Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Location: Vienna Delivered on: 26 March 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Thank you, Mr Chair. Our Helsinki Final Act commitments include sovereignty, territorial integrity and the non-violability of borders. As per the first line of the Helsinki Final Act, these principles are designed to protect “true and lasting peace” in … Read more

“We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom welcome the Arab initiative of a Recovery and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza. The plan shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises – if implemented – swift and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic living conditions for the Palestinians living in … Read more

Delivered on: 28 February 2025 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Thank you Mr Vice President. And thank you to the commission and the ASG for their poignant interventions today. Your ongoing work is vital to securing long-term peace and reconciliation in South Sudan. We also welcome the presence of the Honourable … Read more

An FCDO spokesperson said: “The entrance of M23 and the Rwandan Defence Force into Bukavu​ is a violation of DRC’s sovereignty and​ territorial integrity, and a breach of​  the UN Charter. This is a serious escalation that heightens the risk of a wider regional conflict – the human cost of which would be devastating​. The … Read more

Mr Ameer Kotecha has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia in succession to Mr Neil Bradley who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.  Mr Kotecha will take up his appointment during April 2025. Curriculum vitae          Full name: Ameer Kotecha Year Role 2023 to present  Ekaterinburg, HM Consul General 2022 … Read more

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and in particular, the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma. We urge M23 … Read more

In a significant move towards fostering economic growth and collaboration, a new partnership was officially launched on 18 December 2024, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between three prominent Chambers of Commerce; The UK Cameroon Chamber of Commerce (UKCCC), the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and the European Chamber of Commerce … Read more

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary David Lammy said: On Christmas Eve, the Hong Kong police once again targeted individuals for exercising their right to freedom of expression, including British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders living in the UK. We will not tolerate any attempts by foreign Governments to coerce, intimidate, harass, or harm their critics … Read more

Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 13 December 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The statement underscored the Council’s support to SRSG Abarry and the valuable work of his office in the sub-region. The United Kingdom also welcomes the SRSG’s close coordination of efforts with his counterparts in the region, … Read more

International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will attend a humanitarian conference in Cairo today [Monday 2 December], meeting with international partners, to discuss how to urgently alleviate suffering in Gaza, as part of a three-day visit to the region.    The Minister will announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, including £12 million in funding to the … Read more