Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 13 December 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The statement underscored the Council’s support to SRSG Abarry and the valuable work of his office in the sub-region. The United Kingdom also welcomes the SRSG’s close coordination of efforts with his counterparts in the region, … Read more

International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will attend a humanitarian conference in Cairo today [Monday 2 December], meeting with international partners, to discuss how to urgently alleviate suffering in Gaza, as part of a three-day visit to the region.    The Minister will announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, including £12 million in funding to the … Read more

Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 20 November 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The United Kingdom has voted Yes on this resolution as an expression of our longstanding position on the illegality of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Expansion of settlements undermines prospects for peace and must … Read more

UK announces a major aid increase of £113 million for people in Sudan and those who have fled to neighbouring countries Foreign Secretary will call for the Adre border crossing to remain open indefinitely and for immediate action to end the violence Draft UN Security Council resolution introduced to push for the protection of civilians … Read more

Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 1 November 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The UK welcomes the renewal of the mandate of EUFOR Althea today, and I join others in thanking France for its efforts as penholder on the text. EUFOR’s presence continues to play a vital role in … Read more

Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, said: The UK supports the OSCE ODIHR preliminary findings on parliamentary elections in Georgia on 26 October, for which the UK contributed 50 short term observers to its monitoring mission. The report finds the misuse of administrative resources, a highly polarised campaign environment, as … Read more

Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 24 October 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) May I start by thanking President Salam for his leadership during what has been an exceptionally busy period for the Court. As today’s report highlights, the past year has seen a significant increase in the number … Read more

The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced approximately 11 million from their homes, fleeing horrific violence and severe hunger since the outbreak … Read more

Mr Hugo Shorter has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in succession to Mr Simon Shercliff CMG OBE.  Mr Shorter will take up his appointment during October 2024. Curriculum vitae Full name: Hugo Benedict Shorter Year Role 2022 to 2023 Doha, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, UK Mission to Afghanistan 2019 … Read more

Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 30 September 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) President, let me start by thanking SRSG Keita and Ms. Nzale-Kove for briefing us today. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of the DRC, Rwanda and Angola in our meeting. I will make three … Read more