Tag: Dominic Raab

The statement made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 27 August 2021.

I was deeply saddened to learn that two British nationals and the child of another British national were killed by yesterday’s terror attack, with two more injured.

These were innocent people and it is a tragedy that as they sought to bring their loved ones to safety in the UK they were murdered by cowardly terrorists.

Yesterday’s despicable attack underlines the dangers facing those in Afghanistan and reinforces why we are doing all we can to get people out. We are offering consular support to their families.

We will not turn our backs on those who look to us in their hour of need, and we will never be cowed by terrorists.

The joint statement issued by the G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union on 6 August 2021.

We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union stand united in our commitment to maritime security and the protection of commercial shipping. We condemn the unlawful attack committed on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman on 29 July, which killed a British and a Romanian national. This was a deliberate and targeted attack, and a clear violation of international law. All available evidence clearly points to Iran. There is no justification for this attack.

Vessels must be allowed to navigate freely in accordance with international law. We will continue to do our utmost to protect all shipping, upon which the global economy depends, so that it is able to operate freely and without being threatened by irresponsible and violent acts.

Iran’s behaviour, alongside its support to proxy forces and non-state armed actors, threatens international peace and security. We call on Iran to stop all activities inconsistent with relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and call on all parties to play a constructive role in fostering regional stability and peace.

The statement made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 9 July 2021.

The United Nations Security Council has today adopted Resolution 2585, allowing the delivery of UN cross-border aid into Syria to continue through Bab Al-Hawa.

This is a welcome step, but urgent work must be done by the international community to find a sustainable, long-term solution to deliver aid into northern Syria. The lives of more than 13 million vulnerable Syrians depend on it. The UK will continue to push for a credible political settlement, as the only way to bring an end to the conflict.

The comments made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 24 June 2021.

Singapore is a good friend to the UK. We share the ambition to use tech and innovation to create the jobs of the future, and we’ve both committed to solving global and regional economic challenges – from COVID to climate change.

The statement made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 23 June 2021.

The forced closure of Apple Daily by the Hong Kong authorities is a chilling blow to freedom of expression in Hong Kong.

It is crystal clear that the powers under the National Security Law are being used as a tool to curtail freedoms and punish dissent – rather than keep public order.

The Chinese government undertook to protect press freedom and freedom of speech in Hong Kong under the UK-Sino Joint Declaration. It must keep its promises, and stand by the commitments it freely assumed.

The comments made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 22 June 2021.

The UK greatly values our friendship with Vietnam. Since my last visit, we have made progress on trade and economic ties.

We welcome Vietnam’s support for UK’s accession to the CPTPP trading block, and I am very grateful for its ASEAN chairmanship last year – laying the foundations towards the UK becoming an ASEAN dialogue partner.

The statement made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 21 June 2021.

Following historic concerns regarding antisemitism, the UK has decided not to attend the UN’s Durban Conference anniversary event, later this year.

The statement made by Dominic Raab, the Foreign Secretary, on 17 June 2021.

The UK Government extends its sincere condolences to the people of the Republic of Zambia on the death of former President Kenneth Kaunda.

Dr Kaunda was the defining figure in Zambia’s independence movement and laid the successful foundations of your nation, through his leadership, vision, and famous mantra ‘One Zambia One Nation’.

He was greatly admired too as a staunch activist against apartheid and a campaigner to address HIV/AIDS.

Our thoughts are with his family and the people of Zambia at this time of mourning.