
FCDO FoRB Envoy
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Official account of the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. David Smith MP, Member of Parliament for North Northumberland. @FCDOGovUK
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06-01-2025 14:27:58
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Pleased to meet the Armenian Ambassador at FCDO today to discuss Freedom of Religion or Belief. David Smith MP 🌹






Today I had a valuable meeting with Sheikh Al Mafoud Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace منتدى أبوظبي للسلم, Bishop Justin Welby and Lord Rook to discuss interreligious dialogue and understanding in the Middle East and Africa.





I met Simin Fahandej the Baha’i International Community UN Representative, discussing the current and historic situation of the #Bahai community in Iran and beyond. This continuing struggle shows why we must keep up our fight against persecution on the grounds of religion or belief.


Yesterday I was honoured to set out the UK’s approach to protecting freedom of religion or belief Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office with Collins of Highbury. We will never waver in our efforts to ensure that no one need live in fear because of what they do or do not believe. gov.uk/government/spe…




Great to catch up with Andrew Copson this week. Looking forward to working with Humanists UK as we take forward new UK strategy on promoting freedom of religion or belief for all around the world.





