Author: HM Government

Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom welcomes Deputy Head of Mission Susan Penska to the Permanent Council, and thanks her and her team for this comprehensive report. The United Kingdom reiterates our support for the important work and mandate of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, and the Mission’s key ongoing role in supporting government […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom welcomes Deputy Head of Mission Susan Penska to the Permanent Council, and thanks her and her team for this comprehensive report. The United Kingdom reiterates our support for the important work and mandate of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, and the Mission’s key ongoing role in supporting government […]

I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, who are members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom […]

We are deeply concerned about a recent series of backward steps going against the global movement towards universal abolition of the death penalty, as outlined in the Global Report on Death Sentences and Executions 2025 recently released by Amnesty International.  This includes a sharp increase in executions in the world, primarily due to a significant […]

Since the start of its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia has repeatedly employed irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and coercive signalling. On 12 May, Russia further underscored this trajectory by announcing the test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, a weapon which President Putin claims exceeds existing systems in range, payload, and ability […]

I thank Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov, High Representative Mladenov, and Director Hijjo for their briefings. And let me express our condolences for the brave Red Crescent colleagues who have been tragically killed. President, six months ago, this Council adopted Resolution 2803, which offered an opportunity to turn the page on years of bloodshed and move […]

The United Kingdom welcomes this Security Dialogue and the opportunity to strengthen implementation of the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security. Today’s focus, compliance mechanisms, awareness within armed forces, and investigation of violations, is central to the Code’s continued relevance. We must also address the implications when a participating State systematically fails to […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. I am delivering this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the United Kingdom, and my own country, Norway. May 17th marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia – IDAHOBIT. This day is an important moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to the equal enjoyment of human […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri, welcome to the Permanent Council, and thank you for your remarks this morning. The United Kingdom remains a steadfast and consistent supporter of Moldova’s path towards European integration. We were pleased to host the fifth session of the UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue in London last month. We commend […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Words about peace matter only if they are matched by actions. Last week, Ukraine demonstrated that principle by offering to extend the ceasefire brokered by the United States, with the clear aim of reducing civilian harm and opening space for dialogue. That offer was clear, constructive, and made in good faith. […]