Author: HM Government

Let me begin by congratulating the Department of Global Communications on its 80th anniversary. Amid a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tension and conflict, the need for facts and truth has never been more important.  We are proud to support the Department’s vital work to uphold the United Nations as a trusted source of information and to […]

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 Turkmenistan and the UK.  They may also cover the cost of […]

For more than fifty years, this Treaty has been a truly  vital pillar of international peace and security.    It has helped limit the spread of nuclear weapons;  facilitated access to clean and reliable energy; and has built confidence for responsible nuclear trade.   In short, it has delivered real benefits for people around the world.   The United Kingdom remains fully committed to the Treaty and our obligations under it, including Article […]

Thank you to Bahrain for bringing us together and for your leadership in this Council.  That leadership is more important than ever, in the face of growing threats to maritime and indeed regional security from the Black Sea to the Baltic, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, or indeed globally, as […]

Areas where FCDO advises against travel Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.  Within 25km of Eritrea’s land borders FCDO advises against all travel to within 25km of all of Eritrea’s land borders. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel. Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia are high. If […]

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, received the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, on 18 April 2026 for her first official visit to the UAE.   The two […]

Thank you to everybody here for all that you do to put evidence at the heart of how we confront global hunger. We are here to launch the 10th Global Report on Food Crises. But we’re also here because the problems that the report describes – and we all know this – are getting worse. […]

There is no current need for passengers to change their travel plans. UK airlines buy jet fuel in advance, and airports maintain stocks to support their resilience. The government is working closely with the aviation industry to monitor risks and minimise disruption to passengers. If your flight is cancelled, you have clear legal rights, including […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. As the Ukrainian Ambassador has noted, this Sunday marks the fortieth anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, one of the most devastating nuclear disasters in history. And it is right that we pause to remember those who lost their lives, to honour the courage of the first responders and health workers, and […]

We note the positive indicators of progress set out by the briefers today. In particular, we welcome steps to promote national unity towards the holding of free and fair elections, including the National Pact for Stability and the organisation of elections. However, the situation remains fragile. This Council meets at a critical time when planning […]