Author: HM Government

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 […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. The UK remains steadfast in its condemnation of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, and of the broader pattern of behaviour that continues to undermine security, stability, and the principles on which this Organisation is founded. Firstly I want to join my colleagues in condemning the threats made by the Russian Federation […]

The United Kingdom and the Republic of Moldova came together today in London for the fifth session of the UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue, underscoring the strategic nature of the bilateral partnership. The meeting was hosted by the FCDO Director for Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Chris Allan, and involved the participation of the Minister for Europe, […]

I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating states, members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists: Austria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and my own country the Netherlands. Dear Ambassador Braathu, We are pleased to see you […]

Updates to this page Published 9 December 2022 Last updated 23 April 2026 + show all updates 23 April 2026 amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on trade sanctions licensing. 25 March 2026 Added summary of the regime’s purposes, scope and prohibitions. 12 March 2026 Page updated for better clarity and usability, and […]

Updates to this page Published 31 December 2020 Last updated 23 April 2026 + show all updates 23 April 2026 Amended to clarify which DBT teams now lead on trade licensing. 25 March 2026 Added summary of the regime’s purposes, scope and prohibitions. 17 March 2026 Page updated for better clarity and usability, and to […]