Author: HM Government

Thank you, Chairs and good afternoon colleagues. Thank you for the opportunity to debate the important topic of involvement by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Russia’s illegal war of aggression. Chairs, Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been ongoing for nearly 1,000 days. This regrettable landmark is a damning indictment of […]

Economic growth to underpin work in both Nigeria and South Africa, as Foreign Secretary agrees to develop a new UK-South Africa Growth Plan and a new Strategic Partnership with Nigeria. Climate continues to top the agenda of Foreign Secretary’s engagement as he visits Earthshot+ event in Cape Town. Foreign Secretary sets out “Growth is the […]

Last weekend, Israel struck military targets inside Iran. Both Iran and Israel have conducted direct strikes against each other. But Iran is not the victim in this conflict. Now however, is the time to stop – Iran should not respond. All sides must exercise restraint. No good can come of pouring more fuel on the […]

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel  Crimea   FCDO advises against all travel to Crimea. Border with Belarus   FCDO advises against all travel to within 50km of the border with Belarus in the following regions:  Volyn  […]

On UN day, I want to start by recalling that last month my Prime Minister gave a clear recommitment to the United Nations, to the rule of law, and to the need to work together for peace, progress and equality.  And empowering women and girls is a vital part of this. Addressing structural gender inequality […]

May I start by thanking President Salam for his leadership during what has been an exceptionally busy period for the Court. As today’s report highlights, the past year has seen a significant increase in the number of States involved in both contentious and advisory proceedings.   And I would like on behalf of the United Kingdom […]

First, let me commend the continued positive relations between MINUSCA and the government of CAR. Such collaboration is crucial for addressing the most pressing challenges in the country.  I will make three further points. First, the UK welcomes the enhanced joint operations between MINUSCA and CAR’s national armed forces (FACA) to restore state authority across the country. […]

Colleagues, when we speak about the security situation in Ukraine, we need to be clear, this affects us all.  Russia’s invasion is a violation of the international rules-based system and the UN Charter upon which our collective prosperity and security depends. Russia has struck at the heart of the UN Charter, which this Council has […]

The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced approximately 11 million from their homes, fleeing horrific violence and severe hunger since the outbreak […]

President, the UK supported the call for this meeting today, to discuss the urgent steps needed to address an ever-growing humanitarian tragedy in Gaza. The situation in northern Gaza is harrowing. Approximately 400,000 Gazans have been ordered to evacuate the north and move southwards to the IDF designated humanitarian zone. Many of these people will already […]