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Repression in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: joint statement to the OSCE, February 2024.

Repression in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: joint statement to the OSCE, February 2024.

Thursday, 29 February 2024

UK and 38 other participating States call for release of political prisoners and a full investigation into Alexei Navalny's death....

UK calls for full and independent investigation of Alexei Navalny's death: UK statement to the OSCE

UK calls for full and independent investigation of Alexei Navalny's death: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns repression in Russia and calls for a full and independent investigation of Alexei Navalny's death. ...

UK to increase maritime security links in Southeast Asia, reopen diplomatic mission in Timor Leste

UK to increase maritime security links in Southeast Asia, reopen diplomatic mission in Timor Leste

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, is visiting Southeast Asia 29 February-4 March with a focus on maritime security and strengthenin...

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Russia’s mistreatment of civilian detainees and prisoners of war must end: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s mistreatment of civilian detainees and prisoners of war must end: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Ambassador Holland calls on Russia to release all individuals arbitrarily detained in Crimea, the temporarily controlled territories, and those transf...

UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement on  Occupied Palestinian Territories

UN Human Rights Council 55: Statement on Occupied Palestinian Territories

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner – oral update on: Occupied Palestinian Territories. Delivered by UK Human Rights Amb...

Putin’s vanity project for his imperial ambitions has come at enormous cost to the Russian people: UK statement to the OSCE

Putin’s vanity project for his imperial ambitions has come at enormous cost to the Russian people: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Two years on, the international community’s support of the principles of democracy and freedom, and the Ukrainian people's bravery and resilience, rem...

Blue Belt Symposium 2024: Foreign Secretary's speech

Blue Belt Symposium 2024: Foreign Secretary's speech

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron gave a speech at the Blue Belt Symposium 2024 in London....

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK National Statement

UN Human Rights Council 55: UK National Statement

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

UK National Statement, delivered by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, the UK's Minister of State (Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, United Nations...

UK’s Minister of State for the UN attends the Human Rights Council in Geneva

UK’s Minister of State for the UN attends the Human Rights Council in Geneva

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

UK’s Minister of State for the UN, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, on his official visit to Geneva to attend the United Nations Human Rights Council High-Lev...

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Hong Kong national security proposals: UK statement

Hong Kong national security proposals: UK statement

Wednesday, 28 February 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron gave a statement on Hong Kong's Article 23 national security proposals....

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The UK calls for an immediate pause in fighting, then progress towards a sustainable ceasefire.

The UK calls for an immediate pause in fighting, then progress towards a sustainable ceasefire.

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on food security risks in Gaza. ...

Syrians deserve sustainable peace and stability and a solution to this long running conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Syrians deserve sustainable peace and stability and a solution to this long running conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

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

UN Human Rights Council 55: Annual High Level Mainstreaming Panel

UN Human Rights Council 55: Annual High Level Mainstreaming Panel

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify & realise the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full & effective participation & ...

The UK and US sanction Houthi enablers

The UK and US sanction Houthi enablers

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

A UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East....

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How the public can help conserve rare marine species using phones

How the public can help conserve rare marine species using phones

Monday, 26 February 2024

Government partners with conservation charity ZSL to launch app update allowing tracking and logging of creatures in waters around British Overseas Te...

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UK announces new support to boost British exports and investment in the Western Balkans

UK announces new support to boost British exports and investment in the Western Balkans

Monday, 26 February 2024

The UK government has outlined a package of energy and infrastructure support to boost trade and drive investment between the UK and the Western Balka...

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Belarus parliamentary elections 2024: Minister for Europe statement

Belarus parliamentary elections 2024: Minister for Europe statement

Monday, 26 February 2024

UK Minister for Europe, Leo Docherty, condemns the undemocratic conduct of the 2024 parliamentary elections in Belarus, amid increasing repression. ...

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10th anniversary of the Russian annexation of Crimea: UK statement

10th anniversary of the Russian annexation of Crimea: UK statement

Monday, 26 February 2024

The UK government gave a statement on the 10th anniversary of the Russian annexation of Crimea....

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Support for tech entrepreneurs will boost livelihoods

Support for tech entrepreneurs will boost livelihoods

Monday, 26 February 2024

New UK funding for innovative mobile phone technology will help change lives in the poorest countries around the world....

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UK condemns confirmed Daesh use of chemical weapons in Syria

UK condemns confirmed Daesh use of chemical weapons in Syria

Monday, 26 February 2024

Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad gave a statement after publication of an OPCW report that found Daesh responsible for a 2015 sulphur mustard attack in Mar...

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UK steps up health support for women and girls in Gaza

UK steps up health support for women and girls in Gaza

Sunday, 25 February 2024

£4.25 million in UK aid will help ensure UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, can provide life-saving support to vulnerabl...

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OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council, February 2024: UK statement

OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council, February 2024: UK statement

Friday, 23 February 2024

UK Minister of State, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, addressed a Reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, underling support for Ukraine and the role o...

If we do not stand up to Putin, he will be back for more: Foreign Secretary at the UN General Assembly

If we do not stand up to Putin, he will be back for more: Foreign Secretary at the UN General Assembly

Friday, 23 February 2024

Foreign Secretary David Cameron gave a statement to the United Nations General Assembly Debate on the situation in the temporarily occupied territorie...

Respect for sovereignty lies at the heart of the international system: Foreign Secretary at the UN Security Council

Respect for sovereignty lies at the heart of the international system: Foreign Secretary at the UN Security Council

Friday, 23 February 2024

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron spoke at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine, marking 2 years since Putin's unprovoked invasion ...

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister, February 2024

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister, February 2024

Thursday, 22 February 2024

The Foreign Secretary met with Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 22 February...

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

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

Thursday, 22 February 2024

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

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Ross Matthews

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chad: Ross Matthews

Thursday, 22 February 2024

Mr Ross Matthews has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Chad. ...

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New UK sanctions mark 2 years since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine

New UK sanctions mark 2 years since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine

Thursday, 22 February 2024

The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. ...

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UK supports full implementation of the peace agreement in Colombia and calls for security guarantees for former combatants: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK supports full implementation of the peace agreement in Colombia and calls for security guarantees for former combatants: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 22 February 2024

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

Peacekeeping is a vital tool to reduce global conflict and create stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Peacekeeping is a vital tool to reduce global conflict and create stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young at the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34). ...

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