The UK remains a long-standing friend of Lebanon and its people including in times of need, said Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, during his visit to Beirut …
International Affairs
Scottish Secretary visits poppy factory
Factory makes 5 million poppies every year. …
UK Statement: Belarusian Presidential Elections 2020
The UK calls on the Government of Belarus to refrain from further violence and to respect the fundamental human rights of the Belarusian people. …
The UK and TCELS to jointly support COVID-19 research in Thailand
TCELS and the British Embassy Bangkok to jointly support development of COVID-19 test kits and pandemic surveillance platform in Thailand. …
Hong Kong: Statement on the Erosion of Rights
A joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, and the United States Secretary of State. …
UK pledges more aid for Beirut crisis at global summit
The UK will step up its commitment to helping Lebanon’s most vulnerable today, by pledging a further £20m in urgent humanitarian support …
PM call with President Michel Aoun of Lebanon: 8 August 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a call with President Michel Aoun of Lebanon. …
Announcement by UK Visas and Immigration regarding the validity of Venezuelan passports
Venezuelan passports that were issued or expired on or before 21 May 2019 may be considered valid by UK authorities for 5 years beyond their expiry date …
UK medics fly to Beirut following deadly blast
The five medics will travel to Lebanon to determine the urgent needs in the Beirut health system and look at how the UK can support. …
Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Netherlands: September 2020
Ms Joanna Roper CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in succession to Mr Peter Wilson CMG. …
