UK–ASEAN announce health security grants & exchange awardees
The ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) programme announced the first recipients of its grants and peer exchange awards in Jakarta. The grants are designed to accelerate the implementation of evidence-based policy and practice, while the peer exchanges will facilitate expert collaboration and the sharing of practical solutions across the region. A total of 20 projects […]
UK and Irish Governments to reaffirm security cooperation and commitment to Legacy at BIIGC
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, alongside Parliamentary under-Secretary of State, Matthew Patrick MP, will welcome Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, and Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan TD, at Hillsborough Castle later today for the BIIGC. The British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference […]
Britain must secure greater control and leverage over AI to protect our national security in fractured world
In a keynote speech Liz Kendall set out why AI is key to this country’s economic prosperity and national security The Tech Secretary says UK must build up its AI sector and work with allies or risk losing out on race for the future Government to develop a UK AI hardware plan to secure Britain’s […]
We are appalled by the deteriorating trajectory in the West Bank and East Jerusalem: UK statement at the UN Security Council
The United Kingdom strongly supports the important work of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee, and we welcome the constructive discussion that recently took place in Brussels. Colleagues, as we’ve heard today, the region faces another period of crisis. But we must not be distracted from seizing this historic opportunity to implement the 20 Point Plan for […]
This Treaty has been a truly vital pillar of international peace and security: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
For more than fifty years, this Treaty has been a truly vital pillar of international peace and security. It has helped limit the spread of nuclear weapons; facilitated access to clean and reliable energy; and has built confidence for responsible nuclear trade. In short, it has delivered real benefits for people around the world. The United Kingdom remains fully committed to the Treaty and our obligations under it, including Article […]
We must step up efforts together to safeguard international waterways from disruption: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Thank you to Bahrain for bringing us together and for your leadership in this Council. That leadership is more important than ever, in the face of growing threats to maritime and indeed regional security from the Black Sea to the Baltic, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz, or indeed globally, as […]
Stability and lasting peace can only be achieved if the efforts of the international community are matched with action by all Haitian stakeholders: UK statement at the UN Security Council
We note the positive indicators of progress set out by the briefers today. In particular, we welcome steps to promote national unity towards the holding of free and fair elections, including the National Pact for Stability and the organisation of elections. However, the situation remains fragile. This Council meets at a critical time when planning […]
Russia’s war against Ukraine and threats to OSCE security: UK statement to the OSCE
Thank you, Mr Chair. The UK remains steadfast in its condemnation of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, and of the broader pattern of behaviour that continues to undermine security, stability, and the principles on which this Organisation is founded. Firstly I want to join my colleagues in condemning the threats made by the Russian Federation […]
We urge the international community to remain focused on supporting progress towards Syria’s economic recovery and long-term stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council
This breadth of UN engagement on Syria underlines the importance of the timely movement of the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Syria to Damascus, as a step towards further improved UN and international support to Syria. I will make three points. First, the UK was pleased to host Syrian President al-Sharaa during his […]
We reiterate our commitment to an inclusive political process which safeguards Libya’s unity and stability: UK statement at the UN Security Council
I will focus on three elements that are central to the current situation in Libya. Firstly economic governance, then sovereign resources, then migrants and refugees, and then I’ll look at the way forward. First, the United Kingdom welcomes the milestone agreement on a unified budget reached on 11 April. This provides the opportunity to improve economic […]