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Foreign Secretary urges parties to ‘seize opportunity’ in historic Afghan peace talks.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, Acting UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Afghanistan.
Foreign Office Minister for South Asia Lord Ahmad has commented on the agreement between Afghan leaders to form an inclusive government.
UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, Jonathan Allen, underlines UK support for Afghanistan in response to COVID-19 and urges progress towards a peace process.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
The Foreign Secretary has responded to the US deal with the Taliban which paves the way for a meaningful peace process for Afghanistan.
FCO Minister for South Asia Lord Ahmad has commented on the outcome of the Afghan presidential election last week.
The Foreign Secretary has commented on Afghanistan’s presidential election which is taking place on Saturday 28 September.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Afghanistan
The UK emphasised the significant role that technical cooperation has and discussed the continued engagement of the governments of Afghanistan & Georgia.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Afghanistan talks in Doha, which concluded on 8 July, are an ‘important and positive step in peace efforts’.
The UK is encouraged by Afghanistan’s commitment to tackling violence against women and modern slavery, and urge Afghanistan to implement its commitments.
Prime Minister Theresa May had a bilateral meeting with the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani.
UK aid to provide vital aid to millions of Afghans, including food, water and medical assistance.
The UK welcomed progress and highlighted its concerns regarding the human rights situations in Georgia, the Maldives, Afghanistan and Libya.
Explanation of Vote by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, following adoption of UNAMA Mandate Renewal
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Afghanistan.
The UK welcomed Afghanistan's progress on the rights of women and girls, but raised concerns regarding the protection of minorities and the safety of journalists.
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