We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
FCO Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds urges restraint following demonstrations in Sudan.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Minister for Europe David Lidington’s statement on the third consecutive banning of the Belgrade Pride.
DFID Bangladesh Country Representative Sarah Cooke speeks to Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) partners at the launch of COPE
Explanation of vote by UK Foreign Secretary William Hague following UN Security Council adoption of resolution on Syria
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 24th Session today, with important resolutions on countries including Somalia, Syria and Sudan.
Representing the British Government, FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, attended the annual meeting of the Group of Friends of Burma at the UN General Assembly on 26 September.
Remarks by Foreign Secretary William Hague During UN Side Event on Enhancing Accountability for Sexual Violence in Conflict
Statement by The Rt Hon Baroness Warsi PC, UK Senior Minister of State, to the UN General Assembly Peacebuilding Commission Event
Foreign Secretary welcomes the judgement of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in the case against Charles Taylor
Foreign Secretary and Angelina Jolie welcome new Declaration on ending Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlines need for second round of elections to go ahead without further delay.
Following Sri Lankan provincial elections, FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomed progress but urged investigation into reports of intimidation.
FCO Minister Baroness Warsi offers her condolences following attacks in Peshawar, Pakistan.
Speech given by British Ambassador on September 19. This is an English transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered.
UK joins new international oversight mechanism for private security companies to help raise standards of conduct across the industry.
Statement by Ambassador Lyall Grant, of the UK Mission to the UN, to the UN Security Council Open Debate on Afghanistan/UNAMA - 20 September
FCO Minister Alistair Burt urges all parties to respect the outcome of the ongoing democratic process in Maldives.
UK hopes to see continued improvements in Iran human rights record under President Rouhani’s government.
Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi deeply concerned over use of death penalty in Bangladesh.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed his regret at today’s execution in Japan.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).