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March 2026

Water insecurity threatens growth, resilience, and security: UK statement a…

Combatting Anti Muslim Hatred: UK statement to the OSCE

Ecuador and the United Kingdom hold Bilateral Political Consultations

We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Syria, other tas…

Report by the Director of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and…

Russia launched a war of aggression against Ukraine yet seeks to cast itsel…

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine’s legal right to self defence: UK statemen…

Foreign Secretary sets out new innovative development reforms

We must do all we can to maintain momentum towards a more stable and secure…

UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East confli…

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Denmark: Victoria Billing

The UK and partners call on countries to resist rollback and stand up for p…

Resolution 1540 remains as important to international security today as whe…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

The UK is steadfast in its support of UNAMA’s work in Afghanistan: UK Expla…

Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting 2026

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Joint Interactive Dialogue…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on th…

Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in Lebanon

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Special Rapporteur on Myan…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Sy…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Group of Experts on Belaru…

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Georgia: Joint statement, March 2026

The UK remains committed to finding a lasting and sustainable solution that…

Commemorating the victims of the Armed Conflict on the Nistru River: UK sta…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on U…

Foreign Secretary touches down in the Gulf to demonstrate support for regio…

UK support for OCEEA priorities on Ukraine, governance and climate security…

Russia’s war is a driver of global instability: UK statement to the OSCE

The UK is putting women and girls at the heart of everything that we do, fr…

The draft Russian resolution does nothing to address the concerns of those …

The adoption of this resolution sends a clear message from the Council cond…

Nothing can justify Russia’s ongoing breaches of international law and OSCE…

The United Kingdom is working closely with the Lebanese Government and huma…

UK Marks 30 Years of Dayton Article?IV and Sub-Regional Arms Control: UK st…

Statement to the 111th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

The United Kingdom remains committed to eradicating the threat posed by che…

Change of Ambassador to the European Union

We are appalled by the continued restrictions imposed on the women and girl…

Change of British High Commissioner to Samoa: Andrew Nethercott

UK reaffirms commitment to peace, protection and development in the DRC

Transfer of the nuclear materials in the context of AUKUS and its safeguard…

The United Kingdom stands ready to work with partners to ensure critical mi…

Foreign Office travel advice updates

Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement and UNSC resolutions in Iran…

International Women’s Day 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK Statement to the IAE…

Joint Communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and repre…

Russia’s strategy of distraction seeks to obscure its violation of OSCE pri…

UK Minister Visits Manila for 80th Year of Bilateral Ties

Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement

UK condemns Russia’s escalating activity and narratives, and urges renewed …

Foreign Secretary statement on the ongoing situation in the Middle East

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Protecting children's right to safe, inclusive, quality education is critic…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on My…

UN Human Rights Council 61: Core Group Statement on South Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialo…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 61: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Duncan Norman

February 2026

We?strongly?condemn Iranian strikes across the region: UK statement at the …

UK Hosts Senior NATO Leaders to discuss Nuclear Deterrence

Human Rights in Russia and the death of Alexei Navalny: Joint Statement to …

Russia’s escalation during diplomacy undermines peace efforts: UK statement…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialo…

UN Human Rights Council 61: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialo…

Presentation by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council …

Draft Treaty published to secure Gibraltar’s economic future and protect Br…

The UK strongly supports MINUSCA and its vital role in protecting civilians…

We will try to defend human dignity wherever it is threatened: statement by…

UK reaffirms commitment to humane treatment of POWs and accountability of R…

UK honours Ukrainian resilience on 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal war:…

We are working with partners across this Council and beyond to defend the U…

The UK stands with Ukraine in our unwavering commitment to a just and lasti…

UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years?on from fu…

UK steps up support for Ukraine four years on from Putin's full-scale invas…

Global Partnerships Conference to build new international coalitions to tac…

Let this be the time that the world comes together to end the cycle of bloo…

Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Ope…

Foreign Secretary's statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission Report on El F…

