up

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

The Minister for Development announces new £17 million package to support thousands of civilians across the Occupied Palestinian Territories. ...

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The UK urges Israel to ensure that UNRWA can continue its lifesaving operations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK urges Israel to ensure that UNRWA can continue its lifesaving operations: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

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

The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The ICC has a key role in ensuring perpetrators are held accountable for crimes committed in Darfur: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 27 January 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the ICC’s work in Sudan....

Belarus Presidential Election: Joint Statement, January 2025

Belarus Presidential Election: Joint Statement, January 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025

Australia, Canada, the EU, New Zealand and the UK have released a joint statement following Belarus’ sham presidential elections on 26 January 2025....

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UK applies fresh sanctions following sham election in Belarus

UK applies fresh sanctions following sham election in Belarus

Monday, 27 January 2025

The UK has sanctioned 9 individuals and defence sector entities in Belarus in coordination with Canada....

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UK drives green growth by connecting millions to electricity across Africa

UK drives green growth by connecting millions to electricity across Africa

Monday, 27 January 2025

UK Minister for Africa Lord Collins announces support to extend electricity access to millions across Africa....

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Foreign Secretary marks 80th anniversary of Auschwitz Birkenau liberation on Holocaust Memorial Day

Foreign Secretary marks 80th anniversary of Auschwitz Birkenau liberation on Holocaust Memorial Day

Monday, 27 January 2025

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will co-host the FCDO's annual Holocaust Memorial Day reception with the Israeli Embassy today....

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Readout: Foreign Secretary meeting with US Secretary of State

Readout: Foreign Secretary meeting with US Secretary of State

Monday, 27 January 2025

Foreign Secretary call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: 27 January 2025 ...

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Foreign Secretary speech on Holocaust Memorial Day: January 2025

Foreign Secretary speech on Holocaust Memorial Day: January 2025

Monday, 27 January 2025

The Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a speech at the annual Holocaust Memorial Day reception co-hosted with the Israeli Embassy held at the Foreign,...

The UK is deeply concerned by the scale and pace of recent M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces advances in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned by the scale and pace of recent M23 and Rwandan Defence Forces advances in eastern DRC: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 26 January 2025

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

“Sudan must not be forgotten”: David Lammy announces political and humanitarian action to address 'catastrophe' in Sudan

“Sudan must not be forgotten”: David Lammy announces political and humanitarian action to address 'catastrophe' in Sudan

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Foreign Secretary announces £20 million in additional funding while visiting the Adré on the Chad-Sudan border....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica and to the Republic of Nicaragua: Edward Stevens

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica and to the Republic of Nicaragua: Edward Stevens

Friday, 24 January 2025

Mr Edward Stevens has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic...

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UNRWA plays a crucial role in delivering essential services like education and healthcare: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UNRWA plays a crucial role in delivering essential services like education and healthcare: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 23 January 2025

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

The UK will continue to champion coordination between the UN and LAS: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK will continue to champion coordination between the UN and LAS: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 23 January 2025

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

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Kazakhstan

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on Kazakhstan

Thursday, 23 January 2025

UK Statement at Kazakhstan's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor S...

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on San Marino

Universal Periodic Review 48: UK Statement on San Marino

Thursday, 23 January 2025

UK Statement at San Marino's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Delivered by the UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor San...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Guinea: Daniel Shepherd

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Guinea: Daniel Shepherd

Thursday, 23 January 2025

Mr Daniel Shepherd has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea....

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