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If Russia is serious about ensuring freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine, it should end its senseless war: UK statement at the Security Council

If Russia is serious about ensuring freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine, it should end its senseless war: UK statement at the Security Council

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security....

Russia continues to challenge the foundations of European security: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia continues to challenge the foundations of European security: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Bulgaria for chairing the Forum for Security Cooperation professionally, despite Russia's destructive behaviour....

Promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech: UK statement at the UN General Assembly

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador to the General Assembly Richard Croker at UN General Assembly 94th plenary meeting 77th session. ...

North Korea ballistic missile launches: statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches: statement

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea’s ballistic missile launches overnight on 24 July....

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The Wagner group has not and cannot deliver long term security in West Africa: UK statement at the Security Council

The Wagner group has not and cannot deliver long term security in West Africa: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to build mutually beneficial ties

Foreign Secretary travels to Middle East to build mutually beneficial ties

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

James Cleverly is on a 3-day visit to Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, which will emphasise the UK's growing partnership with the region....

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Russia’s attacks on Odesa are abhorrent: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia’s attacks on Odesa are abhorrent: UK Statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia’s attacks on Odesa’s cathedral, city centre, and grain facilities are inexcusable and must cease. ...

FCDO Statement: Israel Judicial Reforms

FCDO Statement: Israel Judicial Reforms

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

FCDO statement on Israel Judicial Reforms....

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Without a mandate 4.1 million people in north west Syria are living in limbo not knowing if food and medicines will reach them: UK statement at the Security Council
WTO Trade Negotiations Committee 2023: UK statement

WTO Trade Negotiations Committee 2023: UK statement

Monday, 24 July 2023

UK Ambassador to the WTO in Geneva, Simon Manley, spoke on subjects, including the 13th Ministerial Conference, at the Trade Negotiations Committee....

FCDO statement on Cambodian elections

FCDO statement on Cambodian elections

Monday, 24 July 2023

The FCDO has issued a statement following elections in Cambodia....

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Russia’s latest Black Sea Grain Initiative demands are tantamount to holding the world’s starving hostage: UK statement at the Security Council

Russia’s latest Black Sea Grain Initiative demands are tantamount to holding the world’s starving hostage: UK statement at the Security Council

Friday, 21 July 2023

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

Qur'an burning in Stockholm: UK statement

Qur'an burning in Stockholm: UK statement

Friday, 21 July 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson gave a statement about the 21 July on Qur'an burning in Stockholm....

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Anniversary of the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Anniversary of the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 21 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland marks the 9th anniversary of the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine and the deaths of 298 people....

Violence at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad: UK statement

Violence at Swedish Embassy in Baghdad: UK statement

Thursday, 20 July 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has issued a statement on violence at the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad. ...

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58th round of Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE

58th round of Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Ambassador Holland voices strong UK support for the Geneva International Discussions (GID) as well as for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integr...

UK sanctions Wagner Group leaders and front companies responsible for violence and instability across Africa

UK sanctions Wagner Group leaders and front companies responsible for violence and instability across Africa

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Thirteen new UK sanctions announced targeting individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Wagner Group in Africa....

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Russia is playing havoc with the world’s food supply: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia is playing havoc with the world’s food supply: UK Statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland condemns Russia’s decision to collapse the Black Sea Grain Initiative....

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras: UK Statement

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras: UK Statement

Thursday, 20 July 2023

UK Statement: 4th Trade Policy Review of Honduras at the WTO in Geneva, 12 & 14 July 2023. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon M...

Address by the Foreign Minister of Armenia: UK response, July 2023

Address by the Foreign Minister of Armenia: UK response, July 2023

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Ambassador Neil Holland says the UK remains deeply concerned about ongoing disruptions to the Lachin corridor and hopes momentum will be maintained to...

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Fiji: UK Statement

WTO 4th Trade Policy Review of Fiji: UK Statement

Thursday, 20 July 2023

UK Day 1 Statement: 4th Trade Policy Review of Fiji at the WTO in Geneva, 19 July 2023. Delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manl...

Russia continues to use their veto to deny humanitarian access to the people of north west Syria: UK statement at the General Assembly

Russia continues to use their veto to deny humanitarian access to the people of north west Syria: UK statement at the General Assembly

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto....

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 July: FCDO statement

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 July: FCDO statement

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 18 July....

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Russia’s leadership cannot justify this war to its generals let alone its soldiers: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s leadership cannot justify this war to its generals let alone its soldiers: UK statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says that Russia’s military are increasingly aware they are fighting and dying for an unjustified and unprovoked war ...

The UK will support Ukraine until it wins a just peace that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: UK statement at the General Assembly

The UK will support Ukraine until it wins a just peace that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity: UK statement at the General Assembly

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine....

The ICC is a testament to its States Parties’ determination to end impunity for those responsible for the most serious international crimes: UK statement at the Security Council

The ICC is a testament to its States Parties’ determination to end impunity for those responsible for the most serious international crimes: UK statement at the Security Council

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Criminal Court...

Foreign Secretary to call for international cooperation to manage the global implications of Artificial Intelligence

Foreign Secretary to call for international cooperation to manage the global implications of Artificial Intelligence

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will chair first ever United Nations Security Council (UNSC) session on Artificial Intelligence (AI). ...

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United Nations Security Council session on Artificial Intelligence: Foreign Secretary's speech

United Nations Security Council session on Artificial Intelligence: Foreign Secretary's speech

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a speech on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the United Nations Security Council in New York....

Climate change and coal: UK statement to the OSCE

Climate change and coal: UK statement to the OSCE

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) tells the OSCE's Asian Partners conference that to keep temperature rises below 1.5ºC we need to move away ...

UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech

UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech

Tuesday, 18 July 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed the United Nations High-Level Political Forum to outline global progress towards the UN Sustainable Develop...

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