Author: HM Government

Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom reiterates its firm commitment to tolerance, non‑discrimination, and the full enjoyment of human rights for all. These principles are at the heart of the OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security. When they are undermined, our societies become less cohesive, less resilient, and less safe. We thank Türkiye for raising […]

The United Kingdom is fully aligned with the cross-regional statement delivered by Finland and would like to make a few additional remarks.World Water Day is being held amidst a global crisis of too much, too little, or too polluted water, and in an era of Global Water Bankruptcy. Climate change and nature loss are intensifying the […]

I will make three points. First, the current conflict in the region is having a profound impact on neighbouring countries. Iran’s reckless attacks threaten to escalate the conflict and further disrupt supply chains and economic security. As we’ve heard, the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is also exacerbating humanitarian vulnerability and displacing tens of thousands […]

Madam Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of my own country, the United Kingdom and 30 other Member States of the United Nations, namely Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Japan, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, […]

Let me begin by thanking Panama for its stewardship of the 1540 Committee in 2025, including through the creation of the first voluntary technical reference guide on national export controls.  I will make four points.  First, resolution 1540 remains as important to international security today as when it was negotiated over twenty years ago.  It […]

I am gravely concerned about the developing conflict in Lebanon, and the scale of the humanitarian impact. We must not see a widening of this conflict which is already causing significant civilian casualties and mass displacement. Our immediate focus is our humanitarian response in Lebanon and our diplomatic efforts with allies to prevent escalation. I […]

This form is for certain ‘relevant persons’ relying on the humanitarian assistance exception from the prohibitions in regulations 12 to 15 under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. This exception applies when a ‘relevant person’ makes available funds or economic resources either to acquire, supply or deliver petroleum products or to provide funds, economic […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in the US and the UK. They may also cover the cost […]

Thank you Chair, The UK would like to start by thanking the Commissioners for their work. Fifteen months have passed since the fall of the Assad regime. A regime defined by brutality and systematic abuse. We commend them for their ongoing work to ensure these crimes are neither hidden nor forgotten, giving voice to victims […]

Thank you Mr Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the participating States that, acting together, invoked paragraph 12 of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism in respect of Georgia: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine and the […]