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Russian aggression and isolation continues: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russian aggression and isolation continues: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Ukrainian civilians continue to suffer while Russia refuses to engage constructively on the world stage. ...

UK announces “transformational” support to boost global health at the UK General Assembly

UK announces “transformational” support to boost global health at the UK General Assembly

Thursday, 21 September 2023

New UK funding will help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals by boosting health security and improving health and wellbeing around the world....

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Deputy Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations Security Council

Deputy Prime Minister's speech at the United Nations Security Council

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden’s speech on Ukraine at the United Nations Security Council in New York on 20 September 2023, as it was delivered....

Foreign Secretary meets Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, September 2023

Foreign Secretary meets Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on 19 September 2023 during his visit to the UN General Assembly in New...

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UK pushes for a bigger, better and fairer international financial system

UK pushes for a bigger, better and fairer international financial system

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

UK commitments will go towards unlocking billions in global finance and support developing countries invest to achieve sustainable development goals. ...

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Foreign Secretary meets with UAE Foreign Minister  H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, September 2023

Foreign Secretary meets with UAE Foreign Minister H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met UAE Foreign Minister His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit to the United Nations Gene...

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Foreign Secretary meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, 18 September 2023

Foreign Secretary meets Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, 18 September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry during his visit to the United Nations General Assembly in New York....

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Situation in Nagorno Karabakh: UK statement to the OSCE

Situation in Nagorno Karabakh: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Azerbaijan’s use of force is unacceptable and states that the UK is encouraged by today’s announcement of a ceasefir...

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Kazakhstan Foreign Minister, September 2023

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Kazakhstan Foreign Minister, September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met with Murat Nurtleu, Kazakhstan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, on 19 September 2023 during the UN General Assembly...

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Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: joint statement, 20 September 2023

Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework: joint statement, 20 September 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

The UK Government and European Commission gave a statement after the Specialised Committee on the Implementation of the Windsor Framework meeting....

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Russia’s leadership reaps the consequences of its strategic mistakes:  UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s leadership reaps the consequences of its strategic mistakes:  UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says that Russia’s military are floundering strategically as the brave people of Ukraine stand up to Russian agg...

Council on Foreign Relations: Foreign Secretary's opening remarks, September 19, 2023

Council on Foreign Relations: Foreign Secretary's opening remarks, September 19, 2023

Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly's opening remarks at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York....

E3 representatives meet with Iranian counterpart

E3 representatives meet with Iranian counterpart

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

The UK, France and Germany (E3) issued a statement during a meeting between senior E3 officials and their Iranian counterpart in New York....

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Foreign Secretary’s meeting with Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, September 2023

Foreign Secretary’s meeting with Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, September 2023

Tuesday, 19 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met with Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, on 18 September 2023 during the United Nations General Assembly in New ...

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Iran’s de designation of experienced IAEA inspectors, September 2023: joint statement

Iran’s de designation of experienced IAEA inspectors, September 2023: joint statement

Monday, 18 September 2023

France, Germany, the UK and the US gave a statement after Iran's decision to withdraw the designation of several International Atomic Energy Agency in...

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UK minister's visit to Canada and US will boost long standing ties with key allies

UK minister's visit to Canada and US will boost long standing ties with key allies

Monday, 18 September 2023

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Americas and Caribbean, David Rutley is on a four-day visit to Ottawa, Louisiana and Texas....

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OSCE Prague Forum on Economy and Environment 2023: UK statement

OSCE Prague Forum on Economy and Environment 2023: UK statement

Monday, 18 September 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) speaks at the Forum about Russia's attempts to sabotage the organisation....

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal: Lisa Bandari

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Portugal: Lisa Bandari

Monday, 18 September 2023

Ms Lisa Bandari has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic in succession to Mr Chris Sainty. ...

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UK sets out “AI for Development” vision at UN General Assembly

UK sets out “AI for Development” vision at UN General Assembly

Monday, 18 September 2023

Foreign Secretary to outline vision at UNGA for using Artificial Intelligence to speed up development in the world’s poorest nations ...

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UK to announce action to help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals at the UN General Assembly

UK to announce action to help achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals at the UN General Assembly

Saturday, 16 September 2023

The Deputy Prime Minister will head up the UK delegation for the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week....

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UK ramps up vital life saving support for Libya

UK ramps up vital life saving support for Libya

Saturday, 16 September 2023

The UK has ramped up crucial life-saving support to flood-hit Libya, allocating increased funding and deploying an essential emergency medical team....

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The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to deliver the free and fair elections the South Sudanese people deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK calls on South Sudan’s leaders to deliver the free and fair elections the South Sudanese people deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 15 September 2023

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

AUKUS partners’ statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, 15 September 2023

AUKUS partners’ statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, 15 September 2023

Friday, 15 September 2023

UK Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Corinne Kitsell, gave a statement on behalf of Australia, the UK and the US on AUKUS....

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We must deliver justice for survivors of Daesh’s atrocities: UK statement at the Security Council

We must deliver justice for survivors of Daesh’s atrocities: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 15 September 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on UNITAD....

International Day of Democracy 2023: Global Partnership for Action on Gender Based Online Harassment and Abuse, joint statement

International Day of Democracy 2023: Global Partnership for Action on Gender Based Online Harassment and Abuse, joint statement

Friday, 15 September 2023

Members of the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse gave a statement on women’s and girls’ rights to participate...

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“I commend their bravery”: Foreign Secretary recognises bravery of Iranian people on anniversary of Mahsa Amini death

“I commend their bravery”: Foreign Secretary recognises bravery of Iranian people on anniversary of Mahsa Amini death

Friday, 15 September 2023

The Foreign Secretary has commended the bravery of Iranian women a year on from Mahsa Amini's death and announced coordinated sanctions on the regime....

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UK to bring UN sanctions on Iran into UK law

UK to bring UN sanctions on Iran into UK law

Thursday, 14 September 2023

The UK, France and Germany (E3) announce they will transfer UN sanctions on Iran into domestic regimes and maintain EU/UK sanctions beyond the October...

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E3 statement ahead of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Transition Day

E3 statement ahead of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Transition Day

Thursday, 14 September 2023

The UK, France and Germany have issued a joint statement ahead of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) Transition Day on 18 October 2023....

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Public private partnerships have the potential to transform humanitarian action: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Public private partnerships have the potential to transform humanitarian action: UK Statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on advancing public-private partnerships....

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 13 September: statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 13 September: statement

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Following North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 13 September 2023, a Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson gave a state...

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