Author: HM Government

Thank you, Madam Chair. Could I express a belated thank you to today’s speakers for their insights on addressing intolerance and discrimination based on religion or belief. Forums such as this are essential for sharing practical experiences and strengthening our collective response. While this is not a new challenge, it is one that is particularly […]

Thank you, Ambassador Haukaas, for your report, and for the work of your team over the last year. The United Kingdom continues to strongly support Montenegro’s Euro Atlantic path. Montenegro is a valued partner and Ally of the UK. Its sustained commitment to regional stability, constructive diplomacy, and multilateral cooperation continues to make a positive […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. I am delivering this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and my own country Norway. On 19 June we marked the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. We pay tribute to survivors and to those around the world working tirelessly to prevent […]

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 are not sure if they had insurance. The insurance company should appoint a funeral director in South Sudan and the UK. They may also cover the cost […]

New UK support for Ukraine’s recovery and energy security in the face of Putin’s war   UK continues to bear down on Kremlin having sanctioned over 3,400 Russia-linked targets, while supporting Ukraine’s long-term prosperity   UK’s total commitment to meeting Ukraine’s non-military needs now stands at £5.6 billion since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion The Foreign […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Mr Chair, last week G7 leaders underlined our countries’ shared support for Ukraine. They reaffirmed our firm backing of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. And they committed to strengthening Ukraine’s capacity to defend itself, while further increasing pressure on Russia’s war economy. This message was clear, united and rooted in the […]

Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General, Ministers, Delegates, Friends. On behalf of the United Kingdom, I would like to thank our hosts, Panama, for convening this Assembly. The UK values its partnerships across the Americas – shaped by history and the many personal connections between our peoples today. This forum plays an important role in strengthening […]

Government supports high-achieving students from Gaza to take up scholarships at UK universities Government is facilitating new evacuations for critically ill children needing specialist NHS care announcement is part of the UK Government’s sustained response to provide immediate support amidst the humanitarian catastrophe and support the rebuilding of Palestinian society Young people in Gaza whose […]

First, the scale of grave violations and abuses against children in armed conflict remains deeply shocking. The 9,465 grave violations against children, attributed to Israeli armed and security forces, are utterly unacceptable, as are the grave violations against Israeli children.  The impact of the conflict in Gaza on children is a moral outrage.  It is […]

Mr Chair, during the last meeting of this Forum, on 10 June, the representative of the Russian Federation said that, in the context of civilian casualties, there are “gaps in the knowledge of International Humanitarian Law” of other States. We agree that civilian casualties are a tragedy.  We agree that IHL is an important issue. […]