Speaking about today’s elections, the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, said:

I congratulate the Ukrainian people for showing their determination to vote in today’s historic presidential elections.

Updated: Added Foreign Secretary press statement about elections

This page brings together the latest statements and articles from the government on the situation in Ukraine:

Foreign Office travel...

Updated: Updated programmes

There will be over 150 events taking place in the Summit Fringe, including the UK premiere of Charming Baker’s sculptural work ‘Faith’s Leap’; a silent cinema featuring over ...

Prime Minister’s letter to the Belgian Prime Minister, Elio Di Rupo

Dear Elio,

I was appalled to hear of the shootings at the Jewish Museum yesterday. We join you in condemning this dreadful attack and...

Speaking today, the Minister of State responsible for South East Asia, Hugo Swire, said:

I am extremely concerned at the deterioration of the democratic environment in Thailand. Arbitrary detentions...