tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs 2025-05-19T13:39:22+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/summoning-of-the-iranian-ambassador-to-the-united-kingdom-fcdo-statement 2025-05-19T13:39:22+01:00 Summoning of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FCDO statement The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-foreign-secretary-visit-to-pakistan-since-2021-as-uk-pushes-for-fragile-ceasefire-to-become-durable-peace 2025-05-16T15:45:46+01:00 First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace Visit underscores need to maintain peace and regional security tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-at-heart-of-nato-talks-on-strengthening-euro-atlantic-security-and-support-for-ukraine 2025-05-15T00:00:00+01:00 UK at heart of NATO talks on strengthening Euro-Atlantic security and support for Ukraine NATO Allies are in Turkey to underline the Alliance's support for Ukraine and commitment to a secure and stable Euro-Atlantic. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-speech-in-lviv-on-the-special-tribunal 2025-05-14T14:51:05+01:00 Foreign Secretary speech in Lviv on the Special Tribunal David Lammy outlines UK support for the establishment of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine during a visit to Lviv, Ukraine. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-overseas-network-to-sell-scotland-around-the-world--2 2025-05-13T09:19:49+01:00 UK Government Overseas Network to Sell Scotland Around the World Scottish Secretary drives forward Brand Scotland with new campaign fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-convenes-european-partners-in-london-to-continue-collective-action-against-once-in-a-generation-security-threat 2025-05-13T00:00:00+01:00 UK convenes European partners in London to continue collective action against "once-in-a-generation" security threat� The Foreign Secretary will host Foreign Ministers of the Weimar+ group for critical talks on repelling Russian aggression and bolstering European security. � tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/weimar-joint-statement-on-ukraine-and-euro-atlantic-security 2025-05-12T00:00:00+01:00 Weimar+ joint statement on Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic security, 12 May 2025 Joint statement by the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the UK, and the EU High Representative, following their meeting in London. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-india-and-pakistan 2025-05-10T00:00:00+01:00 India and Pakistan: G7 foreign ministers� statement, 10 May 2025 G7 foreign ministers gave a statement on India and Pakistan. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-international-partners-confirm-support-for-special-tribunal-on-crime-of-aggression-as-foreign-secretary-visits-lviv 2025-05-09T00:00:00+01:00 UK and international partners confirm support for Special Tribunal on Crime of Aggression as Foreign Secretary visits Lviv Foreign Secretary David Lammy will visit Lviv today in joint show of support for Ukraine, as the UK announces sanctions on 100 ships in the Russian shadow fleet. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-india-and-pakistan 2025-05-07T11:51:30+01:00 Foreign Secretary statement on India and Pakistan Foreign Secretary statement 7th May 2025 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-strengthens-security-relationship-with-europe-ahead-of-uk-eu-summit 2025-05-07T00:00:00+01:00 UK strengthens security relationship with Europe ahead of UK-EU summit Foreign Secretary heads to EU Foreign Ministers meeting to highlight the need for a new, ambitious security relationship. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/palestinian-authority-and-uk-strengthen-ties-to-continue-work-towards-long-term-peace 2025-04-28T00:00:00+01:00 Palestinian Authority and UK strengthen ties to continue work towards long-term peace Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary host Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, demonstrating the UK's steadfast support for the Palestinian Authority. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-gulf-visit-to-enhance-regional-security-and-boost-uk-growth 2025-04-26T00:00:00+01:00 UK Gulf visit to enhance regional security and boost UK growth The Foreign Secretary visits Oman and Qatar to commit to expand cooperation with Gulf countries on trade, defence, and security. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-carbon-capture-project-to-deliver-jobs-and-growth 2025-04-24T00:00:00+01:00 Major carbon capture project to deliver jobs and growth Thousands of jobs created as major carbon capture and storage network is ready for construction � boosting energy security and the government's Plan for Change. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-the-situation-in-el-fasher-sudan-24-april-2025 2025-04-24T00:00:00+01:00 Foreign Secretary statement on the situation in El Fasher, Sudan: 24 April 2025 The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement following reports of violence in and around El Fasher, Sudan. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukraine-peace-talks-e3-statement-23-april-2025 2025-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 Ukraine peace talks: E3 statement, 23 April 2025 A statement on behalf of E3 members, the UK, France and Germany, following today’s meeting with the US and Ukraine in London. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aid-to-gaza-e3-foreign-ministers-statement-23-april-2025 2025-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 Aid to Gaza: E3 foreign ministers' statement, 23 April 2025 Joint statement on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on more than 50 days of Israel's block on aid to Gaza tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/london-sudan-conference-foreign-secretary-opening-remarks 2025-04-15T14:02:24+01:00 London Sudan Conference: Foreign Secretary opening remarks The Foreign Secretary delivered opening remarks at the London Sudan conference. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-new-humanitarian-funding-for-sudan 2025-04-15T00:00:00+01:00 UK announces new humanitarian funding for Sudan The UK has announced new support to Sudan ahead of the Sudan conference which will bring together international representatives. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-marking-two-years-since-the-beginning-of-sudan-war 2025-04-15T00:00:00+01:00 G7 foreign ministers' statement marking 2 years since the beginning of Sudan war G7 foreign ministers gave a joint statement marking 2 years since the beginning of the war in Sudan.