Author: HM Government

Madame President, last November, this Council adopted Resolution 2803, sending a powerful message of international support for President Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. As we have heard from High Representative Mladenov, important progress has been made, which we welcome. But success relies on the actions of the parties themselves. First, all sides must fulfil the […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Today, Ukraine marks 35 years of independence. On 24 August 1991, the Ukrainian people chose sovereignty. They chose to take their place as a free and independent nation among equals. That choice was overwhelming. It was recognised by the international community, including the Russian Federation. Thirty-five years later, Ukraine is defending […]

First visit to Egypt underlines need for rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access into Gaza with a clear call for Israel to facilitate this Visit reflects Egypt’s central role in the humanitarian response and regional diplomacy, including on Gaza, Sudan and Iran New migration partnership signed to strengthen UK-Egypt cooperation, as part of the government’s […]

The United Kingdom welcomes this annual debate. It is an opportunity to hear the views of Council members, and the wider UN membership alike, on where current Council procedures support advancing the maintenance of international peace and security, as well as thoughts on how these might be refined further. Underpinning the United Kingdom’s approach to […]

This Israeli Government’s publication of a tender for the E1 settlement project is an unacceptable and destructive act. E1 would cut across the heart of Palestine and risks separating the West Bank from East Jerusalem, which would endanger the viability of a two-state solution. The UK has been clear privately and publicly in our opposition […]

Madam President, three points on the political process, the importance of stability, and human rights. First, the United Kingdom reaffirms our support for SRSG Tetteh and for all efforts aimed at advancing an inclusive, credible, and Libyan-led political process. Almost a year ago, this Council welcomed SRSG Tetteh’s briefing setting out a roadmap towards elections in […]

The United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States, as members of the International Contact Group (ICG) for the Great Lakes region, chaired by France, issue the following statement regarding the disarmament, demobilization, and cantonment protocol signed between the Congolese authorities and the Democratic Forces […]

This guidance helps you to plan and manage your mental health, or the mental health of friends and family, abroad. It includes advice on some differences in mental health laws and practices in other countries. For more advice on specific countries, see our mental health advice by country. Mental health and travel Your mental and […]

The Blue Belt is the UK Government’s international marine conservation Programme. It works closely with UK Overseas Territories to assist them in creating and maintaining healthy and productive marine ecosystems. The UK Overseas Territories are estimated to be home to up to 90% of known endemic UK biodiversity, and host a huge range of unique […]

In recent weeks, we have seen a serious escalation in violence in Yemen and the wider region, as a result of reckless Houthi actions.  This includes drone and missile strikes against Saudi Arabia, attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, and violations of Yemeni airspace by Iranian aircraft.  Iran must cease its long-standing support […]