Author: HM Government

Chair,  We welcome today’s discussion and thank the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for calling for it. We will focus our comments today on the situation at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant and address other issues that have been raised, at the appropriate moment at the Board of Governors next week.  The United Kingdom fully supports the joint statement delivered by the distinguished representative of the United Arab Emirates on behalf of the group […]

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) invites proposals for the Partnerships for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) programme in Zimbabwe. The programme will award competitive grants to organisations that either mobilise new domestic resources for VAWG or strengthen the long-term financial sustainability of women’s rights organisations. A total of £500,000 is […]

If the person who died had insurance, contact their insurance company as soon as possible. Read the general guidance on what to do when someone dies abroad if you’re not sure if they had insurance.  The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in Bangladesh and the UK. They may also cover the cost of […]

The Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has concluded her visit to two key world powers China and India Her agenda has focused on issues crucial for the UK national interest, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and artificial intelligence. Meetings included Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Indian […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Russia has criticised all our countries for not responding to its accusations of civilian casualties caused by Ukraine. First, allow me to say that every civilian death in this war is a tragedy. These are people, not statistics. And we cannot allow the normalisation of such death and destruction. But we […]

Tackling climate change is an urgent UK and global priority.  Without effective international action, we face accelerating threats to our security and prosperity, including rising sea levels, collapsing biodiversity, and more frequent extreme weather.  Climate change must therefore be an issue of deep concern to us all. The UK reaffirms its strong respect for the […]

In February, I went to the Chad-Sudan border, and to the refugee camp there in Adré. There are mostly women and children there. One of the young women said to me that most of the women that she knew in the camp had suffered what she called “bad violence” on the way there. But hardly […]

The United Kingdom remains steadfast in our commitment to the complete, verified elimination of chemical weapons in Syria. Ridding Syria of Assad’s chemical weapons is a complex task. The former regime denied, concealed and lied about its chemical weapons programme. Despite this opaque and challenging context, Syria is achieving tangible results and accelerating the operation […]

We gather today at a time of great volatility and instability. Indeed, the reason we wanted to hold this Global Partnerships Conference was exactly because we have such increased volatility all over the world, humanitarian crises, and development challenges. But we also know that we have determination to pursue those values that we share, to […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. High Commissioner, thank you for your report. The United Kingdom remains a strong supporter of your mandate and of the dedicated professionals who carry it out across the OSCE region. Your report once again demonstrates the importance and value of your office, and underlines the continuing impact you and your team […]