The United Kingdom remains a steadfast supporter of the International Court of Justice: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the United Kingdom in response to the presentation of the annual report of the International Court of Justice. We thank President Iwasawa and the members of the Court for their continued dedication to the sound administration of justice and the peaceful settlement of disputes. […]
Today, the UK announced a further $36 million of funding to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
The United Kingdom commends Bangladesh for its generous hospitality in hosting Rohingya refugees since 2017.Eight years on, the conflict in Myanmar continues. Systematic blockages of aid and trade exacerbate needs, with malnutrition and food insecurity reaching emergency levels. In Rakhine, 1.5 million people are resorting to extreme coping measures. Without intervention, there is a real […]
UN General Assembly: Foreign Secretary says global action will help drive UK government priorities
Yvette Cooper calls for action on security, migration, climate, economic growth and development at her first UN General Assembly meeting as Foreign Secretary drivers of migration must be tackled by conflict prevention, ensuring the international refugee system can meet the challenges of the 21st century, and supporting refugees to stay close to their home countries. UK will […]
Putin needs to agree to an unconditional ceasefire and withdraw forces from all of Ukraine: UK statement at the UN General Assembly
It is 1,289 days since the start of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. So the timing of today’s debate underlines for all of us what is at stake when we talk about ongoing peace efforts. Russia’s war in Ukraine is a manifest violation of the UN Charter and a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial […]