Speech: Progress towards political, economic and security reforms in Somalia
Thank you very much, Mr President and a huge thank you to our briefers, Mr Zenega and Mr Madeira and to the Assistant Secretary-General. It’s very good to have this. It’s the first briefings we’ve had since UNSOM’s mandate was renewed.
I think the first thing to say, Mr President, is...Read More »
Press release: Cyber innovation at the forefront of UK’s approach to modern warfare
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has announced £22 million in funding for Army cyber operations centres
...Read More »Press release: Cyber innovation at the forefront of UK’s approach to modern warfare
Speaking this evening at the NATO Cyber Defence Pledge Conference in London, Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt will address the need for the UK and NATO members to recognise offensive cyber as central to modern warfare. As the UK has already demonstrated against Daesh in the Middle East, it can be...Read More »
Speech: Resolution on the British Indian Ocean Territories
Thank you very much indeed, Madam President.
In a moment, I’d like to set out why the United Kingdom opposes this resolution tabled by Senegal on behalf of the Africa Group.
First, I would like to place on record – and I’m very sorry he is not yet at his seat to...Read More »
Speech: Encouraging all parties to work together to achieve peace for Israelis and Palestinians
Thank you Madam President and welcome back to the Security Council. And thank you to Special Coordinator Mladenov and Commissioner-General Krähenbühl for your briefings.
Since the Council’s last monthly meeting on this issue, we have witnessed the worst violence in Gaza since 2014. The United Kingdom was gravely concerned by this...Read More »