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  • The permanent 5 members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, Kuwait and Sweden signed a communiqué underlining support for the UN-led Yemen peace process.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Minister for Asia and the Pacific, Heather Wheeler will discuss strengthening ties with the region, the role of women, climate change and de-mining.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The UK expressed concerned with the continued violence in the Central African Republic, but commended the government’s efforts in bringing perpetrators of crimes to account.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed Cambodia’s support for their UPR recommendation to protect victims of trafficking and forced labour; but called for the release of all political prisoners.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK expressed disappointment that none of our recommendations were supported, but are encouraged by Eritrea’s acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK called upon the government of Burundi to remove restrictions on political space and enable an independent media environment.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The British Embassy in Addis Ababa has given a statement on the killings of Regional State President Ambachew Mekonnen and CDS Seare.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Yemen Quad of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States expressed concern over escalating tensions in the region.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement on developments in Sudan.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Foreign Secretary today visited the north-east of Nigeria to show the UK's commitment to fighting Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement on the formation of a transitional government in South Sudan.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Officers from Malawi's protective services will be practicing multi-agency working ahead of May 2019 elections with support from British Peace Support Team (Africa).

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Statement from the Foreign Ministers of the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US and EU High Representative on the situation in the West of Libya.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy supports programme on good governance of state owned enterprises and independent state bodies in North Macedonia.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy supports assistance to Parliament of North Macedonia to increase transparency and inclusion in its work.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed the GNA's commitment to the Council, but highlighted concerns regarding abuses against migrants and reinforced the importance of the UN-led political process in promoting peace in Libya.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK expressed its concern about restrictions to democratic space in the DRC, including the intimidation of journalists and internet shut downs following the recent elections.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The British Embassy in Guatemala, Prensa Libre and Guatevisión formalized a strategic alliance to develop five forums with university students and political parties nominating candidates for the Presidency of the Republic.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The UK welcomed the peace agreement of September 2018 and praised the work of the Commission, calling for members to renew its mandate.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Embassy supports programme assistance on measuring performance and reforms in judiciary in North Macedonia.

    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government