tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Neil Holland2025-07-24T16:30:15+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/joint-statement-on-the-invocation-of-the-osce-moscow-mechanism2025-07-24T16:30:15+01:00Joint Statement on the Invocation of the OSCE Moscow MechanismUK and 40 other countries invoke the Moscow Mechanism to address ill treatment of prisoners of war by the Russian Federationtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/irregular-migration-of-people-uk-statement-to-the-osce-july-20252025-07-24T15:24:46+01:00Irregular migration of people: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025Ambassador Holland updates the Permanent Council on the UK's newly introduced Global Irregular Migration Sanctions Regime. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/latest-reforms-and-developments-in-moldova-uk-statement-to-the-osce-july-20252025-07-24T15:12:43+01:00Latest reforms and developments in Moldova: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025Ambassador Holland welcomes Moldova’s continued efforts to safeguard electoral integrity and counter foreign malign interference.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-acting-head-of-the-osce-programme-office-in-dushanbe-uk-response-july-20252025-07-24T14:34:35+01:00Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe: UK Response, July 2025Ambassador Holland welcomes the OSCE Programme Office's engagement with the Government of Tajikistan during the reporting period, and its continued focus on promoting gender equality, fostering cross-border cooperation a…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/50-years-on-from-the-signing-of-the-helsinki-final-act-russia-fails-to-live-up-to-its-promises-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-07-24T14:19:45+01:0050 years on from the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Russia fails to live up to its promises: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland commits to continuing to highlight and condemn Russia's attacks against Ukraine for as long as Russia insists on carrying them out. Doing so is necessary because of the obvious humanitarian imperative…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-importance-of-dialogue-even-during-crisis-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-07-23T13:30:16+01:00The importance of dialogue even during crisis: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Neil Holland reiterates UK support for Ukraine, calls for Russia to agree an immediate ceasefire, and underlines the enduring value of the Forum for Security Cooperation for risk-reduction messaging.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-the-acting-head-of-the-osce-mission-to-serbia-uk-response-july-20252025-07-17T14:54:40+01:00Report by the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia: UK response, July 2025Ambassador Holland welcomes the OSCE Mission's engagement with the Government of Serbia during the reporting period, and its continued focus on democratic governance, rule of law, media freedom and minority rights.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/odihrs-latest-report-adds-to-the-mountain-of-evidence-detailing-serious-concerns-with-russias-actions-in-ukraine-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-07-17T10:27:01+01:00ODIHR’s latest report adds to the mountain of evidence detailing serious concerns with Russia’s actions in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland condemns Russia's appalling actions in Ukraine - including civilians deaths, CRSV and widespread use of torture - as detailed in ODIHR’s seventh interim report on reported violations of international h…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/64th-round-of-the-geneva-international-discussions-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-07-10T14:38:48+01:0064th Round of the Geneva International Discussions: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland welcomes the discussions held during the 64th round, and commends the Co-Chairs for their continued efforts to facilitate dialogue among all participants.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-shameful-record-breaking-attacks-on-ukrainian-civilians-and-use-of-chemical-weapons-on-the-front-line-in-ukraine-are-a-disgrace-uk-statement2025-07-10T14:23:43+01:00Russia’s shameful record-breaking attacks on Ukrainian civilians and use of chemical weapons on the front line in Ukraine are a disgrace: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland condemns Russia's latest aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities, which have killed civilians and damaged civilian infrastructure, and highlights the UK’s recent sanctions package in response to Russia’…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-of-the-external-auditor-audit-committee-and-financial-report-uk-statement-to-the-osce-july-20252025-07-10T14:22:25+01:00Report of the External Auditor, Audit Committee and Financial Report: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025Ambassador Holland thanks Austria's Court of Audit for their professional work as External Auditor, and urges other participating States to engage constructively towards agreeing an OSCE Unified Budget. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/30th-anniversary-of-the-srebrenica-genocide-uk-statement-to-the-osce-july-20252025-07-10T14:19:39+01:0030th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2025Ambassador Holland honours the memory of those killed in the Srebrenica genocide, and underlines the UK's support to Bosnia and Herzegovina in its ongoing efforts to build a stable, inclusive country for all its citizens.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/strengthening-the-economic-and-environmental-dimension-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-06-12T12:32:02+01:00Strengthening the Economic and Environmental Dimension: UK Statement to the OSCEAmbassador Neil Holland stresses the importance of the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE as part of its comprehensive approach to security. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/georgias-foreign-agents-registration-act-joint-statement-to-the-osce2025-06-12T12:23:20+01:00Georgia's Foreign Agents Registration Act: joint statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland delivers a joint statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the United Kingdom expressing deep concern over Georgia's Foreign Agents Registration Act. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russias-victimhood-narrative-is-inconsistent-with-the-facts-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-06-12T10:41:34+01:00Russia's victimhood narrative is inconsistent with the facts: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland calls out Russia's victimhood narrative, which is inconsistent with the facts. The UK stands firmly and unapologetically with Ukraine in the face of Russia's aggression.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/address-by-the-president-of-the-committee-of-ministers-of-the-council-of-europe-june-2025-uk-response2025-06-12T09:55:25+01:00Address by the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, June 2025: UK responseAmbassador Neil Holland thanks Minister Ian Borg for Malta's leadership as President of the Committee of Ministers and Chair of the OSCE in successive years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/osce-secretary-generals-presentation-of-the-2026-programme-outline-uk-statement2025-06-05T16:36:17+01:00OSCE Secretary General's presentation of the 2026 Programme Outline: UK statementAmbassador Holland thanks Secretary General Sinirlioğlu for his presentation of the 2026 Programme Outline and reiterates the UK's strong support for agreement of a 2025 and 2026 Unified Budget.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/report-by-osce-high-commissioner-on-national-minorities-june-2025-uk-and-canada-joint-statement-to-the-osce2025-06-05T13:24:56+01:00Report by OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, June 2025: UK and Canada joint statement to the OSCEUK and Canada thank the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities for his active start in the role and urge continued prioritisation of support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/russia-continues-to-frustrate-peace-efforts-while-trying-to-convince-the-world-it-is-taking-them-seriously-uk-statement-to-the-osce2025-06-05T13:13:50+01:00Russia continues to frustrate peace efforts while trying to convince the world it is taking them seriously: UK statement to the OSCEAmbassador Holland calls out Russia's latest tactics to frustrate efforts to end its war in Ukraine while trying to convince the world it is serious about peace. He confirms that the Kremlin's delay tactics will onl…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/outcomes-of-the-ukeu-summit-on-19-may-uk-statement-to-osce2025-05-29T15:05:59+01:00Outcomes of the UK/EU Summit on 19 May: UK statement to OSCEAmbassador Holland briefs on the outcomes of the UK/EU Summit, which took place on 19 May in London, including the leaders' commitment to the Helsinki Decalogue and resolute condemnation of Russia's war of aggression…