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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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Joint Statement following meeting between UK Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and UAE Foreign Minister H.H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed

Joint Statement following meeting between UK Foreign Secretary The Rt Hon David Lammy MP and UAE Foreign Minister H.H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed

Friday, 06 September 2024

Foreign Secretary David Lammy and UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed have given a joint statement following a meeting in the UAE....

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Jonathan Powell appointed as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations

Jonathan Powell appointed as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations

Friday, 06 September 2024

Jonathan Powell appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the ...

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75 years of the modern Commonwealth: Foreign Secretary's speech

75 years of the modern Commonwealth: Foreign Secretary's speech

Friday, 06 September 2024

David Lammy hosted a reception marking 75 years of the modern Commonwealth and looked ahead to this year’s Commonwealth summit in Samoa....

The whole Council must oppose the use of chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The whole Council must oppose the use of chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on chemical weapons in Syria....

Diplomacy gets greener as new Ottawa High Commission is unveiled

Diplomacy gets greener as new Ottawa High Commission is unveiled

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Stephen Doughty makes first visit to Canada as North America Minister to formally open the most environmentally friendly building in the UK's diplomat...

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Fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Joint statement to the OSCE on behalf Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus, September 2024

Fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: Joint statement to the OSCE on behalf Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus, September 2024

Thursday, 05 September 2024

The UK and others mark the four-year anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus in 2020....

Recent developments in the north of Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2024

Recent developments in the north of Kosovo: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2024

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown underlines the UK's concerns following the recent operation by Kosovo Police against Serbian-run municipal offices in ...

International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2024: Joint statement to the OSCE

International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2024: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown delivers a joint statement condemning enforced disappearances of Ukrainian civilians by Russia....

Ukrainian children deserve to learn and grow in a safe environment, free from Russian aggression:  UK statement to the OSCE

Ukrainian children deserve to learn and grow in a safe environment, free from Russian aggression: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns the impact of Russia's illegal war on the safety, education, identity and future of Ukraine's children....

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2024

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE, September 2024

Thursday, 05 September 2024

Ambassador Holland thanks the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for their work, including continued support for Ukraine and election observ...

Minister for Africa pledges funding to accelerate growth in Africa agriculture sector

Minister for Africa pledges funding to accelerate growth in Africa agriculture sector

Thursday, 05 September 2024

UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins has announced new funding to scale up early-stage agribusinesses and boost climate resilience across Africa....

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