tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-05-16T15:45:46+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-foreign-secretary-visit-to-pakistan-since-2021-as-uk-pushes-for-fragile-ceasefire-to-become-durable-peace 2025-05-16T15:45:46+01:00

Visit underscores need to maintain peace and regional security

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-china-peter-wilson 2025-05-16T09:19:44+01:00

Mr Peter Wilson CMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to China

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/all-parties-to-conflict-must-reunite-families-and-grant-access-to-information-on-missing-persons-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2025-05-15T21:04:26+01:00

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-governor-of-the-falkland-islands-colin-martin-reynolds 2025-05-15T19:00:00+01:00

Mr Colin Martin-Reynolds CMG has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and His Majesty’s Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in succession to Ms Alison Blake CMG.  Mr Martin-Reynolds will �

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/a-un-facilitated-political-process-can-deliver-lasting-peace-stability-and-security-for-libya-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2025-05-15T17:05:41+01:00

Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-osce-project-co-ordinator-in-uzbekistan-uk-statement-may-2025 2025-05-15T12:41:34+01:00

Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Office amid a challenging financial backdrop.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-un-peacekeeping-operations-as-minister-announces-new-funding-for-programmes 2025-05-15T12:09:56+01:00

More than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violence

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-welcomes-talks-in-istanbul-and-calls-on-kremlin-to-end-the-bloodshed-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-05-15T10:17:23+01:00

Ambassador Holland welcomes talks in Istanbul and urges Russia to end the bloodshed in Ukraine and show it is serious about peace or face further sanctions.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-at-heart-of-nato-talks-on-strengthening-euro-atlantic-security-and-support-for-ukraine 2025-05-15T00:00:00+01:00

NATO Allies are in Turkey to underline the Alliance's support for Ukraine and commitment to a secure and stable Euro-Atlantic.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/managing-risk-reduction-even-in-times-of-crisis-uk-statement-to-the-osce 2025-05-14T18:53:17+01:00

Ambassador Holland reiterates the UK’s support to Ukraine, calls on Russia to end its war and to use this unique Forum for risk-reduction, even in crisis.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-remains-committed-to-restoring-freedom-of-navigation-and-maritime-security-in-the-red-sea-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2025-05-14T16:06:07+01:00

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-speech-in-lviv-on-the-special-tribunal 2025-05-14T14:51:05+01:00

David Lammy outlines UK support for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine during a visit to Lviv, Ukraine.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/gaza-minister-for-the-middle-east-statement-14-may-2025 2025-05-14T13:15:02+01:00

Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer made a statement to the House of Commons on Gaza.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-kuwait 2025-05-14T00:00:00+01:00

Mr Qudsi Rasheed OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp State of Kuwait.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-uk-calls-on-israel-to-lift-its-block-on-aid-uk-statement-at-the-un-security-council 2025-05-13T20:38:22+01:00

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-british-high-commissioner-to-fiji-kanbar-hossein-bor 2025-05-13T17:02:02+01:00

Mr Kanbar Hossein-Bor has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Fiji.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-poland-dame-melinda-simmons 2025-05-13T13:57:13+01:00

Dame Melinda Simmons DCMG has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Poland in succession to Ms Anna Clunes CMG OBE who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dame Melinda will t�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-convenes-european-partners-in-london-to-continue-collective-action-against-once-in-a-generation-security-threat 2025-05-13T00:00:00+01:00

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp Foreign Secretary will host Foreign Ministers of the Weimar+ group for critical talks on repelling Russian aggression and bolstering European security. â€�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/humanitarian-aid-must-never-be-used-as-a-political-tool-or-military-tactic-joint-statement-on-the-humanitarian-situation-in-gaza 2025-05-13T00:00:00+01:00

Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mh17-international-civil-aviation-organisation-vote 2025-05-13T00:00:00+01:00

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp UK Government has issued a statement following the outcome of the International Civil Aviation Organisation hearing on the case of Flight MH17.