Author: HM Government

Thank you, Chair. The United Kingdom warmly welcomes the Special Representative, Kari Johnstone, back to the Permanent Council and thanks her for this comprehensive report. Trafficking in human beings is a direct security concern. It sustains organised crime, generates illicit profits and exploits vulnerability. Its convergence with cybercrime, financial crime and drug trafficking makes effective […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom condemns Russia’s latest mass strikes against Ukraine. Since the US President called for a ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure, Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine’s energy system. As of yesterday, Russia had carried out 86 such attacks, including a major assault that struck ten energy facilities and left […]

Chair, Executive Director, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, The United Kingdom is pleased to participate in the Thirteenth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Criminal networks continue to evolve in scale, sophistication and reach. They exploit conflict, instability, technology and global connectivity to generate illicit profits, undermine […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, and for a just and lasting peace. We also express our solidarity with Romania, after its F-16s shot down two Geran UAVs that had intruded into its airspace on Saturday. Last […]

First steps If you’ve been sexually assaulted it’s important to remember that it was not your fault. Rape and sexual assault are always wrong – no matter who commits it or where it happens. It is traumatic and it can affect you both physically and emotionally. Do not be afraid to get help. It is […]

Over £1bn investment set to generate jobs and growth across both countries as Sultan of Oman continues State Visit to UK. New agreements will also accelerate mutual investment between Oman and the UK, supporting UK government’s commitment to drive good growth in every postcode. UK and Oman also commit to closer cooperation across security, defence […]

First steps If you’ve been sexually assaulted it’s important to remember that it was not your fault. Rape and sexual assault are always wrong – no matter who commits it or where it happens. It is traumatic and it can affect you both physically and emotionally. Do not be afraid to get help. It is […]

The United Kingdom welcomes the recent formation of a Government in Kosovo and the election of President Justina Shiroka Pula. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Kosovo to advance its Euro-Atlantic future and to support its continued development as an inclusive, democratic, and multi-ethnic state.  As the first country to recognise Kosovo’s […]

I will make three points on supporting lasting stability in the Central African Republic. First, the United Kingdom welcomes the continued consolidation of peace and stability gains and stresses the importance of protecting them. The development of national and local institutions following elections, alongside progress in implementing the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation, are […]

The security situation in Haiti remains very difficult, with gangs continuing to terrorise communities with their vicious violence, seeking to coerce individuals, to undermine state authority, and to deny millions of Haitians the security and stability that they seek. In response, this Council has renewed the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force and the UN […]