Foreign Secretary’s statement on the situation in the Middle East: UK State…

The UK reiterates its strong support for UNSMIL in advancing an inclusive p…

Russia must engage in credible risk management to prevent miscalculations: …

UK formally opens British Embassy Office in Lviv

Joint statement on the 2nd anniversary of Alexei Navalny`s death

AU Summit: Advancing Africa's Health Security and Sovereignty

Joint Statement by the UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands on A…

UK confirms?Russia poisoned Navalny in prison with rare toxin

The UK welcomes the agreement reached between the Syrian Government and the…

The UK fully supports the new government’s efforts to advance security, sta…

Correcting Russia’s false claims about the OSCE: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s escalating attacks on Ukrainian civilians violate international hu…

The UK condemns the escalating military offensives across South Sudan since…

OSCE Conference on Combating Antisemitism, St. Gallen 2026: UK statement

Core Group Statement for the Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the…

Foreign Secretary responds to Jimmy Lai sentencing

The Gambia's WTO Trade Policy Review: UK Statement – February 2026

UK provides vital humanitarian support as Ukraine suffers through brutal wi…

The meaningful participation of women in UN policing is an operational nece…

Russia could signal a willingness to move from coercion to constructive eng…

UK imposes fresh sanctions to dismantle Sudan’s 'war machine'

We will continue to disrupt the activities of Daesh’s networks: UK statemen…

Russia Prioritises Disinformation Over Energy Ceasefire: UK statement to th…

Foreign Secretary slams collective global failure to protect Sudan’s women …

Change of His Majesty's Ambassador to Japan: Corin Robertson

UPR51: UK Statement on Australia

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America: Sir Chr…

UK announces sanctions against perpetrators of human rights violations in I…

Statement: Foreign Office summons Russian Ambassador - 2 February 2026

Foreign Secretary sets out new cooperation on illegal migration from Horn o…

Foreign Secretary statement on the fifth anniversary of the military coup i…

January 2026

UK statement to the extraordinary IAEA Board of Governors meeting, January …

We are pleased that this resolution maintains the mission’s existing resour…

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Invocation: Georgia: January 2026

The facts show Russia’s victory in Ukraine is far from inevitable: UK state…

UK and France seek views on commercial cyber intrusion industry practices

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s war was driven by its own deliberate choices: UK statement to the …

The UK remains committed to supporting implementation of Resolution 2803 an…

Demolition of UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem: joint statement

We welcome the continued commitment of this Council to the Hodeidah and Sto…

UPR51: UK Statement on Austria

Situation in North East Syria: joint statement, 27 January 2026

The UK stands firm in our support for the institutions which defend and adv…

UPR51: UK Statement on Georgia

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026: Foreign Secretary's speech

The UK urges full implementation of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement: UK sta…

UN Human Rights Council Special Session to address the deteriorating Human …

The UK is deeply concerned about events in north-east Syria: UK statement a…

Russia’s escalating assault shows no intent to seek peace: UK statement to …

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK stateme…

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the expansion and intensific…

Russia Escalates Ukraine War as Civilian Strikes and Casualties Mount: UK S…

UPR51: UK Statement on Lebanon

The Sudanese people deserve justice, and we welcome the ongoing role of the…

Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo:…

UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million ac…

We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK…

The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary-General’s UN80 reform …

OSCE Chair-in-Office presents priorities for 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Foreign Secretary statement on the Palestinian National Committee for the A…

Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace e…

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Iran

Disunity in Southern Yemen is in no one’s interests and only undermines eff…

Change of British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea: Paul Eastwood

'We must strengthen Arctic defences to deter Putin' Foreign Secretary says …

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Estonia: Jo Lomas

Russia’s use of Oreshnik hypersonic missile should be universally condemned…

WTO General Council December 2025: UK Statement

UK and Ecuador join forces to tackle cocaine trade at source

We welcome the Syrian leadership's commitment to eradicate chemical weapons…

The United Kingdom wants to see a safe and peaceful transition to a legitim…

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

December 2025

Joint? Statement?on the Gaza Humanitarian Response

Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s Ne…

The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial i…

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a dem…

We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with …

This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengt…

Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further…

The warring parties must end the bloodshed in Sudan: UK statement at the UN…

Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choi…

Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA

The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau and the attempted…

UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria

Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United…

The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second…

Joint Statement from the Troika Capitals on South Sudan

On the Russian Federation’s hybrid activities in the OSCE region: UK statem…

Russia’s escalation of attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: U…

UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet 

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on the Jimmy Lai verdict in Hong Kong

Launch of the UK’s new Approach to Africa: Baroness Chapman’s speech

Israel must lift all barriers to aid without delay and let international NG…

Minister Doughty statement at the launch of the International Claims Commis…

Tokyo Economic Security Forum - Keynote Address

We strongly condemn the unprecedented rise in settler violence against Pale…

Statement: FCDO summons Chinese Ambassador - 15 December 2025

We want to see a UN refocused on its core priorities: UK statement at the U…

The third UK-EU Cyber Dialogue took place in Brussels

MI6 Chief says the “front line is everywhere” in first speech, as the UK fa…

Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visits Japan

UK Statement for Trade Negotiations Committee – December 2025

This resolution mandates a strong package of measures to degrade Al-Shabaab…

We condemn the recent M23 offensive and takeover of Uvira in eastern DRC: U…

UK and others mark Human Rights Day: Joint statement to the OSCE, December …

UK sanctions commanders responsible for Sudan atrocities and pledges additi…

Algiers Agreement anniversary 2025: Joint statement

The UK remains committed in our support for the United Nations Regional Off…

UK training helps Pakistani border force catch criminals and prevent human …

Report by OSCE Special Representative on Combatting Trafficking in Human Be…

Peace in Ukraine needs to be built on foundations that strengthen the rules…

The Mechanism should be a small, temporary and efficient structure: UK stat…

Human Rights Day: Parliamentary Under Secretary of State speech

Statement from the International Contact Group for the Great Lakes on the e…

We need a humanitarian system fit for the future: UK Statement at the UN Ge…

Escalation of Russian attacks undermines peace efforts in Ukraine: UK state…

The UK unequivocally condemns the appalling erosion of women and girls’ rig…

The Foreign Secretary's Locarno Centenary Speech

The United Kingdom supports efforts, led by the US, to secure a just and la…

UK to boost peacebuilding efforts for Israel and Palestine

UK clamps down on China-based companies for reckless and irresponsible acti…

Illicit Finance Summit to build international coalition against dirty money…

The United Kingdom remains steadfast in our support for the OSCE: UK statem…

We must stand with Ukraine in defending its future generations: UK statemen…

Keeping safe as Home Nations gear up for World Cup 2026 countdown

Media Freedom: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2025

Repression in Belarus: joint statement to the OSCE Ministerial Council 2025

Human rights and fundamental freedoms: joint statement to the OSCE Minister…

UK closing statement: 2025 OSCE Ministerial Council

Russia’s systematic attacks against Ukraine’s civilian energy infrastructur…

The OSCE's role on irregular migration and border security: UK Statement to…

UK cracks down on Russian intelligence agency authorised by Putin to target…

UK statement to the OSCE Ministerial 2025: Minister Doughty

Independent review published into the UK government's response to the death…

Foreign Secretary pledges £10m to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund

Foreign Secretary speech on violence against women and girls

The United Kingdom reaffirms its commitment to Iraq’s sovereignty, stabilit…

UK Statement at the UNHCR Pledging Conference 2025

Gazans to receive shelter from thousands of UK-funded tents

New international coalition launched to end violence against women and girl…

2025 Indo-Pacific Conference: Minister Malhotra keynote speech

November 2025

Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, N…

Report by the Representative on Freedom of the Media to the OSCE Permanent …

Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and repre…

Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and repre…

Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities: UK…

UK stands with Ukraine as Russia intensifies attacks: UK statement to the O…

UK reaffirms indivisibility of Helsinki principles amid ongoing Russian agg…

E4 statement on the situation in the West Bank

UK welcomes US and Ukrainian work towards a just and lasting peace and unde…

UK-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue 2025: joint statement

We encourage the Libyan authorities to continue working with the Court to e…

UK and Overseas Territories leaders unite in London to strengthen historic …

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Chile: David Concar

The United Kingdom will continue to work with all partners to implement Res…

Twenty-Five years of Women Peace and Security

UK Right of Reply on behalf of AUKUS partners to the IAEA Board of Governor…

UK PM announces landmark deals to boost SA growth partnership

UK expands visa fraud campaign in India to tackle illegal migration at its …

On World Children’s Day, we are reminded of the Ukrainian children who have…

The UK is concerned by the ongoing violence in Myanmar, including escalatin…

The UK calls on Iran to establish an immediate moratorium on executions: UK…

Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania: UK statement, November …

