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  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Cambodia

    The UK welcomed Cambodia’s support for their UPR recommendation to protect victims of trafficking and forced labour; but called for the release of all political prisoners.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Yemen

    The UK remains deeply concerned by widespread human rights violations and abuses linked to the conflict in Yemen and urges all parties to engage with the Special Envoy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chancellor in Saudi Arabia: 6-7 July

    The Chancellor Philip Hammond will have a series of meetings in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Penny Mordaunt attends NATO's 2019 Defence Ministerial

    Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt writes an op-ed following her attendance at NATO´s Defence Ministerial.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Eritrea

    The UK expressed disappointment that none of our recommendations were supported, but are encouraged by Eritrea’s acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Venezuela

    The UK expressed deep concern in the deteriorating human rights situation in Venezuela and urged the regime to allow access to international humanitarian aid.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • PM calls for international cooperation to create the foundations for success in the Western Balkans

    UK will call on countries to implement commitments made at the London Western Balkans Summit in 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Office minister co-chairs 14th UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group

    Minister for the Middle East Dr Andrew Murrison has co-chaired the 14th meeting of the biannual UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister for Europe praises work of Western Balkans Missing Persons Group

    The group comprises representatives of the domestic institutions responsible for missing persons in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Honduras invited to participate in the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London

    The United Kingdom and Canada will co-host the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London on 10 and 11 July 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Guatemala invited to participate in the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London

    The United Kingdom and Canada will co-host the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London on 10 and 11 July 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • International Development Secretary Rory Stewart visits Jordan in first foreign visit in role

    In his first overseas visit as International Development Secretary Rory Stewart has seen how UK aid is helping Jordan to grow its economy and build regional stability.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad announces the launch of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) film competition

    The FCO 2019 Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) film competition is open for entries.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Afghanistan

    The UK is encouraged by Afghanistan’s commitment to tackling violence against women and modern slavery, and urge Afghanistan to implement its commitments.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Climate Resilience

    International Development Secretary Rory Stewart's speech at the Royal Institution about climate resilience.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Queen’s birthday celebration 2019 in Athens, Greece

    Celebrating HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 93rd birthday and 80 years of the British Council in Greece at the British Embassy Residence in Athens on 19 June 2019.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Item 4 General Debate

    The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 41: Myanmar

    The UK reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights in Myanmar and called on the government to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • E3 and EEAS joint statement on Iran: 2 July

    France, Germany, the UK and the European External Action Service have issued a statement on the Iran nuclear deal.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Joint Communique on the 7th UK-Viet Nam Strategic Dialogue

    Joint Communique on the occasion of the 7th UK-Viet Nam Strategic Dialogue between Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, To Anh Dung and Foreign Office Minister of State Harriett Baldwin.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government