The UK remains committed to working with the GCC, the United Nations, and all Council members: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The GCC is a vital partner for the UN. Its deep understanding of regional dynamics and political credibility make it well-positioned to support this Council’s work. This meeting comes at a time of acute regional insecurity. The United Kingdom unequivocally and strongly condemns the egregious Iranian attacks against GCC and regional countries that target civilian […]
We must preserve the land and the people of Palestine so that a two-state solution remains viable: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the conflict in the Middle East and its impact upon civilians. Together with partners, we continue to strive for a swift resolution to this crisis. And we cannot let this current period of crisis in the region distract us from the need to make progress on the 20-Point […]
The United Kingdom remains committed to eradicating the threat posed by chemical weapons in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom remains resolute in its commitment to eradicating the threat posed by chemical weapons in Syria. We welcome the 22 January publication of the fifth Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) report. The report concluded that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Syrian Arab […]
The UK remains committed to supporting implementation of Resolution 2803 and forging a peaceful future for Israelis and Palestinians: UK statement at the UN Security Council
This week brought the long-awaited return of the final remaining hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, killed while defending families at Kibbutz Alumim during the brutal Hamas attack on October 7th. As my Foreign Secretary said, our thoughts are with Ran’s family, as they now finally lay him to rest. The suffering of October 7th and the […]
The United Kingdom remains steadfast in our support for the OSCE: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The UK remains a strong supporter of OSCE cooperation with the UN. This year marked 50 years since the signing of the Helsinki Final Act. It enshrined a set of principles on how states should treat each other and their citizens. The anniversary event in Helsinki should have celebrated decades of peace and stability these […]
UNISFA remains essential to protecting civilians in Abyei: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council
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The United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan, described in the Secretary-General’s report. Violations of the Revitalized Agreement, exclusionary reshuffles, and the systematic sidelining of opposition voices, undermine the peace process. We call on the transitional Government of South Sudan to urgently recommit […]
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. […]