The UK will never recognise Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and deplo…

Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine: UK Statement to the IAE…

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governo…

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Gover…

92nd anniversary of the Holodomor: UK statement to the OSCE

UK Statement – ILO programme of development cooperation for the occupied Ar…

Russia’s repression at home enables its war of aggression against Ukraine: …

Foreign Secretary calls for stronger partnerships to boost British border s…

The UK reaffirms its commitment to working with all Council members to stre…

We welcome Syrian efforts to build constructive relationships with its neig…

UK smashes Russian cybercrime networks responsible for attacks on UK busine…

UK underscores support for Yemen’s security and stability during Ministeria…

NPT Safeguards Agreement with Iran: Resolution to the IAEA Board of Governo…

Regional security and political cooperation is critical to addressing the t…

Minister Doughty Speech at the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly Ple…

UK urges major increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza as UN Security Council…

Joint Statement by UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers

UK deploys emergency medical team to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

The use of starvation as a weapon of war is unacceptable: UK statement at t…

The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution as a critical step to…

UNISFA remains essential to protecting civilians in Abyei: UK Explanation o…

King's Birthday Party 2025: Chargé d’Affaires Ed Barnett's speech

We all have a stake in upholding the Security Council’s mandate to maintain…

UK Introductory Statement for the UN HRC Special Session on Sudan

UK National Statement for the Special Session on Sudan

UN Human Rights Council Special Session on Sudan’s El Fasher. Core Group St…

This resolution will support the Council’s ability to monitor and deter vio…

Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova: UK statement, Nov…

Strengthening coalitions for action on freedom of religion or belief: UK Sp…

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure deepen humanitarian har…

Russia’s narrative of inevitable victory is contradicted by its military an…

Security and future generations at the centre of discussions as UK and Ukra…

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Libya

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Jamaica

UK strengthening Ukrainian resilience ahead of winter at G7 Foreign Ministe…

Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in the Niagara Region

The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political …

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on the Marshall Islands

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Croatia

Small arms trafficking is a transnational threat: UK statement at the UN Se…

Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Human…

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Maldives

Remembrance Sunday Speech: 9 November 25

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: joint sta…

Report by the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and…

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Bulgaria

Russia’s repeated use of offensive and baseless language is disrespectful a…

We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitm…

There is still much more to be done to address accelerating climate change …

The United Kingdom reiterates its full support for UNISFA’s critical role i…

New British Ambassador presents his credentials to the President of Ukraine

The UK is deeply concerned by the growing threats to information integrity:…

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine and urges Russia to answer for increasing …

Joint statement on social protection in fragile and conflict-affected setti…

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Malawi

UK steps up aid and security support in Lebanon and Egypt

UK speech at the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, High Level Deb…

Universal Periodic Review 50: UK Statement on Belarus

UK Foreign Secretary “the people of Gaza cannot afford to wait” for aid

Foreign Secretary speech at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain

UK pledges £5m for emergency aid and support for survivors of sexual violen…

October 2025

The UN Verification Mission has been critical to the implementation of the …

This resolution represents a step towards a lasting political solution that…

The UK reiterates its full support for UNSMIL’s efforts to advance the poli…

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United…

The political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina reinforces the ongoing vital…

UK deploys additional emergency humanitarian funding

United Kingdom's Trade Policy Review. Closing Statement from the UK

The United Kingdom remains a steadfast supporter of the International Court…

The world will hold the RSF leadership accountable for the crimes committed…

Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, October 2025: UK s…

UK response to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe: OSCE Permane…

Russia alone is prolonging the war in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK condemns Russian attacks on civilians and urges accountability through I…

UK announces sanctions against individual who funds the work of the IRGC

UK charters flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica following the i…

