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The UK calls on Asad regime and its backers, Russia and Iran, to stop the violence against innocent civilians.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council meeting requested by Russia on the Salisbury attack.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria Chemical Weapons.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and his counterparts in France, Germany and the United States issued a statement on the nerve gas attack in Syria 1 year ago.
The Rt Hon Alistair Burt, Minister of State for the Middle East, outlines how chemical weapons have no place in today’s world.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that the UK will be at the forefront of international effort to stand up to those who threaten the rules-based system.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Syria.
Writing in The Times, the Foreign Secretary explains how Britain's partners came together to expel over 100 Russian officials following the Salisbury attack.
Lord Ahmad spoke at the UN Human Rights Council's 37th Session that included important resolutions on Syria, Iran, DRPK, Burma, South Sudan, Libya and Georgia.
The Foreign Secretary and International Development Secretary have jointly commented on the situation in Eastern Ghouta.
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson mark seven years of the Syria conflict.
On the 7th anniversary of the Syrian conflict, the Foreign Secretary and the Secretary of State for DfID have released a joint statement.
Boris Johnson has spoken to some of the world’s top diplomats following the use of a military grade nerve agent, of a type developed by Russia, in Salisbury.
Statement by Peter Wilson, Permanent Representative of the UK to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, on the use of a nerve agent in the UK.
The UK and Saudi Arabia have issued a Joint Communiqué regarding the visit of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman.
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, HRH Mohammed bin Salman visits the UK from 7 March.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has issued a statement calling for Russia and the Asad regime to fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 2401.
Lord Ahmad visited Turkey and Iraq following the launch of the government’s 5-year women, peace and security strategy.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, Chargé d’Affaires, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria.
Minister of State Sir Alan Duncan met Russian Ambassador to the UK, Alexander Yakovenko, to stress UK concern at the current situation in Syria.
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