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Yvette Cooper travels to Saudi Arabia, demonstrating the UK’s commitment to support long‑standing partners in the Gulf. The Foreign Secretary condemns the appalling and reckless Iranian strikes on Gulf partner nations where hundreds of thousands of British citizens travel and reside, and highlights strong cooperation on ensuring oil supply and energy security amidst the current […]

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The United Kingdom’s priority is restoring regional stability in the Middle East as soon as possible and preventing this crisis escalating further.  Iran’s ongoing reckless attacks against countries across the region threaten to expand the conflict. That is why the UK voted in favour of the resolution tabled by Bahrain condemning Iran’s attacks against the […]

In recent years, we have seen monumental shifts in gender equality.  We have made some gains, which we must celebrate! But we have also seen the dismantling of hard-won rights and women facing the devastation of war and climate disaster. We’re all here with a shared purpose.  To see a world where all women and […]

Colleagues, in adopting this resolution, the Council sends a clear message of condemnation of Iran’s reckless attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan.  It is right that this Council wholeheartedly condemns Iran’s attacks, which pose a serious threat to our partners in the Gulf and to Jordan, and risk further regional and global conflagration.  It […]

The United Kingdom joined the call for this meeting, alongside European and other partners, to address the serious escalation of violence across the Blue Line and in Lebanon.   We strongly condemn Lebanese Hezbollah’s ongoing attacks against Israel and the region, which must cease. These actions – on behalf of the Iranian regime – have cost lives and […]

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Thank you, Madam Chair. Russia continues to use this Forum to conceal, justify and distract from the basic facts of its illegal invasion of Ukraine. No amount of false narratives or deflection tactics can change those facts. Russia has invaded a sovereign neighbour, attempted to annex its territory, and continues to attack civilians and civilian […]

Madam Chair, the United Kingdom is pleased to join others today in marking the 30th Anniversary of the Sub Regional Arms Control Agreement under Article IV of Annex 1B of the Dayton Peace Accords. This milestone provides an important opportunity not only to reflect on the Agreement’s achievements, but also to consider how it can […]

Chair, Director-General, Deputy-Director General, Excellencies, I would like to begin by thanking the Director-General for your comprehensive update and to your colleagues for the continuing work of the OPCW to confront growing chemical weapon related risks and ensuring a world free from chemical weapons. My thanks also to the current Executive Council chair, Ambassador Thomas […]