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UK Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Sri Lanka Core Group Statement on the High Commissioner's Annual Report. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
UK thanks Pakistan for their leadership in brokering the US-Iran peace deal and bolsters joint efforts to tackle illegal immigration into the UK.
Ms Olivia Ricketts has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Principality of Liechtenstein in succession to Mr James Squire.
Mr Paul Simister has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia.
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
UK announces major new sanctions package choking off Russia’s war effort across multiple fronts.
Statement of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan, for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN…
UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer.
Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Government has today confirmed the timeline for phasing in its ban on imports of refined oil derived from Russia, as part of the recently announced package of sanctions to further squeeze Putin’s war machine.
Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, highlights E3 leaders’ reaffirmation of unwavering support for Ukraine’s defence, underscores the unsustainability of Russia’s war effort in the face of mounting casualties and mi…
Ms Belinda Lewis has been selected to become the next Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
Delivered to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on June 2026
Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomed ODIHR’s preliminary findings that Armenia’s parliamentary elections were orderly and professionally conducted, congratulated Prime Minister Pashinyan, and affirmed UK support for strengt…
Joint Statement by the Foreign Minister of Australia and the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom on Technology Facilitated Gender-Based Violence.
Deputy Ambassador James Ford welcomes the OSCE Programme Office in Astana’s report and commends its practical support to Kazakhstan across security, governance and economic and environmental dimensions, highlighting the need…
Ambassador Holland underlines the growing gap between Russia’s rhetoric and actions, highlighting intensified attacks and rising civilian casualties. Ukraine has demonstrated its readiness for peace, while Russia continues t…
Joint statement from the Foreign Ministers of the UK, Australia and Canada on the launch of the International Peace Fund for Israelis and Palestinians
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