Vicky Seymour (@vickyseymour109) 's Twitter Profile
Vicky Seymour

@vickyseymour109

Deputy Director, Head of @FCDOGovUK's East Africa Department. Solo mum by choice. Feminist. All opinions my own, RTs not endorsements.

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UK Prime Minister (@10downingstreet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The PM & fellow G7 leaders have agreed to take steps to deny Russia β€˜Most Favoured Nation’ status, meaning tariffs & restrictions on key products. The UK will also end exports of luxury goods to Russia, denying access to high-end goods from some of the world’s biggest producers.

Sarah Montgomery (@semontgomery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is such good news that we have a resolution to 232 steel and aluminium tariffs. Today’s agreement further deepens the vitally important πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έtrade relationship and reinforces our work supporting trade as a force for good British Embassy Washington @tradegovuk Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office gov.uk/government/new…

Lisa Mackie (@mackili) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great news indeed and a result of a lot of teamwork behind the scenes. Tribute to all those in our embassies and across Whitehall who helped make this happen #UKinUSA #FCDOgovUK #TradegovUK

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@fcdogovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The consequences of Putin’s war in Ukraine are being felt around the world, and will hit the poorest hardest. Since the invasion, global food prices have risen. Destroyed ports & supply chain routes have limited Ukraine exports critical to global food security. #StandWithUkraine

Liz Truss (@trussliz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEWS: UK announces new trade sanctions against Russia to cut off funding to Putin’s war machine. Over Β£4bn of goods now subject to trade sanctions including chemicals, plastics and rubber. Putin must fail in Ukraine.

Simon Manley (@simonmanleyfcdo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A really important speech by @annietrev πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ WTO members need to consider what role they want trade policy to play in greening the global economy. That’s a discussion I am determined to enable as chair of the WTO Committee on trade and environment πŸŒŽπŸ’š

UK Mission Geneva πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ (@ukmissiongeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The 12th WTO Ministerial Conference has just concluded. The UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ was pleased to support a package including: βœ… a rollover of #ecommerce moratorium βœ… progress on #fisheriessubsidies βœ… a response to the pandemic βœ… a declaration on #foodsecurity #MC12

The 12th <a href="/wto/">WTO</a> Ministerial Conference has just concluded. 

The UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ was pleased to support a package including: 

βœ… a rollover of #ecommerce moratorium 
βœ… progress on #fisheriessubsidies 
βœ… a response to the pandemic 
βœ… a declaration on #foodsecurity 

#MC12
Simon Manley (@simonmanleyfcdo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to the indefatigable Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her Kazakh co-chair on a successful conclusion to the marathon #MC12 An important affirmation of multilateralism and the rules based system and a historic first WTO environmental agreement My thanks to team πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - now sleeping

Congratulations to the indefatigable <a href="/NOIweala/">Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala</a> and her Kazakh co-chair on a successful conclusion to the marathon #MC12 

An important affirmation of multilateralism and the rules based system and a historic first <a href="/wto/">WTO</a> environmental agreement 

My thanks to team πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ - now sleeping
WTO (@wto) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This morning in Geneva, WTO members secured an unprecedented package of outcomes for #MC12. Check out this infographic to find out more about some of the key highlights! bit.ly/39E63rM

This morning in Geneva, WTO members secured an unprecedented package of outcomes for #MC12. Check out this infographic to find out more about some of the key highlights! bit.ly/39E63rM
WTO (@wto) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As #TradeandEnvironment Week draws to a close, the chair of the WTO's Committee on Trade and Environment Ambassador Simon Manley of the UK calls on governments and stakeholders to put the discussions into good use and take action to save our planet.

Rishi Sunak (@rishisunak) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UK armed forces have completed a complex and rapid evacuation of British diplomats and their families from Sudan, amid a significant escalation in violence and threats to embassy staff. I pay tribute to the commitment of our diplomats and bravery of the military personnel who

Vinay Talwar (@britambvinay) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The UKπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ & #Djibouti πŸ‡©πŸ‡―distance is shrinking! Our foreign ministries Vicky Seymour Mahdi Obsieh Bouh discussed: β€”- La distance entre le RUπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ et DjiboutiπŸ‡©πŸ‡― se reduit! Nos ministΓ¨res des Affaires Γ©trangΓ¨res discutentΒ : πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³UN 🌍 Regional security πŸ§• Gender πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§&πŸ‡©πŸ‡―#ShrinkTheDistance

The UKπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ &amp; #Djibouti πŸ‡©πŸ‡―distance is shrinking! Our foreign ministries <a href="/VickySeymour109/">Vicky Seymour</a> <a href="/mahdi_absieh/">Mahdi Obsieh Bouh</a> discussed:
β€”-
La distance entre le RUπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ et DjiboutiπŸ‡©πŸ‡― se reduit! Nos ministΓ¨res des Affaires Γ©trangΓ¨res discutentΒ :

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³UN

🌍 Regional security 

πŸ§• Gender

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§&amp;πŸ‡©πŸ‡―#ShrinkTheDistance
Vinay Talwar (@britambvinay) 's Twitter Profile Photo

« Vous n’Γͺtes pas encore arrivΓ©s mais vous Γͺtes plus proche qu’hier.Β Β» Anonyme Yes, we haven’t arrived yet, but we are closer than yesterday. OurπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British Embassy building in #DjiboutiπŸ‡©πŸ‡―is making progress! Allons-y! πŸ‘·πŸ πŸ› οΈπŸͺš πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§&πŸ‡©πŸ‡―#ShrinkTheDistance

« Vous n’Γͺtes pas encore arrivΓ©s mais vous Γͺtes plus proche qu’hier.Β Β» Anonyme

Yes, we haven’t arrived yet, but we are closer than yesterday. OurπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British Embassy building in #DjiboutiπŸ‡©πŸ‡―is making progress!

Allons-y! πŸ‘·πŸ πŸ› οΈπŸͺš

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§&amp;πŸ‡©πŸ‡―#ShrinkTheDistance
UK in Ethiopia πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ (@ukinethiopia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Deeply saddened by the sudden landslide in Gofa, Southern Ethiopia, following heavy rains.Β  Β  Our thoughts go out to all those who have lost their lives, as well as their loved ones. We commend the strong rescue efforts which continue in the search for the missing.

Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to be the new Minister for Africa. The continent has some of the world's fastest growing economies and is a hub for innovation. I'm looking forward to working with our African partners to tackle climate change, boost prosperity and build security. Our future starts now.

Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Heartfelt condolences to all those impacted by the landslides that struck Southern Ethiopia last week, claiming hundreds of lives. We are in touch with partners who are supporting on the ground. My thoughts are with the communities in Gofa Zone as they mourn the lives lost.

Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ethiopia is transforming its economy. The πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Gov's new package of reforms, supported by IMF and World Bank, promote inclusive & sustainable economic growth, especially for the poorest. The UK values our continued partnership to support mutual prosperity & poverty reduction.

UK in Kenya πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ (@ukinkenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Visit. Board. Search. Seizure. As another cohort of Kenyan Marines completed their basic training recently, let the πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Royal Marines and πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Kenya Defence Forces show you how it's done. #GoFarGoTogether

Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The UK stands with Somalia πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄ as they fight for a safe and secure future. In my first call with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, I expressed UK solidarity after the horrific attack on Lido Beach, and re-affirmed my commitment to a strong and long-term partnership.