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Joint Statement on Recent Houthi Detentions of United Nations, International and National Non-Government Organizations, and Diplomatic Staff in Yemen – uk.gov

Joint Statement on Recent Houthi Detentions of United Nations, International and National Non-Government Organizations, and Diplomatic Staff in Yemen
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Statement by representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Yemen: On September 25, representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Yemen met to discuss the impact of unjustified Houthi detentions of United Nations, NGO, civil … Read more

Statement: Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom and Argentina – uk.gov

Joint Statement on Recent Houthi Detentions of United Nations, International and National Non-Government Organizations, and Diplomatic Staff in Yemen
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Looking forward to a new era of constructive cooperation within the bilateral relationship, characterised by improved dialogue and confidence-building measures, the UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina, Diana Mondino, met in New York on 24 September and made progress towards a broad agenda covering … Read more

The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories – uk.gov

The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 18 September 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The United Kingdom has abstained on today’s resolution. The United Kingdom has done so not because we do not support the central findings of the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion but rather because the resolution does not provide … Read more

Joint Statement: UK-U.S. Strategic Dialogue September 2024 – uk.gov

Joint Statement on Recent Houthi Detentions of United Nations, International and National Non-Government Organizations, and Diplomatic Staff in Yemen
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United Kingdom Foreign Secretary David Lammy and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in London to open the UK-U.S. Strategic Dialogue. The Strategic Dialogue – led by the Secretaries of State of the United Kingdom and United States – celebrates and deepens the long-standing and special relationship between the United Kingdom and United … Read more

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy – uk.gov

Joint Statement on Recent Houthi Detentions of United Nations, International and National Non-Government Organizations, and Diplomatic Staff in Yemen
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We, the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy, strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts by the United States, Egypt and Qatar to conclude the agreement for a ceasefire and the release of hostages and are encouraged by the constructive approach adopted so far. We welcome the fact that technical work will … Read more

Civilians in Gaza need much more aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council – uk.gov

Civilians in Gaza need much more aid: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 26 July 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) President, on his recent visit to the region, my Foreign Secretary met Israelis and Palestinians and heard their stories of suffering, pain and anguish on both sides. He came away determined to help improve the situation … Read more

The UK recognises the importance of UNRWA’s mandate: UK statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference – uk.gov

The UK recognises the importance of UNRWA’s mandate: UK statement at the UNRWA Pledging Conference
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Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 12 July 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The devastating violence in Gaza has gone on for far too long. And I pay tribute to the work of UNRWA in unprecedentedly challenging circumstances and to the leadership of Commissioner General Lazzarini. In one of … Read more

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela – uk.gov

UN Human Rights Council 56: UK Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela
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Location: Geneva Delivered on: 3 July 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Thank you, Ms Vice-President.   We are less than a month before elections in Venezuela, and we are really worried by what we are seeing in terms of political repression, arbitrary detentions and enforced disappearances.   We condemn the ongoing harassment and … Read more

Five outposts to be legalised in West Bank: FCDO statement – uk.gov

Five outposts to be legalised in West Bank: FCDO statement
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A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said: The UK strongly opposes the announcement that five outposts are to be legalised in the West Bank as well as further punitive measures against the Palestinian Authority. Israel must halt its illegal settlement expansion and hold to account those responsible for extremist settler violence. We are … Read more

The Falkland Islands: Lord Ahmad’s OAS statement, June 2024 – uk.gov

The Falkland Islands: Lord Ahmad’s OAS statement, June 2024
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Delivered on: 28 June 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, ministers, delegates – friends. I am glad to join you today. The UK places huge value on our relationships across the Americas. Indeed, we are working closely together on the great global issues, including security, climate … Read more