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The warring parties must end Sudan’s suffering in 2025: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 December 2024

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

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AI presents significant opportunities to support international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 19 December 2024

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

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UK and Norway join forces to counter eavesdropping

Thursday, 19 December 2024

The UK and Norwegian governments are to share best practice and new technologies to detect and expose eavesdropping devices. ...

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Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 December 2024

UK and other OSCE participating States call on Georgia to release protestors and hold to account those responsible for the unlawful use of force...

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UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for brutal crackdown on media and protestors

Thursday, 19 December 2024

The UK has designated five Georgian officials for serious human rights violations....

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Latest ODIHR report documents more Russian crimes in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 19 December 2024

Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown details some of the crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, which are recorded in ODIHR's latest report, including tort...

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DPRK must cease its support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

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

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The UK calls on Israel to stop illegal settlement expansion on Palestinian land: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

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

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New ICAI Chief Commissioner appointed

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Jillian Popkins will lead the Independent Commission for Aid Impact. ...

There is no justification for Iran’s stockpiling of high enriched uranium: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

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

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The Syrian people have our full support as they build a new future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

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

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Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 December 2024

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

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The UK welcomes the new, inclusive, Libyan led plan for a sustainable and prosperous future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 December 2024

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

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International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance London Plenary: speech by Faith Minister Lord Khan

Monday, 16 December 2024

Faith Minister Lord Khan welcomed International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance delegates to London for the second plenary meeting of the UK’s presiden...

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Third international IHRA conference on the persecution and genocide of Roma during the Nazi era: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about raising awareness and understanding of Roma agency and action during the ...

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Launch of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance recommendations for teaching and learning about the Roma: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles welcomed the launch of new teaching recommendations on the Roma....

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Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Holocaust education, research and remembrance sector: Lord Pickles’ speech

Monday, 16 December 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Chair Lord Pickles spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence on Holocaust education and remembran...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia: Rebecca Terzeon

Monday, 16 December 2024

Ms Rebecca Terzeon has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr Nicholas Woolley. Ms Terzeon will take ...

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Continued military cooperation between DPRK and Russia: G7 and partners’ joint statement, 16 December 2024

Monday, 16 December 2024

A statement by the Foreign Ministers of the G7 and Australia, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea, on continued military cooperation between DPRK an...

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UK announces £50 million new support for vulnerable Syrians

Sunday, 15 December 2024

UK announces £50 million package of international aid to help the most vulnerable Syrians, including refugees across the region. ...

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UK and Australia boost growth and defence partnership at summit in London

Sunday, 15 December 2024

The UK and Australia will reinforce their economic and defence partnership and bolster co-operation on shared global challenges at this year's AUKMIN ...

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Joint Statement on Syria, 14 December 2024

Saturday, 14 December 2024

Statement by the governments of the USA, the Arab Contact Group on Syria, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the EU, and the UN...

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The UK will continue to support Chad’s political transition amidst the conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 13 December 2024

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

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This resolution extends the Al Shabaab sanctions regime at a critical period for Somalia’s security transition: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 13 December 2024

UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Jess Jambert-Gray, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, following the vote on the UN Security Council resolution on th...

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UK Statement for the Intersessional ID with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela.

Friday, 13 December 2024

Statement for the Intersessional ID with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representa...

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The UK reiterates calls for full respect of DRC’s territorial integrity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 December 2024

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

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UK statement on Ethiopia–Somalia relations

Thursday, 12 December 2024

UK statement on the agreement reached between Ethiopia and Somalia...

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The Taliban’s draconian decision to restrict medical education for women will put thousands of lives at risk: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 December 2024

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

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Report of the three Personal Representatives on Tolerance and Non discrimination: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Ambassador Holland thanks the Personal Representatives for their collaboration with the UK and work in defence of fundamental freedoms. ...

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Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK as well as the High Representative of the EU Berlin, December 2024

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom as well as the High Representative of the Euro...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The warring parties must end Sudan’s suffering in 2025: UK statement at the UN Security Council

AI presents significant opportunities to support international peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK and Norway join forces to counter eavesdropping

Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK sanctions Georgian officials responsible for brutal crackdown on media and protestors

Latest ODIHR report documents more Russian crimes in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

DPRK must cease its support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on Israel to stop illegal settlement expansion on Palestinian land: UK statement at the UN Security Council

New ICAI Chief Commissioner appointed

There is no justification for Iran’s stockpiling of high enriched uranium: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Syrian people have our full support as they build a new future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia must cease its reckless attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK welcomes the new, inclusive, Libyan led plan for a sustainable and prosperous future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance London Plenary: speech by Faith Minister Lord Khan

Third international IHRA conference on the persecution and genocide of Roma during the Nazi era: Lord Pickles’ speech

Launch of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance recommendations for teaching and learning about the Roma: Lord Pickles’ speech

Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Holocaust education, research and remembrance sector: Lord Pickles’ speech

Change of British High Commissioner to Zambia: Rebecca Terzeon

Continued military cooperation between DPRK and Russia: G7 and partners’ joint statement, 16 December 2024

UK announces £50 million new support for vulnerable Syrians

UK and Australia boost growth and defence partnership at summit in London

Joint Statement on Syria, 14 December 2024

The UK will continue to support Chad’s political transition amidst the conflict in Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution extends the Al Shabaab sanctions regime at a critical period for Somalia’s security transition: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

UK Statement for the Intersessional ID with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela.

The UK reiterates calls for full respect of DRC’s territorial integrity: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK statement on Ethiopia–Somalia relations

The Taliban’s draconian decision to restrict medical education for women will put thousands of lives at risk: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Report of the three Personal Representatives on Tolerance and Non discrimination: UK statement to the OSCE

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK as well as the High Representative of the EU Berlin, December 2024

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