Author: HM Government

UK Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Ambassador James Ford reaffirms the UK’s strong support for the OSCE field presence in Ashgabat and its practical work across all three dimensions of security. We welcome progress on border management, resilient energy infrastructure, judicial reform, media literacy and Women, Peace and Security. Source link This article was originally published on […]

Thank you Chair. The United Kingdom has listened carefully to Members today and over the past few weeks. We recognise many concerns have been raised. These include capacity constraints and also the need to ensure that all Members can see something of interest and value to them in this reform process. By return, the United […]

Thank you, Chair. The UK would like to take this opportunity to respond to both Items 7 and 8 together. The UK is a strong supporter of the ECA, and we took note of the questions raised by Members at the July General Council. We welcome the Co-Conveners’ written response to those questions in document […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. The United Kingdom stands in full solidarity with Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye following the attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea over the past 48 hours. Our thoughts are with the seafarers who have lost their lives, with those still missing, and with their families. The facts so far are […]

Ed Miliband reaffirms UK’s unwavering backing for Ukraine on first visit as Foreign Secretary and unveils £54m package of winter resilience funding.   Fresh sanctions action today now means over 90% of Russia’s total oil producing capacity covered by UK sanctions regime.   On a joint visit with President Zelenskyy, Foreign Secretary sees site of recent strike […]

We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report. Upholding and promoting the rule of law, both at home and abroad, is a priority for the UK. As our Prime Minister made clear at the UN General Assembly, the United Kingdom will proudly stand up for our values and the rule of law.  We […]

Thank you, Mr Chair. Russia’s intensifying attacks are degrading the infrastructure that sustains civilian life in Ukraine and inflicting mounting hardship on millions of Ukrainians. Russia’s rhetoric, including in this Council, reinforces the impression that Moscow sees that hardship as a means of exerting pressure on Ukraine. In recent weeks, Russian strikes have destroyed trains, […]

Mr Chair, Director-General, Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues,  Let me begin by welcoming Director-General Dallafior and Deputy Director Kaapanda-Girnus to their first Executive Council meeting, and by thanking the Director-General for her statement. The United Kingdom looks forward to working with the new leadership team, and you, Chair, to strengthen this organisation, and we welcome the energy […]

Let me begin by congratulating you on your appointment.  The United Kingdom looks forward to working closely with you and the Bureau throughout this session. Over recent years, we have agreed an ambitious set of outcomes.  We now have a narrowing window to translate commitments into meaningful results.  This Committee has an important opportunity to […]

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 […]