A memorial installation dedicated to Ukrainian athletes who have died as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion has been unveiled in Parliament Square in London. We thank Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office French Embassy UK🇫🇷🇪🇺 German Embassy London U.S. Embassy London for this important symbolic initiative and their support.

It was an honour to formally welcome new 🇺🇦 #Ukraine Ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi Embassy of Ukraine to the UK yesterday. I paid tribute to the remarkable valour and bravery of Ukrainian men & women in the face of Russia’s brutal aggression. The UK 🇬🇧 continues to #StandWithUkraine

Wonderful to see colleagues in France welcoming TeamGB!

“My message to British nationals in Lebanon is clear – leave.” David Lammy ⚠️The FCDO also advises against travel to Lebanon. Read the current travel advice here: gov.uk/foreign-travel…

Great to see this collaboration!

Reminder: if you are a British national in Lebanon, you should register your presence here to receive the latest information from @FCDOgovUK: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/lebanon-202407… We advise against all travel to Lebanon.

Excellent news that Vladimir Kara-Murza has been released.

⚠️ British nationals in Lebanon should leave now while commercial travel is still available. 🚨 If you are a British national in Lebanon, register for the latest information: register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/lebanon-202407… Families of officials working at the British Embassy Beirut have been

One month ago I had the honour of stepping into Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in my new role as Minister of State for Europe, North America & UKOTs. Since then I've been reconnecting with key partners to help deliver security and prosperity. Here's what I've been up to ⬇️ 🧵

“We must focus on the possibility of peace.” French and UK Foreign Ministers have travelled to Israel and the OPTs, for urgent talks on de-escalation. @Steph_Sejourne and David Lammy

Today marks 33 years since Ukraine gained its independence from Russia. The Ukrainian people continue to demonstrate their incredible resilience and I am proud of the RAF’s ongoing contribution in supporting Defense of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! x.com/defencehq/stat…

Two years since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, we remember her role in cementing ties between Commonwealth nations. She was truly the greatest diplomat of our age with a vision far ahead of its time. Today we pay tribute to her memory.

The greatest honour of my life to be appointed as Her Majesty’s Ambassador, and to continue to serve as His Majesty’s Ambassador. Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was so important to so many. Meeting those who came to sign the Condolence Book is a memory that will endure.

Following the guilty verdict against the former editors of Stand News, the UK and Luxembourg alongside international partners, urge the Hong Kong authorities to respect freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Read the full Media Freedom Coalition statement gov.uk/government/new…

Great day in London at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office catching up with Heads of Mission and hearing from our bosses Keir Starmer David Lammy - and an excellent guest speaker Secretary Antony Blinken Useful briefings from Ministers and Senior Officials on UK Government strategy to take forward in Luxembourg.

We will never forget the images that unfolded on September 11th 2001, the lives lost, or the work of courageous first responders that terrible day. Today, we join our American friends and those families - British, American and others who lost loved ones - in remembering them all.

On the 80th anniversary of her death, #MI6 remembers Noor Inayat Khan, the first female wireless operator sent into occupied France by the UK’s Special Operations Executive. Noor was courage personified, and we shall always be in awe of her extraordinary service and bravery. #SOE

🇬🇧 soprano Lucy Farrimond performed with the Orchestre de Chambre du Luxembourg last night. Always a pleasure to welcome great British talent to Luxembourg! (Pictured here with my Deputy Danial Shaikh)