Author: HM Government

Read guidance on mental health abroad for broader advice on mental health issues while travelling or living abroad. What to do in an emergency In an emergency or for urgent medical attention call 112 and ask for the ambulance or police or go to the emergency department at any general hospital. For less urgent medical […]

The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution, which provides a short technical rollover of the Sudan sanctions measures until 9th October. We welcome this additional time for discussions on how to ensure that the UN sanctions regime responds effectively to the realities on the ground in Sudan. We thank the United States, as penholder, […]

Twenty-five years ago, nearly 3,000 people from over 90 countries were murdered in an appalling terrorist attack of September the 11th 2001.  Today, we stand with the people of the United States, and countries across the world, in remembering the victims, their families, and those who survived but have lived with the consequences.   But it has never been enough […]

Chair, We commend the Agency’s continued efforts to monitor the situation and reduce the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine. We particularly welcome the Agency’s success in brokering the recent ceasefire necessary to restore off-site power to ZNPP. But this fact alone should alarm us. Nuclear facilities should never depend on temporary ceasefires to […]

Chair, I take the floor on behalf of the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States to reject the claims we have just heard about Australia’s acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines through AUKUS. Australia’s decision to develop this capability is fully consistent with the letter and spirit of the NPT and the global safeguards […]

Thank you, Chair.   The United Kingdom thanks the Swiss Chairpersonship and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities for convening this Forum. OSCE mandated meetings are vital in all three dimensions of regional security, and I reiterate for the record the UK’s disappointment that certain countries have again blocked legitimate discussion of human rights, democracy and […]

For over twenty years, Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes have been a source of grave international concern.  The United Kingdom has consistently advocated a diplomatic solution through negotiation and dialogue.   In 2006, this Council unanimously adopted resolution 1737, marking a decisive step to address the threat. That resolution imposed sanctions banning nuclear technology and materials […]

Chair, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States thank the Director General for his latest reports and commend the Agency’s continued efforts to ensure the implementation of safeguards by Iran and verify the implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions. We reiterate our full support for the Agency’s professional, independent, and impartial work […]

I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom joined Bahrain in calling for this urgent meeting following the serious escalation by the Houthis in Yemen and their reckless attacks against Saudi Arabia. The United Kingdom strongly condemns the Houthis’ decision to resume conflict in Yemen and their continued strikes on Saudi Arabia, including the […]

Thank you, Chair. I take the floor today on behalf of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We would like to thank Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, and Romania, as cosponsors of the resolution the Board has before it for consideration. Colleagues, Much of today […]