12 May 2026 12:11 UTC · UK Government · GOV.UK Speech · Source · Email X Link

UK Government emphasizes cooperation on frontier technologies and Ukraine

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Affirms commitment to a sustainable peace in Ukraine
Calls for multistakeholder partnerships to govern frontier technologies responsibly

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UK Government thanks Federal Councillor Cassis and the Swiss Chairpersonship for convening the discussion and framing it around responsibility and cooperation.
UK Government says Russia continues its illegal invasion of Ukrainian sovereign territory and affirms the UK's commitment to a sustainable peace in Ukraine and to standing with Ukraine and its people.
UK Government notes frontier technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, offer humanitarian and development opportunities but increase security risks if misused or deployed without safeguards.
UK Government announces the Foreign Secretary will co‑host a London conference on the future of international development partnerships in two weeks and urges multistakeholder partnerships and OSCE engagement to govern technologies responsibly.

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Thank you Chair and thank you to all the panellists for their insightful remarks. I would like to thank Federal Councillor Cassis and the Swiss Chairpersonship for convening us today, and for framing today’s discussions around responsibility and cooperation. In the context of rapidly evolving technologies, strengthening dialogue, reducing misunderstandings and developing common approaches are indispensable to building trust and securing the foundations for security. We must however acknowledge the fact that Russia continues its illegal invasion of Ukrainian sovereign territory and Russian troops continue to occupy Ukrainian land. The United Kingdom is committed to a sustainable peace in Ukraine and will continue to stand resolutely with Ukraine and its people. Chair, frontier technologies afford multiple opportunities to deliver inclusive development outcomes and improve our impact in addressing humanitarian crises. These technologies are also transforming the security environment at unprecedented pace, increasing risks to national security, conflict escalation, and strategic stability. The development and deployment of artificial intelligence illustrates this tension between opportunity and risk particularly clearly. While AI has the potential to support early warning and early action in humanitarian crises, it can also amplify misinformation and widen instability if misused or deployed without adequate safeguards. Capitalising on the opportunities of frontier tech therefore requires innovative partnerships and practical mechanisms, aligned with our shared principles, to safely and responsibly govern frontier technologies and build inclusive, responsible and sustainable digital ecosystems. For the United Kingdom, partnerships between states, institutions, industry and civil society matter more than products in realising the opportunities of technology and innovation. In two weeks, our Foreign Secretary will co-host a major conference in London on the future of international development partnerships – bringing together governments, civil society, and tech leaders, amongst others, to help shape the system for a new era. This includes identifying ways to leverage advanced technologies to accelerate progress on shared global challenges. No one sovereign State can rise to this challenge alone. As the world’s largest regional security organisation, the OSCE has a unique role to play fostering dialogue on frontier technologies, supporting anticipatory approaches, and promoting the responsible use of innovation in the service of peace and security. The United Kingdom stands ready to support these efforts, and to work with all participating States to help ensure that technological progress contributes to a safer, more secure and more humane future for all. Thank you.

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