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Humanitarian workers in Gaza must be allowed to carry out their work safely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Humanitarian workers in Gaza must be allowed to carry out their work safely: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 16 September 2024

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

Joint Statement two years after Mahsa Zhina Amini’s death

Joint Statement two years after Mahsa Zhina Amini’s death

Monday, 16 September 2024

The UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand have issued a joint statement to mark the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Zhina Amini....

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Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK Ghana Partnership

Minister for Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK Ghana Partnership

Monday, 16 September 2024

Lord Collins visits Ghana to drive mutual growth and prosperity....

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Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growth

Minister visits West Africa to bolster partnerships for growth

Sunday, 15 September 2024

Minister for Africa Lord Collins of Highbury embarks on a week-long visit to Ghana and Senegal to bolster partnerships for growth....

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UK funding for those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam

UK funding for those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam

Friday, 13 September 2024

The UK government has announced £1 million of humanitarian assistance to Vietnam to support the initial phase of the response to the impact of Typhoon...

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Russia's procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles: G7 foreign ministers' statement, 14 September 2024

Russia's procurement of Iranian ballistic missiles: G7 foreign ministers' statement, 14 September 2024

Friday, 13 September 2024

Statement by the foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Represen...

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UK US Strategic Dialogue, September 2024: joint statement

UK US Strategic Dialogue, September 2024: joint statement

Friday, 13 September 2024

Joint statement by the governments of the United Kingdom and United States on the occasion of the UK-US Strategic Dialogue in London....

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Statement on RT

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Statement on RT

Friday, 13 September 2024

FCDO statement following US attribution of RT to Russian state...

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8th UK Japan Cyber Dialogue

8th UK Japan Cyber Dialogue

Friday, 13 September 2024

The eighth UK-Japan Cyber Dialogue took place on 12 to 13 September 2024 in London. ...

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Appointment of the Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan

Appointment of the Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan

Friday, 13 September 2024

Richard Crowder has been appointed as Head of British Office Sudan and UK Special Representative to Sudan in succession to Mr Giles Lever....

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The increased military cooperation between Russia, Iran, and DPRK poses an unacceptable threat to global security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The increased military cooperation between Russia, Iran, and DPRK poses an unacceptable threat to global security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 September 2024

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

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2024

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, September 2024

Thursday, 12 September 2024

UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Gov...

Reino Unido digitaliza su sistema de inmigración y fronteras

Reino Unido digitaliza su sistema de inmigración y fronteras

Thursday, 12 September 2024

Conoce la Autorización de Viaje Electrónica (ETA), que necesitarás para viajar al Reino Unido si tienes nacionalidad mexicana y actualmente no necesit...

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The Houthis must stop their attacks on ships in the Red Sea: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Houthis must stop their attacks on ships in the Red Sea: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 12 September 2024

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

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 12 September 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 12 September 2024: FCDO statement

Thursday, 12 September 2024

Following North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 12 September, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement....

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Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to IAEA Board, September 2024

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to IAEA Board, September 2024

Thursday, 12 September 2024

UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine...

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Quad statement to the IAEA

Thursday, 12 September 2024

France, Germany, the UK and United States (the Quad) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about Iran's implementati...

OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum 2024: UK statement

OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum 2024: UK statement

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Ambassador Holland addresses the Opening Session of the 2024 EEF, saying sustainable development and climate adaptation are two casualties of Russia’s...

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, September 2024: E3 statement

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, September 2024: E3 statement

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

France, Germany and the UK (E3) gave a joint statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on Iran’s implementation of...

Russia must end its war and re engage with the Forum for Security Co operation: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia must end its war and re engage with the Forum for Security Co operation: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, thanks Denmark as the incoming Chair for upholding the Forum's mandate of holding a weekly politico-milit...

UK cracks down on illicit ‘shadow fleet’ transporting Russian oil globally

UK cracks down on illicit ‘shadow fleet’ transporting Russian oil globally

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

The UK has sanctioned 10 vessels in Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’, a group of ships that use illicit practices to avoid sanctions on Russian oil. ...

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The warring parties must ensure Sudanese civilians are protected: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

The warring parties must ensure Sudanese civilians are protected: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, following the UN Security Council vote to ...

UK Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State in Kyiv in first ever joint visit, as David Lammy announces over £600 million worth of support for Ukraine

UK Foreign Secretary and US Secretary of State in Kyiv in first ever joint visit, as David Lammy announces over £600 million worth of support for Ukraine

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Kyiv with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, to demonstrate Western support for Ukraine's fight against Russia...

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Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State Antony Blinken commit to make the special relationship closer than ever before

Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State Antony Blinken commit to make the special relationship closer than ever before

Monday, 09 September 2024

The UK and US will deepen their commitment to the economic and security relationship when a new Strategic Dialogue opens in London. ...

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UK and partners respond to Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia

UK and partners respond to Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia

Monday, 09 September 2024

UK government announcement of significant measures against Iran and Russia, following the Iranian regime’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia....

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Constant missile and drone attacks show Russia’s callous disregard for Ukraine’s citizens: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Constant missile and drone attacks show Russia’s callous disregard for Ukraine’s citizens: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 09 September 2024

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

We must improve UN peacekeeping to meet today’s challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We must improve UN peacekeeping to meet today’s challenges: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 09 September 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council open debate on strengthening UN Peacek...

Media Freedom in Hong Kong: Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Stand News Verdict

Media Freedom in Hong Kong: Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Stand News Verdict

Monday, 09 September 2024

The Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong following the guilty verdict against two former editors of Stand News....

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Foreign Secretary launches expert reviews to strengthen UK’s global impact and expertise

Foreign Secretary launches expert reviews to strengthen UK’s global impact and expertise

Sunday, 08 September 2024

Three new reviews launched to enhance the UK’s global impact, support growth and maximise the diplomatic and development expertise in international de...

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Change of British High Commissioner to Cameroon: Matt Woods

Change of British High Commissioner to Cameroon: Matt Woods

Sunday, 08 September 2024

Matt Woods has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Cameroon and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Equat...

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