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UK increases support for Anguilla’s health, security and infrastructure as Minister for Overseas Territories visits islands

UK increases support for Anguilla’s health, security and infrastructure as Minister for Overseas Territories visits islands

Sunday, 03 November 2024

UK Minister for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty will announce new support for Anguilla’s health and security infrastructure this week....

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Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa

Growth at the heart of Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria and South Africa

Sunday, 03 November 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Nigeria and South Africa....

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The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 01 November 2024

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

Georgia parliamentary elections: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2024

Georgia parliamentary elections: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2024

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown notes the results of parliamentary elections in Georgia, and calls on the Georgian authorities to investigate reported...

Putin’s illegal war on Ukraine is reckless and self harming: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Putin’s illegal war on Ukraine is reckless and self harming: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security....

FCDO Indo Pacific Minister statement on North Korea ICBM launch

FCDO Indo Pacific Minister statement on North Korea ICBM launch

Thursday, 31 October 2024

The UK has condemned the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea on 30 October. ...

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Report by the Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, October 2024

Report by the Co ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK response, October 2024

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Ambassador Holland says the OSCE is uniquely placed to view the climate crisis though a security lens. ...

Witnesses testify to the abuse Ukrainian civilians suffer in Russian detention: UK statement to the OSCE

Witnesses testify to the abuse Ukrainian civilians suffer in Russian detention: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Ambassador Holland shares harrowing details from witness testimony event in London and urges Russia to release all Ukrainian citizens it has arbitrari...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic: Carol van der Walt

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic: Carol van der Walt

Thursday, 31 October 2024

Dr Carol van der Walt has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Dominican Republic in succession to Mr Mockbul Ali OBE. ...

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Russia should end the war now instead of sending other countries’ sons to die: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia should end the war now instead of sending other countries’ sons to die: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on maintenance of peace and securi...

Kosovo and Serbia must show their commitment to cooperation and dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Kosovo and Serbia must show their commitment to cooperation and dialogue: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

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

The United Kingdom will work to ensure UNTMIS delivers for Somalia: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom will work to ensure UNTMIS delivers for Somalia: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Somalia....

E3 foreign ministries call for the urgent renewal of Israeli Palestinian correspondent banking services

E3 foreign ministries call for the urgent renewal of Israeli Palestinian correspondent banking services

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

The foreign ministries of France, Germany, and the UK (the E3) call on Israel to urgently renew reciprocal banking arrangements to prevent economic co...

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There is no justification for denying civilians in Gaza access to life saving aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

There is no justification for denying civilians in Gaza access to life saving aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle...

UK, EU and Canada impose new sanctions targeting Myanmar military regime and its associates

UK, EU and Canada impose new sanctions targeting Myanmar military regime and its associates

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

The UK, EU and Canada have announced further sanctions targeting the Myanmar military's access to military material, equipment and funds....

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No good can come from pouring more fuel on the flames of this cycle of violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

No good can come from pouring more fuel on the flames of this cycle of violence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 28 October 2024

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

Reports of indiscriminate attacks on Sudanese civilians in Al Jazirah state are appalling: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Reports of indiscriminate attacks on Sudanese civilians in Al Jazirah state are appalling: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 28 October 2024

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

UK statement for 75th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

UK statement for 75th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

Monday, 28 October 2024

UK general statement delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley, at the 75th session of the UNHCR Executive Commit...

UK sanctions Putin's interference actors

UK sanctions Putin's interference actors

Monday, 28 October 2024

The UK has sanctioned 3 Russian agencies and 3 senior figures who are attempting to undermine and destabilise Ukraine and its democracy. ...

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Legislation against UNRWA under consideration by the Israeli Knesset: foreign ministers’ joint statement

Legislation against UNRWA under consideration by the Israeli Knesset: foreign ministers’ joint statement

Saturday, 26 October 2024

Foreign ministers of 7 countries express grave concern over legislation under consideration by the Israeli Knesset aimed at revoking the privileges an...

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Georgia elections 2024: Minister Doughty statement

Georgia elections 2024: Minister Doughty statement

Saturday, 26 October 2024

Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, comments on the OSCE ODIHR preliminary findings on the 26 October Geo...

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UK attends Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa

UK attends Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa

Saturday, 26 October 2024

The UK has strengthened trade and investment ties with some of the world's fastest growing economies at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting i...

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White Helmets International Donor Group statement on 10 year anniversary of humanitarian efforts in Syria

White Helmets International Donor Group statement on 10 year anniversary of humanitarian efforts in Syria

Thursday, 24 October 2024

International Government Donors from the UK, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Qatar and the United States have released a joint statement marking the...

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mexico: Susannah Goshko

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Mexico: Susannah Goshko

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Ms Susannah Goshko CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United Mexican States....

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The full and safe participation of women is crucial to successful peacebuilding efforts: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The full and safe participation of women is crucial to successful peacebuilding efforts: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Statement by Lord Richard Hermer, Attorney General for England and Wales and Advocate General for Northern Ireland, at the UN Security Council meeting...

Moldova's Presidential Election and Constitutional Referendum: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2024

Moldova's Presidential Election and Constitutional Referendum: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2024

Thursday, 24 October 2024

The UK welcomes the preliminary conclusions of the International Election Observation Mission following the results of Moldova’s Presidential Election...

Report by the Co Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2024

Report by the Co Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2024

Thursday, 24 October 2024

The UK underlines full support for the work of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions, and for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial in...

Russia poses a growing threat to global stability and international principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia poses a growing threat to global stability and international principles: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's growing threat to global stability, food security and maritime safety as it thickens ties with North Korea, steps...

Respect for international law has never been more important: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

Respect for international law has never been more important: UK statement in the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Statement by Attorney General Lord Hermer KC in the UN General Assembly Plenary Debate on the International Court of Justice....

Lebanon Support Conference 2024: Minister Falconer intervention

Lebanon Support Conference 2024: Minister Falconer intervention

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

The Minister for the Middle East attended the Lebanon Support Conference in Paris on 24 October 2024 to reiterate calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon....

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