Author: HM Government

The UK welcomes the renewal of the mandate of EUFOR Althea, which continues to play a vital role in ensuring peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I thank Greece, as penholder, for its efforts on the text. I would also like to thank High Representative Christian Schmidt for his latest report and welcome His Excellency Mr […]

Madam Chair, the United Kingdom remains steadfast in our commitment to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. We firmly believe that lasting peace must be pursued through diplomacy and meaningful dialogue, dialogue that is anchored in respect for international law, the sovereignty of states, and the principles that guide this Organisation. But let […]

Official statistics Statistics on International Development (SID) Statistics on International Development (SID) are accredited official statistics. This means they are official statistics that have been independently reviewed by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) and comply with the standards in the Code of Practice for Statistics. Accredited official statistics are called National Statistics in the Statistics […]

The FCDO is inviting British nationals in Jamaica to register their presence British nationals in Jamaica should register their presence to receive updates from the FCDO. The UK government is positioning specialist Rapid Deployment Teams in the region and preparing to deliver humanitarian assistance and specialist support to affected areas in Jamaica, if requested. British […]

As we reflect on the UN’s 80th year, there is much to commemorate. No international organisation in history has done more to lift people out of poverty, eliminate disease, respond to natural disasters, uphold human rights, and prevent conflict. The United Nations has maintained ceasefires, secured peace deals through its good offices, and helped support States on everything […]

Thank you, Your Excellency, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,  We thank Vietnam for their hospitality and for hosting us here in Hà Nội. The agreement by consensus, of the text of the of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, just under a year ago, signalled a landmark moment for international cooperation on this critical and […]

As part of the Global Campaign on Children’s Care Reform, the UK government is encouraging countries to strengthen families, expand safe and nurturing family-based alternative care, and progressively end the use of institutions to care for children. Countries that sign the Charter are encouraged to make their own commitments describing specific actions they will take […]

Thank you, Madam Chair.  And thank you Director Telalian, to you and your ODIHR team.  As we conclude this year’s meeting, I particularly want to express our thanks to the Finnish Chairpersonship for ensuring this conference could take place. Of course, it should have been held as the mandated OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. The UK […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Firstly, I would like to welcome Ambassador McGurk – dear Gerard – back to the Permanent Council. Thank you for the comprehensive written report on the recent work of the Mission, and for your informative presentation this morning. The United Kingdom welcomes last weekend’s municipal elections in Kosovo, and the positive […]

Let me start by reiterating that the United Kingdom has a modern relationship with all its Overseas Territories based on partnership; on shared values; and on the right of the people of each Territory to choose to remain British or not. The UK Overseas Territories are self-governing, subject only to the UK retaining powers to […]