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Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin praises African conservation efforts but calls for international cooperation to tackle poachers and the illegal ivory trade.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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.
Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt MP, has issued a statement following the attempted attack on the Palestinian Prime Minister, Rami Hamdallah
The UK and Saudi Arabia have issued a Joint Communiqué regarding the visit of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman.
RAF jets continue to strike Daesh in Iraq and Syria
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.
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with US President Donald Trump about Syria, and the appalling humanitarian situation in Eastern Ghouta.
Rebeca founded an organisation that empowers girls through education, and worked with the British High Commission in Tanzania on mentoring for school girls.
Mr Dan Chugg has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Burma.
Mr Irfan Siddiq OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Sudan.
Minister of State Sir Alan Duncan met Russian Ambassador to the UK, Alexander Yakovenko, to stress UK concern at the current situation in Syria.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt issued a statement on plans to retroactively ‘legalise’ a settlement in the West Bank – Netiv Ha’avot.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson responded to an urgent question in the House of Commons on the situation in Eastern Ghouta.
UK acting Deputy Permanent Representative explains the vote on the UN Security Council resolution for cessation of hostilities in Syria for humanitarian assistance.
Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Yemen in succession to Simon Shercliff.
Boris Johnson called for an end to the violence in Eastern Ghouta and emphasised UK support for a ceasefire to allow for urgent delivery of humanitarian aid.
Minister Alistair Burt met Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in London on 21 February on the Iran nuclear deal and British dual nationals detained in Iran.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, Chargé d’Affaires, at the Security Council Briefing on the Middle East.
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