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Foreign Secretary statement on the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar

Foreign Secretary statement on the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar

Sunday, 01 February 2026

Foreign Secretary statement on the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar...

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UK statement to the extraordinary IAEA Board of Governors meeting, January 2026

UK statement to the extraordinary IAEA Board of Governors meeting, January 2026

Friday, 30 January 2026

Delivered to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors extraordinary meeting on 30 January 2026...

We are pleased that this resolution maintains the mission’s existing resource on protection of women and children, who are particularly vulnerable to the extreme levels of violence in Haiti: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

We are pleased that this resolution maintains the mission’s existing resource on protection of women and children, who are particularly vulnerable to the extreme levels of violence in Haiti: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Invocation: Georgia: January 2026

OSCE Moscow Mechanism Invocation: Georgia: January 2026

Thursday, 29 January 2026

The UK and 23 other countries have invoked the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to launch an expert mission on the deteriorating human rights situation in Georgi...

The facts show Russia’s victory in Ukraine is far from inevitable: UK statement to the OSCE

The facts show Russia’s victory in Ukraine is far from inevitable: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 29 January 2026

UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, sets out the escalating human, economic and military costs of Russia’s invasion, explaining why a Russian victory is far...

UK and France seek views on commercial cyber intrusion industry practices

UK and France seek views on commercial cyber intrusion industry practices

Thursday, 29 January 2026

The UK and France are launching this private consultation under the Pall Mall Process, an international and multistakeholder initiative to stop the th...

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Deputy Ambassador James Ford warns of rising antisemitism across the OSCE region, which undermines our collective security. The UK remains committed t...

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

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

Thursday, 29 January 2026

Ambassador Holland sets out the facts demonstrating that Russia’s war resulted from Moscow’s deliberate decisions, not alleged failures by Ukraine or ...

The UK remains committed to supporting implementation of Resolution 2803 and forging a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK remains committed to supporting implementation of Resolution 2803 and forging a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza....

Demolition of UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem: joint statement

Demolition of UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem: joint statement

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Joint statement by the foreign ministers of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK on demolitio...

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We welcome the continued commitment of this Council to the Hodeidah and Stockholm Agreements: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

We welcome the continued commitment of this Council to the Hodeidah and Stockholm Agreements: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNMHA. ...

UPR51: UK Statement on Austria

UPR51: UK Statement on Austria

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Austria's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

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

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

Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Joint statement by France, Germany, the UK and the USA, following a meeting with the French Foreign Minister, German Minister of State, UK Foreign Sec...

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The UK stands firm in our support for the institutions which defend and advance the international rule of law: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK stands firm in our support for the institutions which defend and advance the international rule of law: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 26 January 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on International Rule of Law....

UPR51: UK Statement on Georgia

UPR51: UK Statement on Georgia

Monday, 26 January 2026

Statement by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and UN, Kumar Iyer, at Georgia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Ge...

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026: Foreign Secretary's speech

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026: Foreign Secretary's speech

Monday, 26 January 2026

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper gave a speech at the FCDO's Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration, co-hosted with the Embassy of Israel, on 26 January ...

The UK urges full implementation of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK urges full implementation of Colombia’s 2016 Peace Agreement: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 23 January 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia....

UN Human Rights Council Special Session to address the deteriorating Human Rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, 23 January 2026

UN Human Rights Council Special Session to address the deteriorating Human Rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, 23 January 2026

Friday, 23 January 2026

UK Statement for the Special Session to address the deteriorating Human Rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Delivered by the UK's Ambass...

The UK is deeply concerned about events in north east Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK is deeply concerned about events in north east Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 22 January 2026

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

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

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

Thursday, 22 January 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, sets out the evidence of Russia’s escalating assaults – rising civilian casualties, unprecedented ...

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE

UK response to the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 22 January 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, thanks the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly for his strong and effective stance in sup...

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the expansion and intensification of violence in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the expansion and intensification of violence in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti....

Russia Escalates Ukraine War as Civilian Strikes and Casualties Mount: UK Statement to the OSCE

Russia Escalates Ukraine War as Civilian Strikes and Casualties Mount: UK Statement to the OSCE

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford, rejects Russia’s claim that the war is lawful and restrained, as strikes escalate on Ukraine’s pow...

UPR51: UK Statement on Lebanon

UPR51: UK Statement on Lebanon

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Statement by the UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Eleanor Sanders, at Lebanon's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva....

The Sudanese people deserve justice, and we welcome the ongoing role of the ICC in achieving that goal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The Sudanese people deserve justice, and we welcome the ongoing role of the ICC in achieving that goal: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 19 January 2026

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on the ICC’s work in Sudan....

Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Monday, 19 January 2026

Seema Malhotra, Minister for the Indo-Pacific - Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech ...

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

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

Monday, 19 January 2026

Ms Zoë Ware MVO has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of the...

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UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

UK and Ukraine?strengthen ties under?landmark?partnership?as £20 million accelerated to support energy infrastructure

Friday, 16 January 2026

The UK and Ukraine mark the first anniversary of? the historic ?100 Year Partnership with new initiatives?driving security and prosperity?in both coun...

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We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We condemn the Iranian regime’s actions in the strongest possible terms: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran....

The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

The UK stands ready to work to advance the Secretary General’s UN80 reform initiative: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Statement by Simon Thomas, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN General Assembly....

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