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UK summit to boost food security through science and innovation – uk.gov

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UK summit to boost food security through science and innovation – uk.gov

Global Food Security Summit in London will drive long term change on hunger and malnutrition New UK support will advance food security by developing climate change resilient crops and boosting funding to tackle severe child malnutrition  The International Development White Paper launched at the summit sets out the UK’s new long-term approach to global food … Read more

David Cameron Returns to UK Gov as foreign secretary

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Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has made a surprise return to government as the United Kingdom’s foreign secretary, following a Cabinet reshuffle and a weekend of violent protests and political chaos in London. He succeeds James Cleverly, who now becomes Britain’s new home secretary after the incumbent Suella Braverman was fired Monday by Prime … Read more

Russia’s decision to source arms from North Korea: FCDO statement – uk.gov

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Russia’s decision to source arms from North Korea: FCDO statement – uk.gov

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said: The UK strongly condemns Russia’s decision to source arms from North Korea for its illegal war. We urge North Korea to cease its arms supply to Russia and abide by its public commitments to not sell arms to Russia. Russia’s sourcing of weapons from North Korea violates UN … Read more

Intelligence shows Russia may target Black Sea civilian shipping – uk.gov

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Russia’s decision to source arms from North Korea: FCDO statement – uk.gov

Intelligence released today suggests Russia may use sea mines to target civilian shipping in the Black Sea.  Russian attacks have already destroyed enough grain to feed more than one million people for a year. The UK assesses that Russia would lay blame on Ukraine for any attacks. The UK has increased support for the world’s most vulnerable following … Read more

The UK calls for political solutions to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and refugees in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council – uk.gov

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The UK calls for political solutions to end the exploitation and abuse of migrants and refugees in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council – uk.gov

Location: UN Security Council Delivered on: 28 September 2023 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) President, let me begin by thanking Directors Menikdiwela and Liljert for their briefings today. The UK would also like to thank France and Malta for their efforts in drafting the renewal of UN Security Council Resolution 2652, … Read more

Harnessing the power of the private sector and multilateral banks to achieve the SDGs: UK statement at the UN Financing for Development High-level Dialogue – uk.gov

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Harnessing the power of the private sector and multilateral banks to achieve the SDGs: UK statement at the UN Financing for Development High-level Dialogue – uk.gov

Delivered on: 20 September 2023 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) Excellencies, Our Prime Minister, at the G20, announced that Britain will provide 2 billion dollars for the Green Climate Fund – the biggest single commitment the UK has made to help the world tackle climate change. And Britain continues to want … Read more

The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in the service of the UN

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The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in the service of the UN

UN Security Council Firstly, let me thank USG Lacroix and the Force Commanders for their briefings today. Through you, I also want to thank UN peacekeeping personnel for their dedicated and courageous work to protect civilians and uphold stability around the world. The UK pays tribute to all peacekeepers who have given their lives in … Read more

North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 July: FCDO statement – uk.gov

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Russia’s decision to source arms from North Korea: FCDO statement – uk.gov

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said: North Korea’s ballistic missile launches on 18 July are a breach of multiple UN Security Council Resolutions. Illegal ballistic missile launches continue to destabilise the peace and security of the Korean Peninsula. The UK will continue to call out these flagrant violations of UNSCRs. We strongly urge … Read more