News from the UK Permanent Representation to the UN Conference on Disarmament and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.

Recent news and events

UK-Russia committed to non-proliferation treaty. 03 November 2009

The UK and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to work together to achieve the goals of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on Tuesday 3 November.

Major step towards first ever Arms Trade Treaty 30 October 2009

David Miliband welcomed the news that the UN has voted in favour of setting a timetable for discussions to establish an international Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

UK condemns bomb attack in Pakistan 28 October 2009

David Miliband condemned the bomb attack in Peshawar and has offered the UK's condolences to the victims and their families on Wednesday 28 October.

UK condemns Iraq bomb attacks 25 October 2009

David Miliband condemned the bomb attacks on government buildings in Baghdad and expressed sympathy to all those who have suffered as a result of the atrocities.

Foreign Secretary on the Andrew Marr Show 25 October 2009

David Miliband commented on the UK's presence in Afghanistan, the elections in the region and the Lockerbie inquiry during an interview on the Andrew Marr Show on Sunday 25 October.