Foreign ministers
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus, marking the restoration of relations between the two countries after a 14-year period of tension. The meeting came as Syria has been improving its relations with Western countries following the fall of President Bashar
Foreign ministers
UK Ambassador to Italy, Ed Llewellyn, has begun a nationwide roadshow to drive economic growth and strengthen ties between the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) extensive overseas network and every region in the UK. The roadshow is part of the UK Government's
Ambassadors
The University of Edinburgh's Altitude Physiology EXpedition (APEX) programme has reached a significant milestone with the largest expedition in its 22-year history, APEX 7. With over 80 participants, it will also be the largest controlled ascent of its kind ever conducted worldwide. The team, led by students and
Ambassadors
Iraq's Parliament Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi recently met with the British Deputy Ambassador to Baghdad, Robin Milton, to discuss strengthening cooperation on regional and international security and peace. During the meeting, al-Mandlawi emphasized Iraq's deep concern over the escalating tensions in the region, particularly in Gaza, and
Foreign ministers
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy highlighted the robust cooperation between the UK and Turkey, emphasizing the country's significant contributions to regional stability, particularly in curbing Russian aggression against Ukraine. Lammy's meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara underscored the deep cultural ties and shared
Ambassadors
Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, the Kingdom of Bahrain's Ambassador to the United Kingdom, participated in a seminar hosted by the Middle East Association to discuss the importance of the free trade agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United Kingdom. The seminar included Lord
Ambassadors
Vaclav Bartuska, the current special envoy for energy security at the Czech Foreign Ministry, will become the new Czech ambassador to the UK, while Petr Gandalovic, a former minister and current section director, will head the embassy in Croatia next year. Both have received the agreement, or approval, to work
Ambassadors
The China-UK Climate Ministerial Dialogue and Environment Ministerial Dialogue took place in London on June 16, 2025, fostering a deeper understanding of climate change cooperation between the two nations. Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, attended the dialogues, marking a significant moment in bilateral climate relations. The meetings resulted
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British Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Fergus Auld, spoke at an event marking the official birthday of King Charles III, highlighting the significant progress in bilateral relations over the past year. Auld emphasized the cooperation between London and Baku on climate change, citing the successful hosting of the COP climate conference in
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The United Kingdom has taken precautionary measures to protect its citizens in Israel by temporarily withdrawing the family members of staff from its embassy and consulate in the country. This decision comes as Iran's missile and drone attacks against Israel escalate, with a nationwide state of emergency declared
Ambassadors
Javed Patel, a career diplomat with extensive international experience, has been appointed the new British Ambassador to Croatia. As he prepares to take office in August, Patel has expressed his commitment to strengthening the UK-Croatia relationship, building on the countries' shared NATO membership and economic interests. Patel, who has
Arab-Israeli conflicts
A British family of three is stuck in the city of Haifa, Israel, due to the escalating conflict with Iran, and they fear an arduous, expensive, and potentially dangerous journey back home if the UK government doesn't act. Barrister Lisa Baker, her 15-year-old daughter Bella, and 78-year-old mother
