Author: HM Government

I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, who are members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom […]

We are deeply concerned about a recent series of backward steps going against the global movement towards universal abolition of the death penalty, as outlined in the Global Report on Death Sentences and Executions 2025 recently released by Amnesty International.  This includes a sharp increase in executions in the world, primarily due to a significant […]

Since the start of its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia has repeatedly employed irresponsible nuclear rhetoric and coercive signalling. On 12 May, Russia further underscored this trajectory by announcing the test launch of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, a weapon which President Putin claims exceeds existing systems in range, payload, and ability […]

I thank Deputy Special Coordinator Alakbarov, High Representative Mladenov, and Director Hijjo for their briefings. And let me express our condolences for the brave Red Crescent colleagues who have been tragically killed. President, six months ago, this Council adopted Resolution 2803, which offered an opportunity to turn the page on years of bloodshed and move […]

The United Kingdom welcomes this Security Dialogue and the opportunity to strengthen implementation of the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security. Today’s focus, compliance mechanisms, awareness within armed forces, and investigation of violations, is central to the Code’s continued relevance. We must also address the implications when a participating State systematically fails to […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. I am delivering this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the United Kingdom, and my own country, Norway. May 17th marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia – IDAHOBIT. This day is an important moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to the equal enjoyment of human […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Deputy Prime Minister Chiveri, welcome to the Permanent Council, and thank you for your remarks this morning. The United Kingdom remains a steadfast and consistent supporter of Moldova’s path towards European integration. We were pleased to host the fifth session of the UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue in London last month. We commend […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Words about peace matter only if they are matched by actions. Last week, Ukraine demonstrated that principle by offering to extend the ceasefire brokered by the United States, with the clear aim of reducing civilian harm and opening space for dialogue. That offer was clear, constructive, and made in good faith. […]

Up to £20 million of new UK aid funding to help contain the recent outbreak of Ebola in Eastern DRC. Funding will support a DRC-led response to protect frontline responders and local communities.  UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to co-chair ministerial group to coordinate Government response. The UK has allocated up to £20 million in new funding to contain the deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the […]

First, it is critical that we press all parties to conflict to not only uphold their legal obligations, but to do all they can to protect civilians and minimise harm.  We are deeply concerned at the Secretary-General’s reporting of 37,000 civilian deaths in conflicts in 2025, with Gaza and Sudan suffering the highest toll.   The scale of reported attacks on medical personnel and […]