
Ben Llewellyn-Jones
@benllewellynjo1
Deputy Director, Near East Department, FCDO 🇬🇧 Diplomat (have been posted in Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and EU)
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03-01-2015 10:11:03
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A proud moment for UK-Ghana industrial collaboration! Harriet Thompson visited Springs and Bolts in Kumasi where UK-backed investment is powering Ghana’s first fasteners manufacturing plant and a new automotive hub. With support from the UK-funded Ghana Jobs and Economic (JET)


On his first visit to #Tripoli, 🇬🇧 Minister Hamish Falconer MP met PM عبدالحميد الدبيبة Abdulhamid AlDabaiba to welcome momentum in 🇬🇧-🇱🇾 ties. He emphasised the need to prioritise dialogue to resolve security tensions, putting Libya’s long-term stability at the heart of decision making.




Palestinians in Gaza are going days without eating. Some have already died from malnutrition. Hospitals are facing imminent shutdown due to lack of fuel and supplies. The UK and 🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇷🇸🇮 have called an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.


Saddened by the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. He was a defining figure in Nigeria’s modern history and a steadfast partner to the UK. I expressed my condolences to Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar yesterday. My thoughts are with the Nigerian people.

In his meeting with Presidential Council Chair Mnefi, Minister Hamish Falconer MP underlined the need for unified, accountable security structures - a vital step towards countering destabilising external influence.



Fantastic to have Sadiq Khan in Lagos 🇳🇬 today alongside an impressive tech biz delegation from London looking to forge partnerships and drive growth between our two great cities 🇬🇧🇳🇬🦄#GrowUKNG UK in Nigeria🇬🇧🇳🇬

The fight against organised immigration crime is not limited to the English Channel. In Tripoli, Minister Hamish Falconer MP saw how National Crime Agency (NCA) is working tirelessly in the region to dismantle and arrest criminal networks. These criminals don't care about human life and must be stopped.


لا تقتصر مكافحة جرائم الهجرة المنظمة على القناة البحرية الإنجليزية. تابع الوزير Hamish Falconer MP في طرابلس، كيف تعمل National Crime Agency (NCA) بجهد مستمر في المنطقة لتفكيك واعتقال الشبكات الاجرامية. المجرمون لا يكترثون بحياة البشر، ويجب إيقافهم.

