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North Korea ballistic missile launches on 30 May 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 30 May 2024: FCDO statement

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Following North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 30 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement....

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The UK has committed up to $264 million in humanitarian assistance to Syria this year: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK has committed up to $264 million in humanitarian assistance to Syria this year: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 30 May 2024

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

Concern regarding Georgia's Transparency of Foreign Influence Law: Joint statement to the OSCE

Concern regarding Georgia's Transparency of Foreign Influence Law: Joint statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Ambassador Holland delivers a statement on behalf of UK and Canada calling on the government of Georgia to withdraw its legislation on the Transparenc...

Russia's bombardment of Kharkiv is having an appalling impact on the region’s civilians:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's bombardment of Kharkiv is having an appalling impact on the region’s civilians: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's disregard for Kharkiv's civilian population as it bombards residential areas and other non-military targets in th...

Over 465,000 Russian personnel killed or wounded since 2022 – a terrible human loss for Russians: UK statement to the OSCE

Over 465,000 Russian personnel killed or wounded since 2022 – a terrible human loss for Russians: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, adds that despite the staggering costs to Russia, Putin is no closer to subjugating Ukraine. Russia can m...

Guilty verdict of the ‘NSL 47’ in Hong Kong: UK statement

Guilty verdict of the ‘NSL 47’ in Hong Kong: UK statement

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan issued a statement on the guilty verdict of some of the ‘NSL 47’ activists and former politicians i...

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The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom is appalled by the deeply distressing scenes emerging from Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East. ...

Parties to armed conflicts have obligations to protect local and national aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Parties to armed conflicts have obligations to protect local and national aid workers: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

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

4th International Small Island Developing States Conference: UK statement

4th International Small Island Developing States Conference: UK statement

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Lord Benyon, Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy, gave the UK's national statement at the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conf...

Myanmar’s children are bearing the brunt of this crisis: UK statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UK hosted UN Arria meeting on youth and children in Myanmar.

Myanmar’s children are bearing the brunt of this crisis: UK statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UK hosted UN Arria meeting on youth and children in Myanmar.

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UK-hosted UN Arria meeting on youth and children in Myanmar. ...

North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement

North Korea failed satellite launch on 27 May 2024: FCDO statement

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Following North Korea’s failed satellite launch on 27 May, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a statement....

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Women’s participation as leaders, negotiators and peacebuilders greatly enhances the chances of long lasting peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Women’s participation as leaders, negotiators and peacebuilders greatly enhances the chances of long lasting peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on women, peace and security and youth....

Escalating conflict in Myanmar: joint statement by UK and partners, May 2024

Escalating conflict in Myanmar: joint statement by UK and partners, May 2024

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Australia, Canada, the EU, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the UK and the US gave a statement on the escalating confli...

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African countries have huge potential but sustainable development also depends on peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

African countries have huge potential but sustainable development also depends on peace and security: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on strengthening the role of the African state in addressing global security ...

Report by Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response, May 2024

Report by Head of OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek: UK response, May 2024

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Ambassador Holland voices UK support for the work of OSCE's Programme Office in Bishkek, including on border security, media freedom, and climate chan...

International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus:  Joint Statement to the OSCE, May 2024

International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, May 2024

Thursday, 23 May 2024

UK and 35 other countries call for immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Belarus. ...

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia 2024: Joint Statement to the OSCE

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia 2024: Joint Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown delivers a joint statement to the OSCE Permanent Council on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerl...

UK condemns Russia's torture and mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russia's torture and mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Ambassador Holland condemns reports of Russia's "systematic and widespread use of torture" against Ukrainian prisoners of war and calls on Russia to u...

Russia's war and its effect on trade and transport: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia's war and its effect on trade and transport: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Justin Addison, UK Delegation to the OSCE, tells the OSCE's Economic and Environmental Committee that Russia’s war against Ukraine is harming trade an...

Change of British High Commissioner to Botswana: Giles Enticknap

Change of British High Commissioner to Botswana: Giles Enticknap

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Mr Giles Enticknap MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Botswana....

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UK sanctions collaborators of Russia’s illegal sham referendums

UK sanctions collaborators of Russia’s illegal sham referendums

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

The UK announces 92 sanctions in response to the Russian regime imposing sham referendums in 4 regions of Ukraine....

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UK and Albania working innovatively to build on migration partnership success

UK and Albania working innovatively to build on migration partnership success

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

The Foreign Secretary travels to Albania to underline the success of our partnership to tackle people smugglers and illegal migration.  ...

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Review into Alderney camps determines truth around death toll during Nazi occupation

Review into Alderney camps determines truth around death toll during Nazi occupation

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

An expert review of evidence has sought to give the most accurate possible assessment of how many prisoners and labourers died on Alderney between 194...

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Chad elections 2024: UK statement

Chad elections 2024: UK statement

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

The UK government has issued a statement following the presidential election in Chad on 6 May 2024. ...

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Minister Ghani to push for peace and reconciliation on visit to Western Balkans

Minister Ghani to push for peace and reconciliation on visit to Western Balkans

Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Minister Ghani visits Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina at a time of increasing threats to regional peace and stability....

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UK strengthens ties with Finland in vow to support Ukraine

UK strengthens ties with Finland in vow to support Ukraine

Monday, 20 May 2024

The UK and Finland have signed a strategic partnership declaring Russia as the most significant and direct threat to European peace and stability....

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Warring parties must fully comply with international humanitarian law and protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Warring parties must fully comply with international humanitarian law and protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 20 May 2024

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. ...

UK and Qatar to work together on a pathway to peace in the Middle East and health and medical support for Palestinians

UK and Qatar to work together on a pathway to peace in the Middle East and health and medical support for Palestinians

Monday, 20 May 2024

Minister for the Middle East Lord Ahmad visited Qatar yesterday [20 May] for discussions on the crisis in Gaza....

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We urge Israel to let humanitarian aid enter Gaza through all crossings, including by reopening Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We urge Israel to let humanitarian aid enter Gaza through all crossings, including by reopening Rafah: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 20 May 2024

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

This resolution was not a serious attempt to address the security of space: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution was not a serious attempt to address the security of space: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 20 May 2024

Explanation of Vote by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation....

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