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Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on UN Security Council resolution on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson welcomes the UN Security Council’s adoption of new stronger measures to challenge North Korea’s nuclear programme.
Baroness Anelay welcomes progress on human rights at the UN General Assembly’s Third Committee and calls for words to be translated into actions
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has condemned the reported nuclear test carried out by North Korea
The UK calls on North Korea to comply with UN Security Council resolutions and stop further provocations.
FCO Minister for Asia Alok Sharma expresses concern following reports of more ballistic missile launches by North Korea
Prime Minister Theresa May made a statement in the House of Commons as part of the vote on the future of the Trident programme.
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe to Chequers for discussions on global security issues.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Foreign Secretary says latest provocation shows North Korea’s disregard for its international obligations
Minister for Asia Hugo Swire's speech at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies
Minister for Asia Hugo Swire has issued a statement following the sentencing of US citizen Otto Warmbier in North Korea.
The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, has welcomed the UN Security Council’s adoption of robust measures to tackle North Korea’s illegal nuclear programme.
David Cameron gave a speech at the Matthiae-Mahlzeit dinner in Hamburg with Chancellor Merkel.
Hugo Swire today summoned the North Korean Ambassador following a launch using ballistic missile technology on 7 February.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has condemned North Korea's ballistic missile technology test.
Asia Minister Hugo Swire today summoned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s Ambassador in London, Mr Hyon Hak Bong, to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office following the reported nuclear test.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says if a nuclear device has been detonated by North Korea, it is a grave breach of UN Security Council resolutions and a provocation which he condemns without reservation.
Baroness Anelay welcomes progress on human rights at the UN General Assembly’s 3rd Committee, and calls for words to be translated into actions
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire addressed the Human Rights Council in Geneva to discuss the UK’s human rights priorities.
Foreign Office Minister of State, Hugo Swire, represented the UK at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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