UK announces vital demining funding to clear routes and improve access for …

The world will hold the RSF leadership accountable for the crimes committed…

UK deploys urgent hurricane relief to the Caribbean

Hurricane Melissa: what you can do to help

UK stands ready to support British nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa

World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund 2025, Development Committe…

The Central African Republic should continue working with MINUSCA to ensure…

UK national statement on signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime

Foreign Secretary statement on Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher

Foreign Office minister co-chairs 22nd UK-Kuwait Joint Steering Group in Lo…

The UN’s founding purposes and principles are as essential today as they we…

The right to Freedom of Religion or Belief sits at the heart of the UK’s hu…

Russia still refuses to engage seriously on peace and continues to undermin…

UNCTAD Conference statement, October 2025

UK Response to the Austrian Federal Minister for European and International…

We must now build on the momentum of the ceasefire: UK statement at the UN …

The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts t…

Deliberately targeting humanitarian workers and assets is a gross violation…

UK sanctions gangs and illicit finance network propping up people smuggling…

Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the…

Change of British High Commissioner to Malawi: Leigh Stubblefield

The UK reaffirms its commitment to supporting Syria at this pivotal moment …

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Ukraine: Neil Crompton

The UK calls on Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority…

Foreign Secretary speech at the Global Fund's high-level event

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK closing statement

Foreign Office warnings for Brits expanded for methanol poisoning

UN sanctions are an essential tool for addressing insecurity in Haiti: UK E…

Change of UK Permanent Representative to the IAEA and CTBTO: Sonia Farrey

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya: Martin Reynolds

The UK is committed to supporting its Overseas Territories to deliver their…

Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, October 2025

UK condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure: UK stateme…

Russia is weaponising winter against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza’s …

Huge blow for Putin’s war machine as UK sanctions Russian oil

Libya’s political impasse is simply not sustainable: UK statement at the UN…

WTO General Council October 2025: UK Statement

UK and US take joint action to disrupt major online fraud network

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: Statement by UK Special Envoy for F…

Minister for the Middle East speech at Wilton Park conference on Gaza recov…

The United Kingdom urges the parties in eastern DRC to continue to engage i…

The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Venezuela and their right to…

The United Kingdom will not waver in its defence of human rights: UK Statem…

Presentation of the 2026 Unified Budget Proposal: UK statement to the OSCE

The stakes in Ukraine are high and should matter to us all: UK statement t…

Foreign Secretary to put boosting security and tackling illegal migration a…

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 2025: UK statement to opening session

International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law: UK statement to the OSCE W…

UK condemns Russian drone strike on Ukrainian civilian transport hub, a sig…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 10 Re…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 3 Res…

UK calls out Russian occupation of Georgian territory

UK statement at the 76th session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

The United Kingdom welcomes the sustained cooperation between the AU and th…

Statement to the 110th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

The UK remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing the Women, Peace an…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 2 Res…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 2 Res…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 10 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on th…

The UK fully supports the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia, which remains o…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with …

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Te…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on th…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on th…

Moldova's Parliamentary Elections: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2025

Russia’s war in Ukraine has been built on a foundation of falsehoods

UK reimposes UN sanctions on Iran

G7 Foreign Ministers Statement on Iran Sanctions Snapback

UK repeats escalation management questions about Russian violations of NATO…

UK calls on Russia to treat all Prisoners of War in accordance with interna…

Summary following the High-Level Financing Event for The African Union Supp…

Statement on Afghanistan: 1 October 2025

Statement on the 8th UK-Singapore Economic & Business Partnership

September 2025

The path to peace in Gaza must be through dialogue and diplomacy, not furth…

The United Kingdom is fully committed to supporting efforts to address inse…

Today, the UK announced a further $36 million of funding to support Rohingy…

The UK condemns attacks against civilians by armed groups such as ADF and M…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 8 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Annual Discussion on the I…

