Author: HM Government

We welcome this opportunity to discuss the evolving situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.  First, I’ll address recent developments in Gaza.   This week saw more bloodshed return to the Gaza strip. It is appalling that hundreds of Palestinians have been killed following Israeli strikes since 18 March. We strongly oppose Israel’s resumption of hostilities.  Escalation […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. As we reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, we continue to emphasise the importance of its freedom, sovereignty, and independence. These principles are critical to securing Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security and are paramount to ensuring stability and peace in the region. […]

Firstly, I wish Ramadan Mubarak to all those who observe. The United Kingdom celebrates the role of faith in our national life, including the contributions of our vibrant Muslim communities. We are committed to building a United Kingdom where all our religious and non-religious communities feel safe and valued and we are dedicated to promoting […]

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The unanimous adoption of this resolution today sends a clear message: the Council is united in its determination to support Somalia’s efforts in the fight against Al-Shabaab. This resolution retains a powerful package of sanctions designed to further degrade Al-Shabaab, disrupt its finances, strengthen international collaboration and support Somalia in building its own capabilities.  And […]

Let me start by recognising the contributions and sacrifices of the 6,100 UNPOL women and men currently deployed across 12 UN missions worldwide. As we’ve heard, UNPOL’s role is is fundamental to the successful delivery of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus Initiative (A4P+). Supporting and advising countries in crisis, conflict, and post-conflict situations, preventing crime, […]

On Monday 17 February, the UK presidency of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) welcomed Heads of Delegation from the 35 IHRA Member Countries to London for an event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Stockholm Declaration on Holocaust Remembrance. We also invited key figures who played an important role in shaping international activity […]

On the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death, which followed years of persecution by the Kremlin, we again extend our condolences to his family. We reiterate that the ultimate responsibility for his death lies with the Russian authorities. One year on, Russia’s dire human rights record continues to deteriorate. The Kremlin crushes peaceful dissent, maintains a […]

I will make three points. First, the UK strongly condemns the tragic death of a World Food Programme staff member while in Houthi detention and we extend our condolences to their family and colleagues. We also condemn the recent further detentions of aid workers by the Houthis and we reiterate our clear call for the […]

The SPIRIT programme (Social Protection for Inclusion, Resilience, Innovation and Transformation) will support Ukraine to strengthen more inclusive and efficient social protection systems and revitalise community and family-based services. SPIRIT will support the Foreign Secretary’s priority to ensure a safe and loving family for every child, improving social care services for 10,000 families across 10 […]