tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-07-24T16:30:15+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/joint-statement-on-the-invocation-of-the-osce-moscow-mechanism 2025-07-24T16:30:15+01:00

UK and 40 other countries invoke the Moscow Mechanism to address ill treatment of prisoners of war by the Russian Federation

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/irregular-migration-of-people-uk-statement-to-the-osce-july-2025 2025-07-24T15:24:46+01:00

Ambassador 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-2025 2025-07-24T15:12:43+01:00

Ambassador 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-2025 2025-07-24T14:34:35+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-07-24T14:19:45+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-07-23T13:30:16+01:00

Ambassador 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-2025 2025-07-17T14:54:40+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-07-17T10:27:01+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-07-10T14:38:48+01:00

Ambassador 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-statement 2025-07-10T14:23:43+01:00

Ambassador 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-2025 2025-07-10T14:22:25+01:00

Ambassador 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-2025 2025-07-10T14:19:39+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-06-12T12:32:02+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-06-12T12:23:20+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-06-12T10:41:34+01:00

Ambassador 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-response 2025-06-12T09:55:25+01:00

Ambassador 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-statement 2025-06-05T16:36:17+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-06-05T13:24:56+01:00

UK 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-osce 2025-06-05T13:13:50+01:00

Ambassador 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-osce 2025-05-29T15:05:59+01:00

Ambassador 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…