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Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, the UK and the High Representative of the EU on escalation of tensions in the Middle East
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Mr Richard Lindsay has been appointed the United Kingdom’s Special Envoy to Afghanistan. Mr Lindsay will take up his appointment during June 2025.
Ms Alicia Herbert OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica in succession to Ms Judith Slater. Ms Herbert will take up her appointment during September 2025.
Statement from the Nordic-Baltic 8++ on joint action to further counter Russia's shadow fleet.
UK statement for the Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iran.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council debate on poverty, under-development and conflict.
Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown delivers a joint statement marking the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that our support to Ukraine is not charity - it is a strategic investment in European security. We will continue to stand with Ukraine - today, tomorrow, and for as long as it ta…
Norway, on behalf of the UK, Canada, Iceland and Switzerland highlight the growing intolerance towards LGBT+ persons in OSCE Participating States, and call for all states to take action to prevent all forms of violence, hara…
Mr Justin McKenzie Smith has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in succession to Mr Paul Fox, who will be retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Mr McKenzie Smith will take up his appointment during October 20…
Acting Ambassador, Deirdre Brown condemns Russia's continued refusal to accept the full, unconditional ceasefire proposed by Ukraine 100 days ago. Innocent civilians continue to suffer from Russia's choice to pursue…
Joint statement from Minister of State for the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty and Cayman Islands Premier André Ebanks, following a meeting in London on 17 June 2025
Mr Javed Patel has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Croatia in succession to Mr Simon Thomas OBE. Mr Patel will take up his appointment during August 2025.
Joint statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the OPTs. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
Sri Lanka Core Group statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Oral Update of the FFM on the eastern DRC. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
The Prime Minister has ramped up economic pressure on Russia with a raft of new sanctions.
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