Author: HM Government

Thank you, Mr Chair. I welcome Ambassador Peško to the Permanent Council and thank him for his comprehensive report. We commend the OSCE Mission to Serbia for its sustained work and continued focus on democratic governance, rule of law, media freedom, security sector reform and minority rights. The report illustrates both the value of the […]

In the context of the unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves being experienced across Europe as a consequence of the global climate crisis, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the Right Honourable Edward Samuel Miliband, and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, reaffirm their shared determination to address this threat. The two Ministers affirm that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated […]

In the context of the unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves being experienced across Europe as a consequence of the global climate crisis, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, the Right Honourable Edward Samuel Miliband, and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, reaffirm their shared determination to address this threat. The two Ministers affirm that this summer’s wildfires demonstrated […]

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Last November this Council adopted UN Security Council Resolution 2803, endorsing President Trump’s Comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza.  It continues to offer a historic opportunity to achieve lasting peace. But eight months on, implementation risks stalling.  Now is the time for all parties to fulfil their commitments under the plan, in full.   In that context, […]

If you are dealing with the death of a child, multiple deaths, a suspicious death or a case of murder or manslaughter, call the British High Commission in Barbados +1 246 430 7800 and select the option for consular support. If the person who died had insurance, (this could include life or travel insurance) contact […]

As we have heard today, Russia continues to escalate in its violence against Ukraine.  Russia is on track to fire well over 300 missiles at Ukraine in July, a grim war record. Around half have been directed at Kyiv alone. And the consequences are clear in the rising civilian casualty figures, but also in Russia’s […]

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Thank you, Mr Chair. Russia’s war against Ukraine is illegal, unprovoked and indefensible. That remains the starting point for every discussion in this Council. But the conduct of that war matters too. International humanitarian law applies. Civilians must be protected. And those responsible for violations must be held to account. Overnight on 18 to 19 […]

ASEAN-UK Joint Ministerial Statement on Cooperation on the ASEAN Outlook on the IndoPacific: Advancing Together WE the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), gathered on the occasion of the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with the UK in Manila, 22 July 2026; […]