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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....

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

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

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Ambassador Holland thanks Federal Councillor Cassis for presenting Switzerland's priorities as OSCE Chair-in-Office, and gives full UK support....

Foreign Secretary statement on the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

Foreign Secretary statement on the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Foreign Secretary statement on the commitment to move to Phase 2 of the Peace Plan and the announcement of the Palestinian National Committee for the ...

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Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s reckless missile attacks expose its ongoing obstruction of peace efforts: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Ambassador Holland condemns Russia’s latest missile and drone barrage, including its use of an intermediate range ballistic missile near NATO territor...

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Iran

G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Iran

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Joint Statement from the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the USA and the High Representative of the EU....

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Disunity in Southern Yemen is in no one’s interests and only undermines efforts towards lasting peace and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Disunity in Southern Yemen is in no one’s interests and only undermines efforts towards lasting peace and prosperity for the Yemeni people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

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

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

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

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Mr Paul Eastwood has been appointed British High Commissioner to The Independent State of Papua New Guinea in succession to Ms Anne Macro....

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

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

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Travelling to Finland and Norway, the Foreign Secretary will call on NATO to step up its work in the Arctic to protect Euro-Atlantic interests in the ...

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

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

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Jo Lomas has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia....

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Russia’s use of Oreshnik hypersonic missile should be universally condemned: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Russia’s use of Oreshnik hypersonic missile should be universally condemned: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 12 January 2026

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

WTO General Council December 2025: UK Statement

WTO General Council December 2025: UK Statement

Monday, 12 January 2026

UK Statement at the World Trade Organization's General Council. Delivered by the UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO and the UN, Kumar Iyer....

UK and Ecuador join forces to tackle cocaine trade at source

UK and Ecuador join forces to tackle cocaine trade at source

Monday, 12 January 2026

UK Latin America Minister visits Ecuador to deepen security ties and work to disrupt cocaine trade at source...

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We welcome the Syrian leadership's commitment to eradicate chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We welcome the Syrian leadership's commitment to eradicate chemical weapons: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria....

The United Kingdom wants to see a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom wants to see a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate government that reflects the will of the Venezuelan people: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 05 January 2026

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

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Monday, 05 January 2026

Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons regarding Venezuela....

Joint? Statement?on the Gaza Humanitarian Response

Joint? Statement?on the Gaza Humanitarian Response

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Joint statement on Gaza from the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kin...

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Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list

Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list

Monday, 29 December 2025

The New Year Overseas Honours list recognises the outstanding contribution of British nationals abroad or internationally....

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The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom reaffirms its support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence, and unity of Somalia: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Monday, 29 December 2025

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

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Joint statement condemning the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank....

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