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Today is International Day of Education. Since 2015, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has supported over 10 million girls to obtain a decent education. We are committed to ensuring every girl can meet their #RightsFreedomPotential

Today the FCDO estate was lit up purple alongside other national landmarks to mark #HolocaustMemorialDay. Let us unite against prejudice, promote tolerance and honour the resilience of survivors.

As Head of His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service and on behalf of all colleagues in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, we wish His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. Messages have come in from around the world wishing him a return to full health. Our thoughts and prayers are with the King.

Can you guess which Embassy I’m visiting this week? The answer may surprise you.

Somalia is a vital and strategic partner, particularly when it comes to regional security and stability. With Somali National Security Adviser we set ambitious goals for the year ahead.

Fantastic to launch Gaashaan with 🇬🇧 PUS Philip Barton & Somalia @MwomenHRD Amina Hassan Ali ⬇️ With @IfrahhNoor in the chair, we discussed how to advance women’s rights and tackle GBV ahead of #IWD2024

A productive visit to Brussels for meetings on 🇬🇧-🇪🇺 cooperation with Belén Martínez Carbonell Sannino, 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA and a range of other EU stakeholders. We are working in partnership on the Middle East, support for Ukraine and other global issues.

Delighted to meet Theodora Gentzis 🇧🇪 Belgium MFA for productive discussions across a variety of issues. Demonstrates the strength of 🇬🇧-🇧🇪 bilateral relations.

Today I met my Indian counterpart @ambVMKwatra to discuss the UK-India 2030 Roadmap. Delighted to see the progress our two countries have made in addressing global challenges and deepening our strategic partnership 👇 twtr.to/Azrv6

On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia #IDAHOBIT, the @fcdogovuk is committed to tackling the global rollback of LGBT rights.

Congratulations to everyone recognised in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours list for 2024. They are a shining example of the impact the UK can have internationally and I thank them for their dedication and service. gov.uk/government/new…

Delighted to welcome David Lammy to Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office as our new Foreign Secretary.

Follow our ministerial team: ➡️ David Lammy ➡️ Anneliese Dodds ➡️ Stephen Doughty MP ➡️ Catherine West ➡️ Collins of Highbury ➡️ @Hamish4Lincs ➡️ Jenny Chapman

Great to spend time with the UK in Libya🇬🇧🇱🇾 team this week and to engage Libyan partners on 🇬🇧🇱🇾joint priorities including migration and economic stability.

Well done to my own office team and colleagues across our global network Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for getting together to celebrate this year's #GlobalMile 🏃🏽‍♀️🚴.

From around the world, our embassy staff reflect on what #BlackHistoryMonth means to them.

The FCDO is recruiting Non-Executive Directors. If you have expertise in technology, economic diplomacy, audit, or public communications and an interest in working with an international-facing, delivery-focused organisation please consider applying – links below.

Congratulations to all @fcdogovuk colleagues recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year Honours list for 2025. You demonstrate the positive and far-reaching impact of the UK on the international stage. Thank you for your commitment and service. gov.uk/government/new…

Congratulations to Sir Oliver Robbins who will succeed me as Permanent Under-Secretary of the FCDO. I wish Olly all the best as he leads the department into its next chapter. gov.uk/government/new…

The British Omani Society hosted our Summer Business Panel & Reception on July 3rd, spotlighting UK-Oman trade ties, where we heard from H.E. Pankaj Khimji, Tom Wintle, Sir Philip Barton, Chris Breeze, and Richard Stanford. 🔗 Read more - shorturl.at/CeRAu #UKOman