Author: HM Government

Introduction   The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (“the UK”) and the Netherlands are strong allies and close partners. We both value democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and cooperate closely on foreign and security policy. We will continue to strengthen and sustain a free, fair, rules-based global economic order. In their meeting of 6 February 2025, our Prime […]

Thank you it is a great pleasure to be here today and to be here among so many impressive leaders and so many women who, as pioneers, have refused to accept the world as it is and whose determination and courage have done so much to change it.    Women who have changed lives here and across the globe as a result of their strength and their determination.    And we’ve seen the hard won gains of that work that have echoed right through history as a result.   But now coming together as […]

Thank you, Professor Kapur. And also to the High Commissioners of India, Singapore and Australia for bringing us here with King’s College today. And a particular thank you to Your Excellency Stephen Smith. With your posting coming to an end, we are grateful to you for your huge contribution and indeed your thought leadership on the […]

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The UK and Malta enjoy a longstanding partnership, underpinned by the UK-Malta Bilateral Cooperation Framework. The two governments commit to tackling shared challenges, including threats to peace in Europe and irregular migration. The UK and Malta welcome the two countries’ close cooperation, particularly during Malta’s roles on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), in the […]

Thank you, Chair.  And thank you for your report to the Permanent Council, Representative Braathu. And thank you for the dedicated work of you and your team. Our predecessors at the OSCE recognised that media freedom is a cornerstone of regional security and democratic societies. Regrettably, as your report makes clear, there are a range of severe and growing challenges to media freedom in […]

I would like to make three points. First, the United Kingdom welcomes the progress reported by the Office of the Prosecutor in pursuing its mandate under resolution 1970. We welcome the significant steps taken across all four investigative tracks during this reporting period.  This progress is reflected in the anticipated surrender of Mr Khaled El […]

Growth, climate, security, and good governance on the agenda as the UK government strengthens its historic partnership with the UK Overseas Territories at the annual Joint Ministerial Council. UK to reaffirm its commitment to defending UK Overseas Territories’ sovereignty, security, and right of self-determination. Elected Leaders and representatives from the Overseas Territories will explore collaborative […]

Can I just welcome all of you here today. You will have already seen on the video that we’ve seen before some of the inspiring women on whose shoulders we now stand in the work around Women, Peace and Security.   And can I particularly welcome Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh and to […]

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has arrived in Johannesburg this morning ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. He is set to unveil a series of landmark initiatives aimed at stimulating job creation, unlocking private capital, and strengthening economic ties between the UK and South Africa. The UK remains committed to supporting South Africa’s efforts […]