Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

Joint Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development

Monday, 29 April 2024

Joint Statement delivered by Zambia on behalf of 81 Member States including the United Kingdom at the UN General Assembly....

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Our societies and economies cannot thrive without access to comprehensive sexual reproductive health and rights for all: Deputy Foreign Secretary at the UN General Assembly

Monday, 29 April 2024

Statement by Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell at the United Nations General Assembly 57th session of the Commission on Population and Developm...

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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Afghanistan

Monday, 29 April 2024

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley, delivered a statement at Afghanistan’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights ...

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Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on New Zealand

Monday, 29 April 2024

The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley, delivered a statement at New Zealand’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights ...

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The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes first Royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion

Sunday, 28 April 2024

The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Ukraine to show her solidarity with men, women and children affected by the Russian invasion....

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Foreign Secretary attends World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia to bolster ties with Middle East

Sunday, 28 April 2024

Foreign Secretary attends World Economic Forum (WEF) in Saudi Arabia where he will hold high level talks with partners in the Middle East. ...

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Civilian massacres and media suspensions in Burkina Faso: joint statement

Sunday, 28 April 2024

The UK and the United States have issued a joint statement on civilian massacres and media suspensions in Burkina Faso....

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Russia is destroying Ukraine's tools for sustainable development: UK statement to the OSCE

Sunday, 28 April 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland addresses the opening session of the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Forum First Preparatory Meeting....

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UK summons Russian Ambassador following allegations of Russian orchestrated malign activity on UK soil

Friday, 26 April 2024

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has today summoned the Russian Ambassador Andrey Kelin following allegations of Russian orchest...

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We urge Russia to translate its apparent concern for critical infrastructure into action by ceasing attacks in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 26 April 2024

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security....

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Foreign Secretary meeting with Foreign Minister of Mongolia, April 2024

Friday, 26 April 2024

Joint readout by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the UK Foreign Secretary....

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A record 16.7 million Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria. ...

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UK condemns environmental damage caused by Russia's war: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown calls for the OSCE to continue monitoring the environmental impact of Russia's war....

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UK condemns widespread arbitrary detention and torture of thousands of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces: Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 25 April 2024

The UK condemns Russia's use of arbitrary detention and calls for an immediate and unconditional release of Ukrainian civilian detainees. Statement o...

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45 OSCE participating States condemn arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation: Joint Statement on publication of the Moscow Mechanism Report

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Romanian Ambassador delivers joint statement on behalf of 45 countries condemning arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by Russia and calling for...

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Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova, April 2024: UK response

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown commends the work of the OSCE Mission, particularly during a critical year for Moldova. ...

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Report by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, April 2024: UK response

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Secretary General Buric for her leadership and for the Council of Europe's ongoing collaboration with the OSCE. ...

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Palestinian civilians in Gaza are facing a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

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UK improves access to life saving malaria drugs

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Support for MedAccess will be used to negotiate lower prices for vital malaria drugs and diagnostic tests for people in countries affected by the dise...

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Joint statement calling for the release of all hostages in Gaza

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The UK, alongside 17 other nations, has issued a joint statement calling for the release of all hostages currently being held in Gaza....

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UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

The UK, US and Canada have announced coordinated sanctions on Iran following the regime’s attack on Israel on 13 April 2024. ...

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There should be no nuclear weapons stationed in space: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation....

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The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by the worsening conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo. ...

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Russia’s military campaign has made only marginal gains and at huge cost: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Russia’s casualty figures stand at over 300,000, leading to desertion and record numbers of Russians seekin...

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UK Minister for Indo Pacific’s meetings in China and Hong Kong, April 2024

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

UK Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan met with senior representatives from the Chinese government and Hong Kong authorities as part of her 6-day visit. ...

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Conflict related sexual violence is not an inevitable consequence of war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on conflict-related sexual violence....

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Criminal armed gangs cannot be allowed to hold Haiti hostage: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

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North Korea ballistic missile launch on 22 April: FCDO statement

Monday, 22 April 2024

Following North Korea’s ballistic missile launch on Monday 22 April, an FCDO spokesperson gave a statement. ...

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The UK is a long standing supporter of Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 22 April 2024

Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on Kosovo....

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Minister for the Middle East travels to Bahrain for talks on regional security

Monday, 22 April 2024

The Minister for the Middle East, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon visits Bahrain to discuss regional security with partners. ...

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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Joint Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development

Our societies and economies cannot thrive without access to comprehensive sexual reproductive health and rights for all: Deputy Foreign Secretary at the UN General Assembly

Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on Afghanistan

Universal Periodic Review 46: UK Statement on New Zealand

The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes first Royal to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion

Foreign Secretary attends World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia to bolster ties with Middle East

Civilian massacres and media suspensions in Burkina Faso: joint statement

Russia is destroying Ukraine's tools for sustainable development: UK statement to the OSCE

UK summons Russian Ambassador following allegations of Russian orchestrated malign activity on UK soil

We urge Russia to translate its apparent concern for critical infrastructure into action by ceasing attacks in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign Secretary meeting with Foreign Minister of Mongolia, April 2024

A record 16.7 million Syrians in need of humanitarian assistance: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK condemns environmental damage caused by Russia's war: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns widespread arbitrary detention and torture of thousands of Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces: Statement to the OSCE

45 OSCE participating States condemn arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation: Joint Statement on publication of the Moscow Mechanism Report

Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Moldova, April 2024: UK response

Report by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, April 2024: UK response

Palestinian civilians in Gaza are facing a devastating and growing humanitarian crisis: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK improves access to life saving malaria drugs

Joint statement calling for the release of all hostages in Gaza

UK targets Iran’s ability to launch drones through new round of sanctions

There should be no nuclear weapons stationed in space: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is deeply concerned by the worsening conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s military campaign has made only marginal gains and at huge cost: UK statement to the OSCE

UK Minister for Indo Pacific’s meetings in China and Hong Kong, April 2024

Conflict related sexual violence is not an inevitable consequence of war: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Criminal armed gangs cannot be allowed to hold Haiti hostage: UK statement at the UN Security Council

North Korea ballistic missile launch on 22 April: FCDO statement

The UK is a long standing supporter of Kosovo’s sovereignty and independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Minister for the Middle East travels to Bahrain for talks on regional security

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