Author: HM Government

Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following members of the Informal Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists: Austria , Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and my own country Canada. On 2 November, we marked the International Day to […]

As the Secretary-General’s report highlights, diversion of illicit small arms and light weapons persists across the entire weapon lifecycle – from the point of manufacture, transfer, and storage, to their eventual use or disposal. This is exacerbated by porous borders, poor stockpile management, and emerging challenges such as 3D printing. Disrupting this pattern is critical to protecting lives in conflict zones […]

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I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom reiterates its full support for UNISFA and its mandate. The Secretary-General’s report highlights the Mission’s ongoing critical role and efforts to prevent instability.  This includes UNISFA’s quick reaction forces and community peace initiatives, and the establishment of joint women’s peace communities by local communities is particularly encouraging in this […]

Communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa will receive targeted support from HMS Trent, which sailed to storm-damaged Falmouth today with specialist personnel and equipment.   HMS Trent, a British-built Offshore Patrol Vessel, carries a 75 strong crew, including specialist engineers who will deploy ashore to provide technical expertise in support of recovery efforts. Their work […]

Thank you to the Alliance for convening this crucial meeting, and to Brazil for their continued leadership. Our collective efforts to act against hunger and poverty matter more than ever in a turbulent world. Let us be honest. Keeping pace with the scale of the challenge requires a new approach. That is why the UK […]

The Foreign Secretary has today, 1 November, announced £5 million of urgent funding to provide lifesaving support for Sudan.  Speaking at the 21st Manama Dialogue Conference in Bahrain, the Foreign Secretary condemned the truly horrifying and utterly intolerable scenes in El-Fasher where 260,000 people, half of whom are children, are trapped in famine-like conditions, surrounded by violence, […]

This is a great pleasure to be here in Bahrain to join friends on the stage. Let me begin by thanking His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa… His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister… And the International Institute for Strategic Studies for bringing us together. […]

The UK welcomes the renewal of the mandate of EUFOR Althea, which continues to play a vital role in ensuring peace and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I thank Greece, as penholder, for its efforts on the text. I would also like to thank High Representative Christian Schmidt for his latest report and welcome His Excellency Mr […]

Madam Chair, the United Kingdom remains steadfast in our commitment to securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. We firmly believe that lasting peace must be pursued through diplomacy and meaningful dialogue, dialogue that is anchored in respect for international law, the sovereignty of states, and the principles that guide this Organisation. But let […]