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Alba Smerglio-Heimpold has been appointed as the new permanent Development Attaché in the Governor’s Office.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in Libya
The UK's Minister for Europe and North America has issued a statement following reports of abductions in Ukraine.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on Yemen
Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, Minister for Asia and the Middle East, delivered the UK statement during the Yemen Humanitarian Pledging Conference.
Statement by Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott, Minister for Women at the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women.
The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement reiterating that the UK remains deeply concerned about the sustained and alarming number of grave violations committed against children.
Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) calls out Russian counterparts for perpetuating the Kremlin's lies to justify Russia’s military action against Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issues a statement following the departure from Iran of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, and the release of Morad Tahbaz from prison.
Simon Manley, UK Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, delivered the UK statement, condemning Russia’s unprovoked and barbaric invasion of Ukraine in the strongest terms.
France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America gave a joint statement on the 11-year anniversary of the Syrian uprising.
The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, outlining that the UK is steadfast in its commitment to protecting vulnerable children, including in conflict and crisis, through its poli…
Liz Truss announces historic round of sanctions, taking the overall number of UK sanctions on Russia to more than 1,000 since the invasion of Ukraine.
The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement, outlining the UK's commitment to implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through strong policies and le…
Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the United Nations Security Council briefing on the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss gave a statement on the unjustifiable action taken against the UK-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hong Kong Watch.
The UK government has unveiled plans to provide vital energy support to Ukrainian hospitals and shelters.
Ms Alison Blake CMG has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Her Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in succession to Mr Nigel Phillips CBE. Ms Blake will take up her appoi…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office issued a statement in response to the attack on Erbil, Iraq on 12 March 2022.
Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement on behalf of the UK government at the UN Security Council Meeting on Ukraine.
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