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  • British Council and the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation MoU signing: speech by Tom Hartley

    Speaking at the MoU signing between British Council and the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Charity Foundation, Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana Mr. Tom Hartley reiterated UK's commitment to supporting education & development …

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Russia - January 2020

    Ms Deborah Bronnert CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and the Pacific are global leaders on climate change: speech by Melanie Hopkins

    British High Commissioner to Fiji Melanie Hopkins speaks at the Pacific Regional NDC Steering Committee Meeting attended by senior Pacific government officials and hub partners.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • North Korea's new launch of missiles: UK statement

    A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson gave a statement on North Korea’s decision to carry out further short range ballistic missile launches.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ramadan 2019: Lord Ahmad's message

    Lord Ahmad, Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief, wishes Muslims all around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Positive steps being taken in Brunei: UK statement

    The Foreign Office gave a statement on The Sultan of Brunei's de facto moratorium on the death penalty and commitment to the UN Convention Against Torture.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK and India reaffirm co-operation at high-level dialogue

    At the dialogue, Sir Simon presented the formal signed instrument of ratification to Mr. Gokhale, marking the UK’s membership of International Solar Alliance.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Dominica

    The UK welcomes Dominica’s commitment to ensuring freedom of the media, though note that defamation remains a criminal offence.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary meeting with Libyan Prime Minister Serraj: 9 May 2019

    Theresa May, Jeremy Hunt and Libyan Prime Minister Fayez Al-Serraj discussed international support for a ceasefire and returning to UN-led negotiations.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Attempted coup in Montenegro in 2016: Foreign Secretary's statement

    Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt notes the verdicts against 2 Russian GRU officers who plotted the coup.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

    The UK remains deeply concerned by reports of widespread, systematic human rights violations in DPRK. We also urge DPRK to allow human rights actors immediate, unhindered access.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK supports Lebanon's police force with new CCC room

    The Control and Command Centre (CCC) is equipped with state of the art equipment. It is part of the modernisation of the police force in Lebanon.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran: foreign ministers' joint statement

    Joint statement by High Representative of the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the JCPoA on the concerns in Iran.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK-Pakistan conference on extradition & mutual legal assistance

    The 2-day conference is part of the UK-Pakistan Justice and Accountability Partnership announced by the UK’s Home Secretary Sajid Javid during his visit to Pakistan last September.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Bhutan

    UK congratulates Bhutan on holding recent national elections, a sign of their commitment to peace & democracy. However concerns involving women’s rights & press freedom remain.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Portugal

    The UK praised Portugal for its commitment to media freedom & the eradication of human trafficking.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal Periodic Review 33: Côte d’Ivoire

    The UK encourages Côte d’Ivoire to take all necessary action to eliminate all forms of child labour and trafficking. We urge Cote d’Ivoire to ensure 2020 Presidential elections are free, fair and peaceful and, in line with i…

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Calling for peace, security and justice in Bosnia

    Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Bosnia and Herzegovina

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Jeremy Hunt's opening remarks at press conference with Mike Pompeo

    The Foreign Secretary spoke on 8 May, alongside the US Secretary of State, on the Anglo-American alliance, the Iran nuclear deal and the situation in Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK is committed to ensure everyone is equal, safe and empowered: Speech by Enyonam Azumah

    Department for International Development (DFID) Ghana's Deputy Social Sectors Team Lead, Enyonam Azumah, delivered a speech at the National Stakeholders Dissemination Event.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government