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The Kremlin has pre determined the results of sham elections across sovereign Ukrainian territory: UK statement at the Security Council

The Kremlin has pre determined the results of sham elections across sovereign Ukrainian territory: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 08 September 2023

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

Russia's illegitimate

Russia's illegitimate "elections" convince nobody: UK Statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 September 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia is using violence and aggression to try and rewrite the rules, redraw borders and ignore the will of the Ukra...

Fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: 2023 joint statement to the OSCE

Fraudulent presidential election in Belarus: 2023 joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 September 2023

UK and others mark the three-year anniversary of the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus....

Russia's military invasion of Georgia: Joint statement to the OSCE

Russia's military invasion of Georgia: Joint statement to the OSCE

Friday, 08 September 2023

Ambassador Holland delivers a joint statement on behalf of the OSCE Group of Friends of Georgia to mark fifteen years since Russia's invasion of Georg...

FCDO statement: President Abbas comments

FCDO statement: President Abbas comments

Friday, 08 September 2023

The FCDO condemns recent antisemitic remarks made by President Abbas....

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The Security Council must continue to ensure UN peacekeeping is fit for modern challenges: UK statement at the Security Council

The Security Council must continue to ensure UN peacekeeping is fit for modern challenges: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 07 September 2023

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

Syria’s chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Syria’s chemical weapons remain a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Statement by Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria Chemical Weapons. ...

UK signs agreement with Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre

UK signs agreement with Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre

Thursday, 07 September 2023

Minister for the Caribbean and Americas, David Rutley MP, signs memorandum of understanding for work to be done to improve access to climate finance i...

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UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang

UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang

Thursday, 07 September 2023

UK sanctions members of Russian cybercrime gang responsible for attacks on hospitals and critical infrastructure. ...

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Birthday of Russian opposition politician: UK statement

Birthday of Russian opposition politician: UK statement

Thursday, 07 September 2023

The UK government has issued a statement on Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza's 42nd birthday, his second spent in a Russian prison....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Qatar: Neerav Patel

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Qatar: Neerav Patel

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

Neerav Patel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Qatar....

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Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya: Martin Longden

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya: Martin Longden

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

Dr Martin Longden CMG OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya ...

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Foreign Secretary welcomes next British Council Chair

Foreign Secretary welcomes next British Council Chair

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly's statement, welcoming Dr Paul Thompson as the next Chair of the British Council....

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Russia has increasingly used this Council as a platform for propaganda and disinformation: UK statement at the Security Council

Russia has increasingly used this Council as a platform for propaganda and disinformation: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Working Methods of the Security Council....

New UK projects announced to fight climate change in Africa

New UK projects announced to fight climate change in Africa

Sunday, 03 September 2023

UK Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell announces new projects worth £49 million while visiting Kenya for the first Africa Climate Summ...

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Military takeover of power in Gabon: Minister Mitchell's statement

Military takeover of power in Gabon: Minister Mitchell's statement

Friday, 01 September 2023

The UK Minister for Africa condemned the unconstitutional military takeover of power in Gabon and called for the restoration of constitutional governm...

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Zimbabwe election 2023: UK Minister for Africa's statement

Zimbabwe election 2023: UK Minister for Africa's statement

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell gave a statement following the Zimbabwe elections. ...

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Japan's discharge of treated Fukushima Daiichi water: UK statement

Japan's discharge of treated Fukushima Daiichi water: UK statement

Thursday, 31 August 2023

An FCDO spokesperson gave a statement on Japan’s first discharge of treated water from the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear site....

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North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 30 August 2023: FCDO statement

North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 30 August 2023: FCDO statement

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Following the ballistic missile launches by North Korea on 30 August 2023, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office released a statement....

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The UN Interim Force in Lebanon  plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability: UK Statement at the Security Council

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability: UK Statement at the Security Council

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Lebanon....

Russia’s continued pursuit of weapons from North Korea: joint statement

Russia’s continued pursuit of weapons from North Korea: joint statement

Thursday, 31 August 2023

The UK, US, Japan and South Korea issued a statement following Russia's negotiation of potential deals with North Korea for munitions to be used again...

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UK announces new education partnerships and projects in Rwanda

UK announces new education partnerships and projects in Rwanda

Thursday, 31 August 2023

Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell launches new partnerships to support access to education in Rwanda. ...

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The UK strongly supports the renewal of the Mali sanctions regime and Panel of Experts mandate: UK statement at the Security Council

The UK strongly supports the renewal of the Mali sanctions regime and Panel of Experts mandate: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Explanation of vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Mali. ...

Indo Pacific Minister visits Laos and Malaysia

Indo Pacific Minister visits Laos and Malaysia

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Focus on climate cooperation and development as UK Minister for Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan visits Laos and Malaysia....

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Foreign Secretary address to International Crimea Platform Summit

Foreign Secretary address to International Crimea Platform Summit

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed the International Crimea Platform Summit 2023 via a pre-recorded video....

Foreign Secretary’s meetings with China’s Foreign Minister and Vice President, August 2023

Foreign Secretary’s meetings with China’s Foreign Minister and Vice President, August 2023

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

During his visit to Beijing Foreign Secretary James Cleverly held bilateral meetings with senior Chinese government figures. ...

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Foreign Secretary's meeting with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manalo: August 2023

Foreign Secretary's meeting with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Manalo: August 2023

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, met Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo during a visit to Philippines on 29 August 2023....

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Foreign Secretary visits Beijing to further British interests

Foreign Secretary visits Beijing to further British interests

Tuesday, 29 August 2023

The Foreign Secretary is visiting China on Wednesday 30 August for high-level talks with senior representatives from the Chinese government. ...

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Foreign Secretary visits Philippines to strengthen Enhanced Partnership

Foreign Secretary visits Philippines to strengthen Enhanced Partnership

Monday, 28 August 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit the Philippines and meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo....

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MINUSMA’s withdrawal takes place amid a deteriorating context of terrorist violence and human rights violations: UK statement at the Security Council

MINUSMA’s withdrawal takes place amid a deteriorating context of terrorist violence and human rights violations: UK statement at the Security Council

Monday, 28 August 2023

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

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