Author: HM Government

At a meeting on 3 March 2026, the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls, joined by the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the UK, agreed with cross-party representatives of the National Council of the Slovak Republic to enhance cooperation on advancing the rights and equality of women and girls in all spheres of […]

Chair, The E3 have consistently advocated for a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. We have urged Iran to seek a negotiated solution and to cooperate fully with the IAEA. Let me reiterate that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom did not participate in the strikes on Iran but stand ready to take steps […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. And thank you very much Dr Schläppi for your interesting presentation and overview of the work of the CEDAW Committee, which the United Kingdom fully supports. The security, prosperity and stability of our region depends on the full, equal and safe participation of women and girls. The global trajectory remains deeply […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. I will start by speaking on behalf of both the United Kingdom and France. At last week’s meeting of this Council, the Russian delegation made a false and dangerous allegation that the United Kingdom and France were planning to provide nuclear weapons and related capabilities to Ukraine. We rejected this accusation […]

Manila – UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Seema Malhotra visited Manila to deepen UK-Philippines cooperation. This comes as the two countries mark 80 years of bilateral relations, as well as the 5th anniversary of the UK’s status as an ASEAN Dialogue Partner.    A key feature of the visit was the third UK-Philippines Strategic Dialogue. Co-chaired by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary […]

The United Kingdom’s steadfast support for Ukraine, defending its sovereignty, protecting its people, and resisting aggression, remains unwavering, and will endure for as long as it takes. Yet while Ukraine and its partners pursue a just peace based on international law, Russia continues to choose to intensify its campaign at every turn. Its irresponsible nuclear […]

The safety and security of British citizens is our top priority, and we know that hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by the conflict and escalation in the Middle East and the Gulf. This includes holiday makers, business travellers and visitors who can’t return home because of airspace closures or strikes.   That’s why we […]

Let me begin by welcoming you, First Lady, to the Security Council and thanking you for your leadership on this important issue. I also congratulate the United States on assuming the Presidency of the Council for the month of March. You have our full support. And I thank Under Secretary-General DiCarlo for briefing us today. […]

Thank you, Mr President.  We thank the Commission for your report, and we agree with you it paints a stark and troubling picture. The suffering endured by the people of South Sudan is indefensible. As the High Commissioner said, the warning light is flashing red. We are seeing: renewed conflict, indiscriminate aerial bombardment, forced recruitment, […]

Madam Vice President,  We are grateful for the High Commissioner’s update. We remain deeply concerned by the worsening human rights situation in Myanmar. Violence continues to escalate, including through indiscriminate attacks on civilians, punitive village burnings and forced recruitment.  The military’s obstruction of humanitarian assistance has pushed communities to the brink of catastrophe. Severe shortages […]