We strongly condemn Iranian strikes across the region: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Colleagues, this is a fragile moment for the Middle East. The United Kingdom played no role in the strikes against Iran. But we are under no illusion about the nature of the Iranian regime. The Iranian regime has murdered thousands of its own people simply for exercising their fundamental rights and freedoms. Iran has repeatedly […]
A two-state solution can be the gateway to transform the region: with normalisation, regional integration and peaceful coexistence: UK Statement at the UN Security Council
Colleagues, let me begin by welcoming my fellow Ministers joining today’s session and also by thanking Under-Secretary-General Di Carlo for her briefing, as well as Hiba Qasas and Nadav Tamir for their powerful remarks which remind us of the opportunity that lies before us, an opportunity to end the cycle of violence and suffering, and […]
Challenges to media freedom in the OSCE region: UK statement to the OSCE, November 2025
Thank you, Chair. And thank you for your report to the Permanent Council, Representative Braathu. And thank you for the dedicated work of you and your team. Our predecessors at the OSCE recognised that media freedom is a cornerstone of regional security and democratic societies. Regrettably, as your report makes clear, there are a range of severe and growing challenges to media freedom in […]
The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution as a critical step towards the implementation of the Peace Plan for Palestinians, Israelis, and the region: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution, as a critical staging post in the implementation of the Peace Plan for Palestinians, Israelis, and the region – turning the page on two devastating years of conflict, towards a lasting peace. Last month, the international community came together in Sharm El-Sheikh to deliver a strong […]
Joint Statement of G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the Niagara Region
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, met under Canada’s G7 Presidency, in Niagara, on November 11-12, 2025. We welcomed the participation of the Foreign Ministers of Brazil, India, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, […]
Kyiv region bridge reopens following UK-funded reconstruction
Bridge near Vyshhorod, north of Kyiv, reopens to traffic following its destruction during the invasion in 2022 UK Export Finance (UKEF) provides £26.3m loan guarantee for the Ukrainian Government, directly involving British companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Underlines UK’s commitment to rebuilding Ukraine under the 100-Year Partnership. A vital bridge in the Kyiv region […]