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Foreign Secretary Statement on the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
The UK has signed a joint statement marking the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Tribunal Award on the South China Sea.
Brits heading overseas this summer urged to check Travel Advice as the FCDO highlights unusual requests for consular assistance.
Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran.
UK ratifies the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
The UK condemns Russia’s systematic efforts to compel loyalty from Ukrainian children through militarisation, indoctrination, and coercion
The UK, together with 40 other countries, condemns Russia’s coordinated indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children.
Ambassador Holland thanks Austria's Court of Audit for their professional work as External Auditor, and welcomes their assessments of the 2025 Financial Statements and the overall financial liquidity of the organisation.
Ambassador Holland welcomed Monaco’s Presidency priorities on human rights and democracy, highlighting the importance of countering Russia’s war against Ukraine, supporting accountability efforts, and strengthening coordinat…
Ambassador Holland condemned Russia’s intensified missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, highlighting civilian casualties and damage to humanitarian infrastructure. Russia has rejected opportunities for a ceasefire a…
Statement by Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Women, Peace, and Security.
Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, rejects Russia's attempts to characterise Ukraine's defence of its territory as terrorism, reaffirms that Ukraine's armed forces personnel are lawful combatants entitl…
Mr Alastair King-Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic in succession to Mr Matthew Field OBE.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Iranian Chargé d'Affaires in London in response to the sentencing of two individuals for their role in the attack on an Iran International journalis…
UK General Comment on the draft resolution on child, early and forced marriage. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UK General Comment on the draft resolution on women in humanitarian settings. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UK General Comment on the draft resolution on freedom of expression. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UK General Comment on the draft resolution on disinformation. Delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
National Statement of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the OPCW 112th Executive Council
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