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Additional UK military personnel will deploy to Afghanistan on a short-term basis to provide support to British nationals leaving the country, the Defence Secretary has announced.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Statement by Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister of State for the Commonwealth, the United Nations and South Asia at the Security Council briefing on UNAMA
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, this afternoon.
The UK will continue to work closely with the US and our NATO Allies and partners to support a secure and stable Afghanistan.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on UNAMA
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
The UK welcomes progress in peace talks. The two sides have reached an agreement which will allow the start of more substantive negotiations to take place.
The UK aid pledge for 2021 will help reduce child mortality rates and improve access to education and vital infrastructure.
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council Arria Meeting, “What can the UN Security Council do to support the peace process in Afghanistan?”
Foreign Secretary urges parties to ‘seize opportunity’ in historic Afghan peace talks.
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, Acting UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Afghanistan.
Foreign Office Minister for South Asia Lord Ahmad has commented on the agreement between Afghan leaders to form an inclusive government.
UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, Jonathan Allen, underlines UK support for Afghanistan in response to COVID-19 and urges progress towards a peace process.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
The Foreign Secretary has responded to the US deal with the Taliban which paves the way for a meaningful peace process for Afghanistan.
FCO Minister for South Asia Lord Ahmad has commented on the outcome of the Afghan presidential election last week.
The Foreign Secretary has commented on Afghanistan’s presidential election which is taking place on Saturday 28 September.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
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