UK to fund lifesaving assistance to over 500,000 Rohingya refugees

UK applies sanctions on links to Iran’s nuclear programme

UK Statement for Trade Negotiations Committee - September 2025

UK-Funded Behavioural Detection Training at Beirut Airport

COP30 must be a turning point that accelerates action to keep 1.5 degrees i…

Israeli annexation of the West Bank cannot be allowed to happen: UK stateme…

E3 joint statement on Iran: activation of the snapback

Iran’s nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: …

We must all keep alive the principles of multilateralism: UK Statement at t…

Moscow Mechanism Report to address treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war …

The United Kingdom does not stand up for one nation’s rights, whilst ignori…

Moscow Mechanism report on Russian mistreatment of Ukrainian Prisoners of W…

Russia’s actions and false accusations will not deter our steadfast commitm…

Without support from his enablers, President Putin would realise peace is h…

Co-Chairs' Statement following the Ministerial Meeting on Coordinating Effo…

UK-Bermuda Joint Statement on Sanctions

We must ensure AI strengthens peace and security: UK Statement at the UN Se…

UK continues to demand accountability for Russian violations of NATO airspa…

Russia's illegal and unprovoked war of aggression is not just a test of Ukr…

Joint statement: offer to assist with treatments of patients from Gaza in t…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 4 General Debate

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on th…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialo…

Joint G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement - 23 September 2025

UN Human Rights Council 60: Syria Core Group Statement for the Item 4 Gener…

After two years of bloodshed, I believe the world is united in wanting this…

We must step up our efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls, …

UK formally recognises Palestinian State

UK Anti-Corruption Champion visits British Virgin Islands

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Commission of Inquiry on U…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with …

I stand before you today, beneath the emblem of the United Nations, to conf…

Government supports top students out of Gaza to take up UK scholarships

Russia’s imperialist warmongering is a threat to international peace and se…

UN General Assembly: Foreign Secretary says global action will help drive U…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with …

Statement on the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds from Afghanistan

OSCE Annual Progress Report on Gender Equality: UK statement, September 202…

UK sanctions Georgia-linked supporters of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine

New dark web portal launched to recruit spies to support UK security

The United Kingdom is committed to pursuing a diplomatic solution to ensure…

The UK voted for this resolution to demand urgent action to address the hor…

UK Response to the incoming Swiss OSCE Chairperson in Office: UK statement …

Russia's violations of sovereign airspace are part of a clear and sustained…

UK condemns Russian violations of NATO airspace and confirms support for Po…

We encourage the Syrian government to continue to prioritise women’s meanin…

Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded: UK statement…

The unanimous adoption of this resolution demonstrates our shared commitmen…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with …

Foreign Secretary statement on UK response to Afghanistan earthquake

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Urgent Debate to discuss t…

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Peru: Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels

The United Kingdom condemns the detentions of at least 22 United Nations pe…

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement on Combating Discrimination, Viole…

UK summons Russian Ambassador following Russia's unprecedented violation of…

G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Statement on Iranian Transnational Repres…

Russia’s violation of Polish airspace only strengthens the unity between NA…

Australia's naval nuclear propulsion: AUKUS update to IAEA Board of Governo…

This is a window of opportunity to end the threat of chemical weapons in Sy…

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK stateme…

UK Minister’s visit to Ghana showcases new modernised development approach

E3 Foreign Ministers statement on Israeli strikes in Doha

UK ratchets up pressure on Putin’s military machine as Foreign Secretary tr…

New funding for Ukraine as Foreign Secretary visits Kyiv making clear Ukrai…

The UK stands ready to support further strengthening and expanding of the S…

Russia's violation of Polish sovereign airspace: UK statement to the OSCE

Enforced Disappearances: Joint Statement to the OSCE, September 2025

The human rights situation in Georgia: Joint Statement to the OSCE, Septemb…

The human rights situation in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, Septem…

UK Statement to Chairpersonship Forum "Building a Resilient Future in a Cha…

FCDO Statement: HMA Washington

Nuclear safeguards: AUKUS statement to the IAEA Board of Governors, Septemb…

Russia is deliberately undermining international efforts to end its illegal…

Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement t…

Israel’s strikes on Doha are a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and te…

IAEA Board of Governors on the JCPoA, September 2025: E3 Statement

UK introduces landmark legislation to protect world’s ocean

UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate

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