Today in Riga I had really productive meetings with the Latvian Chief of Defence and the Commander of Naval Forces. Great discussions on how we can strengthen 🇬🇧 🇱🇻 co-operation, Baltic security, and our collective defence through @NATO and the @JEFnations Northern Navies.

His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met on Sept. 21 with His Majesty King Charles III at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. This was their second meeting since the British Monarch’s accession to the Throne. The first took place in October 2022. archons-of-the-ecumenical-pa…

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Manchester has been selected to host world leaders for the G20 Summit in November 2027. This Summit will bring together the world’s largest economies and seize opportunities for British people and businesses.

Congratulations once again, Prime Minister @andyburnham – this time, in person! Let us work closely together to ensure the security and defence of our continent. To help Ukraine prevail. To address illegal migration. And guarantee trustworthy AI. I’m looking forward to our Summit. With the right mix of ambition and focus, we can deliver a stronger 🇪🇺🇬🇧 partnership.

What does campaigning to become an ICJ judge look like? Here’s a glimpse of @DapoAkandeLaw's campaign so far — meeting partners and colleagues from around the world to share his global expertise in international law.

At a time of global instability, Britain’s commitment to the international rule of law is unwavering and we are proud to support the UK’s candidate for the ICJ @DapoAkandeLaw

🎶Remembering Maria Callas, the influential 🇬🇷opera singer who passed away #OnThisDay in 1977. Her distinctive voice and dramatic artistry left an extraordinary and enduring legacy.🌍 Her final operatic performance on 5 July 1965 took place in Covent Garden. 📷@cultureGR

Good to meet with Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani today. With another decade of UK-Qatar defence cooperation secured, we will continue to work together to keep both our nations safe, develop the latest technology together, and boost regional stability 🇬🇧 🤝 🇶🇦

Lindy Cameron Appointed as New Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office gov.uk/government/news/lindy…

I couldn’t be prouder to have the opportunity to lead the UK’s amazing diplomats and development professionals 👇 gov.uk/government/news/lindy…

Great to welcome UK Ambassador to the EU Caroline Wilson @CWilson_FCDO to Europe House, as we both begin our new roles. We start with a shared priority: strengthening the EU-UK partnership and taking it forward together.

Happy National Day to the people of Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a cherished part of the British family. Today we celebrate our enduring friendship and partnership of more than 300 years. 🇬🇮🇬🇧

🇬🇧 Defence Secretary @wesstreeting announces £100m in air defence support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 as he co-chairs his first #UDCG today Patriots and other equipment will be delivered to Ukraine before the winter Read more details here ⤵️ gov.uk/government/news/uk-pl…

Global shipping rules are collapsing, say maritime nations ft.com/content/c6517e52-b855… via @ft

Delighted to arrive in Brussels as next UK Ambassador to the EU. It was an honour to present true copies of letters of credence from His Majesty The King at the @eu_eeas today. Looking forward to meeting partners across the city and working on this important relationship 🇬🇧 🇪🇺

Milei’s statement overnight tells us more about domestic politics in Argentina than it does about the Falkland Islands. The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British. Our commitment to the Falklands is absolute and unshakeable 🇬🇧 🇫🇰

30 years after starting my diplomatic career in London, it is good to be back. There is real momentum in the EU-UK relationship. My priority now: turn it into practical results, and listen to voices from across the UK.

The UK today summoned the Russian Chargé d'Affaires after the reckless attack on Leipzig airport gov.uk/government/news/uk-su…

Russia's illegal invasion does not change Ukraine’s sovereignty, nor rewrite her borders. We call on all states to uphold the UN Charter and reject Russia's illegal claims. We support Ukraine’s call for a full, immediate ceasefire. And we urge Russia to commit to do the same.