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A summary of UK support to Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs).
In his statement published on 24 July 2025, the Prime Minister highlighted…
The UK position for the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Israel’s obligations in the Occupied Palestinian territories
Minister Falconer has launched a new initiative to support the Government of Yemen. The programme will support a peaceful, prosperous and secure future for the people of Yemen.
The Government of Yemen and the United Kingdom co-hosted a meeting on…
G7 foreign ministers issued communiqués on the situation in Middle East, support to Ukraine and addressing global challenges, following their meeting in Capri, Italy.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK hosted a 'Quint' meeting with Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the USA, to coordinate our approach to the conflict in Yemen including extending the truce.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary and GCC counterparts agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas including political dialogue, security, trade, investment, and development.
This page sets out the licensing policy which applies to designated persons under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida (United Nations Sanctions) (EU Exit) regime, the Counter-Terrorism (International Sanctions) (EU Exit) regime a…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK Mission to the UN in New York's Charge d'Affaires wrote to the UN Security Council President after the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero was seized.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Following a meeting of ministers from a range of countries during the United Nations General Assembly week, a joint statement was issued about Syria.
This joint communiqué follows the first summit of the Gulf Co-operation Council and the UK, held in Bahrain on 6 to 7 December 2016.
The British government's humanitarian and diplomatic efforts in securing peace in the Middle East and North Africa.
This communiqué was agreed by the Senior Officials of the London 11 countries at a meeting held in London on 10 November.
The Friends of Yemen expressed their support for President Hadi. They underlined the critical importance of continuing to pursue political transition in accordance with the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and National Di…
Steering Committee Report presented to the 8th Friends of Yemen Ministerial Meeting in New York, 24 September 2014
The Final Communiqué from the London 11 meeting on Syria.
Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson and His Excellency Sayyid Badr highlight the excellent bilateral ties between the UK and Oman.
The UK government’s position regarding the legality of military action in Syria following the chemical weapons attack in eastern Damascus.
The Arab Partnership Strategy is helping to deliver the UK’s long-term vision of a stable, prosperous Middle East and North Africa region, based…
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