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UK Introductory Statement on the draft resolution for supporting human rights in Syria. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A joint statement of G7 Foreign Ministers following the G7 Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay
UK Statement on “Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law…
Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In a keynote speech at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual conference, Minister Falconer highlighted how the Foreign Office is supporting businesses to navigate an increasingly uncertain world.
UK outlines Russia’s escalating bombardment of Ukraine, including record numbers of missile and drone strikes, and reiterates that these actions contradict any claim to seek peace. Russia must cease its aggression, withdraw …
The UK has taken further action against a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.
Brits reminded to be aware of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) when travelling to the EU this Easter and to follow travel operator guidance.
On 25 March 2026, the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, addressed the Aurora Forum in London.
UK Statement for the Item 10 Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's oral update on Ukraine. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, welcomes the OSCE Mission’s continued public advocacy and work on election integrity, reconciliation and dialogue between communities.
UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, condemns Russia’s attempts to justify its illegal occupation of Crimea. He reaffirms that Crimea is Ukraine and calls on Russia to end its occupation and cease its wider wa…
A letter from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to the co-chairs of the Open Government Partnership
UK General Comment on the Resolution for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Delivered by the…
Mr Joseph Fisher MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Guyana.
UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights A…
Mr Keith McMahon MBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga in succession to Mr Philip Malone LVO, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom in response to two individuals being charged on suspicion of providing assistance to a …
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