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Minister for the Middle East Dr Andrew Murrison has co-chaired the 14th meeting of the biannual UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK is encouraged by Afghanistan’s commitment to tackling violence against women and modern slavery, and urge Afghanistan to implement its commitments.
The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.
The UK stated its deep concern that hospitals and schools have been attacked in Idlib and called for the urgent return to the Sochi ceasefire.
The UK welcomed Eritrea’s increasing engagement with the Human Rights Council, but called for Eritrea to respect freedom of religion or belief & release all those in arbitrary detention.
Andrew Murrison congratulates Mauritanian President-elect Mohamed Cheikh Mohamed Ahmed El Ghazouani.
Statement following the 28 June 2019 meeting of the Joint Commission of the Iran Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Consultation on Syria
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on non-proliferation: Implementation of UNSCR 2231
The UK reaffimed its commitment to humanitarian responce and called for stronger partnerships to deliver more significant change.
The UK again condemned the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and urged Saudi Arabia to ensure transparency throughout the investigation into his death.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in the Syria.
His Excellency President Barham Salih is visiting the UK as a Guest of Government.
Statement by France, Germany and the United Kingdom at UN Security Consultations on the increased tensions with Iran.
The Yemen Quad of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States expressed concern over escalating tensions in the region.
The UK Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa visited Tehran on 22 to 23 June for discussions with senior Iranian government representatives.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security briefing on the situation in the Middle East Peace Process
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Idlib, Syria.
Statement to Parliament by Dr Andrew Murrison, Minister of State for the Middle East and Minister of State for International Development.
Countess of Wessex and FCO Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon have completed a two-day visit to Lebanon.
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