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The UK has voiced support for stronger coordination between the European Union and the United Nations on international peace and security, using a statement at the UN Security Council to underline a more cooperative tone in Britain’s relationship with the bloc. Speaking in New York, Ambassador James Kariuki said close cooperation between the UN and regional organisations was essential at a time of growing global instability, and pointed to the EU-UN Strategic Partnership as an important framework for maintaining peace and security.
Kariuki said the Government also welcomed improved UK-EU ties since the 2025 UK-EU Summit and the signing of the UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership. He highlighted the EU’s backing for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, its role in the Western Balkans through the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and EUFOR Althea as well as wider cooperation on civilian protection, climate related security and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
The statement also pointed to areas beyond Europe where the UK sees the EU as a key partner, including the Middle East, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kariuki said the upcoming Berlin Conference on Sudan, co-hosted by the UK, the EU, Germany and others, would be a chance to drive practical action, while also backing efforts to reform the UN through the UN 80 process. He said Britain shared the goal of a reformed and representative UN capable of advancing peace, development and human rights.
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