Enhanced regional efforts to pursue peace in DRC
Thank you, President. Let me begin by offering a warm welcome to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Lutundula of the DRC, as well as the Representatives of Rwanda and Uganda. Let me also thank ASG Pobee and Special Envoy Xia for their briefings.
I will focus my intervention on the...Read More »
Bradford crowned UK City of Culture 2025
- Bradford wins title following a record 20 initial bids
- For the first time runners up will receive £125,000 to take forward elements of their bid
Bradford has been crowned UK City of Culture 2025, taking on the prestigious title from Coventry UK City of Culture 2021.
The winner was approved by Culture Secretary...Read More »
British Ambassador meets new Guatemalan Minister of Economy
British Ambassador to Guatemala, Nick Whittingham, met with Janio Rosales, Minister of Economy, to discuss the country’s plans under the strategy “Guatemala doesn’t stop” which aims to improve the business environment, and attract more investments, especially in the infrastructure sector.
Ambassador Whittingham explained that the UK wants to foster honest, reliable...Read More »
Minister promotes ties between Scotland, Denmark and the Faroes
Scottish exports to both countries are worth more than £695 million a year alone.
In total, the UK and Denmark have a £12 billion trading relationship (imports and exports) and the figure is £881 million for the UK and Faroes.
UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart undertook a packed programme in Copenhagen and...Read More »
May Ministerial Meeting on Implementation Co-Chairs' Summary
Introduction
On 12-13 May 2022, Ministers and high-level representatives from over 40 countries met in Copenhagen, Denmark, to follow up, promote and accelerate the implementation of key climate commitments and pledges, and assess the practical steps needed for progress this year. The meeting was co-chaired by the COP President from...Read More »