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UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures and entities following the attack on Israel

UK and US sanction leading Iranian military figures and entities following the attack on Israel

Thursday, 18 April 2024

The UK sanctioned a further 7 individuals and 6 entities that enabled Iran's destabilising activity in the Middle East, including its direct attack on...

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UK and others condemn treatment of prisoners in Russia, including Vladimir Kara Murza: Joint Statement to the OSCE

UK and others condemn treatment of prisoners in Russia, including Vladimir Kara Murza: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 April 2024

UK and 40 other OSCE States regret Russia's lack of response to Vienna Mechanism of March 2024 on prison conditions in Russia. ...

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

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

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Ambassador Holland responds to the report presentation by Ambassador Wahl, Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje....

Joint Press Statement at the UN on the attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on Israel

Joint Press Statement at the UN on the attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran on Israel

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Joint Press Statement by the Permanent Representatives of the United States, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croati...

UK condemns Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 April 2024

Ambassador Holland criticises the recent intensification of Russia’s abhorrent attacks against Ukraine and their disastrous humanitarian consequences....

Palestinians in Gaza are facing a devastating humanitarian crisis and an imminent risk of famine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Palestinians in Gaza are facing a devastating humanitarian crisis and an imminent risk of famine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

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

Young people, especially women and girls, should be meaningfully included in discussions that affect their futures: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Young people, especially women and girls, should be meaningfully included in discussions that affect their futures: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on security challenges in the Mediterranean....

The Forum for Security Co operation's work remains vital: UK statement to OSCE

The Forum for Security Co operation's work remains vital: UK statement to OSCE

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Croatia, as incoming Chair of the Forum for Security Co-operation, for keeping the spotlight on Ukraine....

Foreign Secretary to urge G7 partners to hold firm and step up support for Ukraine 

Foreign Secretary to urge G7 partners to hold firm and step up support for Ukraine 

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

At the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy the Foreign Secretary will urge G7 partners to keep up pressure on Putin as he continues his illegal war wi...

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Foreign Secretary in Israel to press for de escalation of Middle East tensions

Foreign Secretary in Israel to press for de escalation of Middle East tensions

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary is in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog and Foreign Mini...

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UK to boost World Bank funding to help tackle global challenges

UK to boost World Bank funding to help tackle global challenges

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Minister Mitchell announces £100 million hybrid capital contribution to help tackle urgent development issues, as he is due to attend the World Bank S...

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UK Government to tackle global financial corruption?

UK Government to tackle global financial corruption?

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Minister Mitchell announces global call to action to tackle illicit finance through increased transparency of company ownership, ahead of World Bank S...

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UK statement to 2024 OSCE Alliance trafficking conference session on targeting vulnerabilities

UK statement to 2024 OSCE Alliance trafficking conference session on targeting vulnerabilities

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Justin Bedford, UK Modern Slavery Envoy, shares info on UK’s modern slavery programme, Work in Freedom, at OSCE Alliance conference...

Violence in the Occupied West Bank, April 2024: UK statement

Violence in the Occupied West Bank, April 2024: UK statement

Monday, 15 April 2024

Statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on escalating violence in the Occupied West Bank....

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Multilateral Development Bank Callable Capital: joint statement

Multilateral Development Bank Callable Capital: joint statement

Monday, 15 April 2024

The UK participated in a shareholder statement on Multilateral Development Bank Callable Capital, responding to the G20 Review of MDB Capital Adequacy...

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The political impasse in Libya is unsustainable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The political impasse in Libya is unsustainable: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 15 April 2024

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

UK pledges support for vulnerable communities in Ethiopia

UK pledges support for vulnerable communities in Ethiopia

Monday, 15 April 2024

The UK has announced life-saving assistance for hundred of thousands of Ethiopians at a pledging event in Geneva. ...

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It is vital to reduce the risk of a nuclear incident at Zaporizhzhia and across Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

It is vital to reduce the risk of a nuclear incident at Zaporizhzhia and across Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 15 April 2024

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

The UK condemns unequivocally Iran’s reckless attack against Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK condemns unequivocally Iran’s reckless attack against Israel: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 15 April 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council briefing on Iran’s attack against Israel, ...

UK sanctions businesses funding Sudan war, 15 April 2024

UK sanctions businesses funding Sudan war, 15 April 2024

Sunday, 14 April 2024

The UK announced sanctions on businesses which support the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, the military groups behind the conflict...

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Reckless Houthi actions continue to undermine efforts to bring peace to the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Reckless Houthi actions continue to undermine efforts to bring peace to the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Sunday, 14 April 2024

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Tunisia

Sunday, 14 April 2024

Mr Roderick Drummond has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia....

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Anfal Campaign 36th Anniversary: FCDO minister's statement

Anfal Campaign 36th Anniversary: FCDO minister's statement

Sunday, 14 April 2024

The Minister of State for the Middle East honours the many Kurdish people in Iraq killed and injured during Saddam Hussein’s brutal military campaign....

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Summoning of the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires: FCDO statement

Summoning of the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires: FCDO statement

Saturday, 13 April 2024

The Chargé d’Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in London was summoned to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office today, 14 April 2024....

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Russia has violated UN resolutions by procuring weapons from North Korea and Iran to use in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia has violated UN resolutions by procuring weapons from North Korea and Iran to use in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 12 April 2024

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Thomas Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. ...

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Slovenia: Victoria Harrison

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Slovenia: Victoria Harrison

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Victoria Harrison has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Slovenia, in succession to Tiffany Sadler....

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Extraordinary IAEA Board of Governors meeting, April 2024: UK statement

Extraordinary IAEA Board of Governors meeting, April 2024: UK statement

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Nicola Murray, Deputy Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), gave the UK national statement at the meeting in Vien...

Progress of  UK EU Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar: Joint statement

Progress of UK EU Agreement in Respect of Gibraltar: Joint statement

Thursday, 11 April 2024

A joint statement from the European Commission, Spain, UK and Gibraltar following talks today (12 April) in Brussels. ...

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UK appoints first blind ambassador to serve overseas

UK appoints first blind ambassador to serve overseas

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Victoria Harrison will become UK ambassador to Slovenia in August 2024, accompanied by her guide dog Otto....

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Ukraine's Reconstruction: Minister for Europe speech at Delphi Economic Forum

Ukraine's Reconstruction: Minister for Europe speech at Delphi Economic Forum

Thursday, 11 April 2024

Minister for Europe Nusrat Ghani's speech at the Delphi Economic Forum on Ukraine's reconstruction, 11 April 2024....

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