Foreign Commonwealth Development Office News and Announcements

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

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

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

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

Monday, 12 January 2026

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

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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....

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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

Thursday, 08 January 2026

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

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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....

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Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Monday, 05 January 2026

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

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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...

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

Monday, 29 December 2025

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

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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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The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

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

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We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

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

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This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Tuesday, 23 December 2025

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

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Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar

Monday, 22 December 2025

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, on Myanmar....

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

Monday, 22 December 2025

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

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Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 19 December 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Libya....

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Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA

Friday, 19 December 2025

Speaking alongside her Greek counterpart, George Gerapetritis, and whilst being hosted by the Government of Greece, the Foreign Secretary delivered t...

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The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Friday, 19 December 2025

Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel....

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UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria

Friday, 19 December 2025

Individuals and organisations linked to violence against civilians throughout Syria are today sanctioned by the UK as it continues to pursue those res...

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Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The UK has today confirmed the appointment of Dr Christian Turner CMG to be the next British Ambassador to the United States of America....

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The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 December 2025

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

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Joint Statement from the Troika Capitals on South Sudan

Thursday, 18 December 2025

The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States have issued a joint statement on the deteriorating situation in South Sudan....

On the Russian Federation’s hybrid activities in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Ambassador Holland highlights escalating reckless hybrid threats against the United Kingdom directed by the Russian Federation. ...

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Russia’s escalation of attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Ambassador Holland highlights Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukrainian civilians, unlawful detentions—including OSCE staff—and systematic violations ...

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UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet

Thursday, 18 December 2025

UK announces 24 new sanctions against Russian energy and military supply chain targets....

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

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

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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Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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

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

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

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

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

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: 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

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Joint? Statement?on the Gaza Humanitarian Response

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

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

Statement on Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

The UK stands firmly with the people of Venezuela in their pursuit of a democratic future: UK statement at the UN Security Council

We call on Iran to urgently lift its restrictions and fully cooperate with the IAEA: UK statement at the UN Security Council

This resolution authorises AUSSOM to continue its essential role in strengthening stability and security in Somalia: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council

Elections under the current circumstances in Myanmar risk provoking further violence: UK statement on Myanmar

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

Libya’s political deadlock continues to deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity, and security they deserve: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Foreign Secretary Remarks at the Greek MFA

The UK strongly condemns the recent coup in Guinea Bissau and the attempted coup in Benin: UK statement at the UN Security Council

UK sanctions perpetrators of violence against civilians across Syria

Dr Christian Turner CMG appointed as His Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States of America

The UN has a vital role to play in supporting Syria as it enters the second year of its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Joint Statement from the Troika Capitals on South Sudan

On the Russian Federation’s hybrid activities in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s escalation of attacks deepen the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE

UK cracks down on Russian oil sector as revenues plummet

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

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