Author: HM Government

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 […]

Chair,  I take the floor on behalf of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to respond to misleading claims about Australia’s acquisition of a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability through the AUKUS partnership. Once again, we are compelled to invoke our Right of Reply to address remarks that purposefully mischaracterise the nature of our […]

The UK thanks the Office for the report on the progress made within the framework of the ILO programme of development cooperation in Palestine. We commend and support the way forward described. We note that future budgetary contributions have yet to be determined and will be voluntary. The Palestinian labour market picture detailed in the […]

The United Kingdom thanks the Committee Chairs for their comprehensive briefings and reaffirms our strong support for the work of all three Committees.  They share overlapping priorities to protect our citizens and prevent the spread of terrorism, and we welcome efforts to ensure that their work is collaborative and united. President, I will make three […]

The United Kingdom shares the concern that Islamic State and Al-Qaeda affiliates are continuing to expand across West Africa and the Sahel, driving instability and committing deadly attacks against civilians. The fuel blockade in Mali imposed by Al-Qaeda-affiliate, JNIM, demonstrates the increasingly sophisticated tactics used by these groups. I will make three points. First, regional security and political cooperation […]

The UN Security Council has voted to agree a US-drafted resolution supported by Qatar, Egypt, Turkey and other Arab states to implement the 20 point peace plan for Gaza  The UK voted for the resolution which provides a mandate for the International Stabilisation Force and requires increased humanitarian aid for Gaza. UK continues to work […]

Thank you, Mr President. I deliver this statement on behalf of the Sudan Core Group consisting of Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom. We requested this Special Session because the scale and severity of the crisis in Sudan can no longer be met with silence. The situation in El Fasher is the […]

HMS Prince of Wales first aircraft carrier with most advanced 5th generation F-35 fighter jets committed to NATO. Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary meet their Italian counterparts on the carrier, strengthening European security ties as part of NATO-first approach. Exercise Falcon Strike saw UK and Italian F-35s operating side-by-side in powerful demonstration of NATO’s strength. The […]