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The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed the International Crimea Platform Summit 2023 via a pre-recorded video.

British Deputy Ambassador to the Netherlands Keith Allan reflects on his recent posting in Ukraine, and the role of the international organisations in The Hague in ensuring

Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.

The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gives a speech in Lagos, Nigeria, setting out a positive vision for the UK's partnerships with Africa.
Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Bulgaria for chairing the Forum for Security Cooperation professionally, despite Russia's destructive behaviour.
Statement by Ambassador to the General Assembly Richard Croker at UN General Assembly 94th plenary meeting 77th session.

Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia’s attacks on Odesa’s cathedral, city centre, and grain facilities are inexcusable and must cease.

A message from our Chief Executive, Michelle Russell, on International Security Officers’ Day.

Ambassador Neil Holland marks the 9th anniversary of the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine and the deaths of 298 people.

The Foreign Secretary addressed the UN High-Level Political Forum on 17 July, to speak about global progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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